Michael was fighting a battle he believed he could never win. His addiction took root with his first drink at age 12, and it escalated to substance abuse after high school. Despite multiple stints in treatment centers, Michael couldn’t maintain sobriety. Every relapse drove him deeper into despair. Sitting alone in a smoke-filled apartment, drained…
Read MoreTheresa spent years caring for others, but on the inside, she felt lost and trapped in a cycle of addiction. After decades of struggle and unsuccessful attempts at recovery through secular programs, she knew it was time to go back to her roots and reconnect with her faith. Theresa’s decision to find a faith-based recovery…
Read MoreSpring is a season of renewal, and for two courageous mothers, Emily and Theresa, it also marks a powerful new beginning. Both women came to Shepherd’s Door, Portland Rescue Mission’s New Life Recovery Program for women and women with children, seeking more than sobriety. They longed for healing—for themselves and their children. This Mother’s Day,…
Read MoreThis Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor the dedicated teachers at Portland Rescue Mission who are instrumental in transforming lives each and every day. In the caring environment of the Children’s Center, our teachers provide more than just early education. They offer stability, love, and a safe space for children to heal through play. Through compassionate…
Read More We are always inspired and profoundly thankful for our wonderful volunteers who give their time, talent, and treasures in service to our neighbors. It takes a community for true life transformation, and because of your consistent commitment, every person who walks through our doors at the Burnside Shelter, The Harbor, or Shepherd’s Door benefits…
Read MoreHappy Easter! (Click here to watch our Easter message) It’s the season of resurrection, restoration, and renewal—a reminder through Christ’s resurrection that hope is alive and possible for us all. But for someone experiencing homelessness, battling addiction, or living with deep trauma, Easter may not feel like a celebration. It might feel like just another…
Read MoreWe’re constantly amazed (and beyond thankful) by the incredible volunteers who serve at Portland Rescue Mission. While life transformation is far bigger than any one person, your dedication plays an extremely vital role in making it possible. Every person who walks through the doors of our buildings is impacted by the faithful care and commitment…
Read MoreBirthdays are meant to be joyful—a time to celebrate life, receive warm wishes, and be surrounded by people who care. But for many of the men and women experiencing homelessness in our community, birthdays can be a painful reminder of isolation: no cake, no gifts, no texts, no family to acknowledge their day. At Portland…
Read MoreMeet Caryn (below)! She and her husband have been connected to Portland Rescue Mission (PRM) for several years. Over the years, they’ve donated a few used vehicles to Drive Away Hunger. They even purchased a car they desperately needed during a challenging season. Caryn donating her 2021 Toyota Camry to Drive Away Hunger. Back in…
Read MoreWalking alongside women participating in our New Life Recovery program at Shepherd’s Door is a privilege unlike any other. It’s even more of a privilege to witness them after twelve-plus months of deep and intense work. As a growth leader, I have the opportunity to invest in women who choose to stay beyond their initial…
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