Being a mom is hard. Being a mom in crisis is unimaginable. Every week, mothers arrive at Portland Rescue Mission with newborns, toddlers, and growing kids. Many come carrying nothing more than the clothes on their backs. No diapers. No formula. No stroller. No way to keep their children warm or safe. This Giving Tuesday,…
Read MoreWhen life felt hopeless, Sami reached a breaking point. Addiction and trauma had left her isolated and afraid, but God met her in the middle of her pain. Through the compassionate care she received at Portland Rescue Mission’s Shepherd’s Door, Sami discovered healing, community, and lasting transformation. Today, she’s walking in freedom, and helping other…
Read MoreA Season for Renewal Each fall, The Harbor and Shepherd’s Door communities step away separately from the routines of daily life to rest, reflect, and reconnect with God, with one another, and with themselves. These retreats are sacred pauses in the rhythm of recovery, giving men and women space to experience freedom, joy, and community…
Read MoreGive a gift. Get a taste of hope. At Portland Rescue Mission, we’ve always believed that a shared meal can be the beginning of transformation. Around our tables at the Burnside Shelter, The Harbor, and Shepherd’s Door, thousands of meals are served each year, each one carrying hope, dignity, and the warmth of community. Now,…
Read MoreOn World Homelessness Day, October 9–10, Portland Rescue Mission took to the streets—not to protest or perform, but to listen. For 24 hours straight, Interim CEO Erin Holcomb sat on a simple wooden bench outside the Mission’s Burnside Shelter in Old Town, livestreaming candid, unscripted conversations with neighbors, alumni, ministry partners, donors, and curious passersby.…
Read MoreWe’re just a few days away from our Conversations on a Bench livestream! Starting on October 9th at noon and streaming through noon on October 10th, we will be broadcasting live from a bench outside of our Burnside Shelter for the 24-hour event. However, we have a dilemma…in light of World Homeless Day, we want…
Read MoreWhat if one bench could transform the way our community sees homelessness? That question sparked Conversations on a Bench, a 24-hour livestream event to shift the narrative around homelessness during World Homeless Day. On October 9 at noon, our interim CEO, Erin Holcomb, will be broadcasting live from a bench outside of our Burnside Shelter…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission has been named one of the “Top Workplaces” in the Oregonian for 2025! The Top Workplaces Award celebrates organizations that prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of their employees in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are honored that Portland Rescue Mission emerged as a standout among a myriad of organizations, earning this recognition…
Read More What began as a reluctant five-week commitment to Portland Rescue Mission’s Discovery Program blossomed into a year of healing and transformation for Jovanna through our New Life Program. Jovanna’s story is a powerful reflection of the “Recover” pillar in the PRM Transformation Model. Her journey isn’t just about overcoming addiction, it’s about restoration through…
Read MoreThis weekend, Portland Rescue Mission has the incredible opportunity to run Hood to Coast, the world’s largest relay race. But for our team, Sober and Thriving, it’s more than a race. It’s a celebration of recovery, resilience, and hope. Our runners, including Chad and Israel, know firsthand the pain of homelessness and addiction. At their…
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