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A Fond Farewell: Celebrating a Historic Legacy

An End of an Era: A Special Message from Executive Director, Eric Bauer. Dear Faithful Partners in Ministry, Since 2006, I have had the great honor of shepherding Portland Rescue Mission as the Executive Director. During this time, my wife, Ruth, and I have witnessed our community generously provide hope and vital care to countless…

500 September 18th, 2024
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Lighthouse – 2024 Fall Newsletter

We’re excited to announce 2024 Fall Newsletter has been released! We believe this newsletter is a great way to stay connected and informed, and we hope you find it both engaging and valuable. To read the full newsletter, click the button below. Enjoy! Read Our Fall Newsletter Thank you for your continued support and engagement.…

134 September 16th, 2024
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Cassie Finds Safety, Community, and Hope

At Portland Rescue Mission, we’re blessed to have been able to serve the Portland community for the last 75 years. During this time, we have dedicated ourselves to not only brining hope and restoring life to those in our community, but also walking with our guests and program participants at a pace they can sustain.…

452 September 14th, 2024
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Shepherd’s Door Alumni Bridge the Future for our Participants 

The alumni women of Shepherd’s Door who actively participate in the alumni activities are a testament to the enduring strength, resilience, and commitment required in the journey to sobriety. These women have walked the difficult path of recovery and now serve as living examples of what is possible through perseverance and faith. Their presence provides…

168 September 5th, 2024
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Your Support Made a Big Impact—Thank You!

Bringing Safety, Community, and Hope to Portland Thank you to everyone who donated to our 2024 Safe at Last Telethon! The gifts we received during the event will help pave the way to providing nutritious meals, safe shelter, and relational life-restoring addiction recovery programs that lead to real, permanent change. Portland Rescue Mission offers every…

486 August 29th, 2024
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Gratitude in Every Mile: Thank You to Our Sober & Thriving Sponsors

This weekend, a group of Portland Rescue Mission program graduates, staff and volunteers teamed up to run the 2024 Hood to Coast relay with hopes to raise funds and spread awareness about our highly successful recovery programs. Under the banner, “Sober and Thriving” these 12 runners, told inspiring stories of men and women who broke…

201 August 28th, 2024
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Share the Dough Sponsors our Safe at Last Telethon!

For the second year in a row, our friends at Share the Dough are sponsoring the 2024 Safe At last telethon this month. Share the Dough is a nonprofit of Manna Development, the largest West Coast Franchisee of Panera Bread. Their mission is to show God’s unconditional love by providing protection and care to vulnerable children…

487 August 15th, 2024
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Shepherd’s Door: A Haven for Women and Children

Portland Rescue Mission’s 75th Anniversary During the early years of the Mission, the homeless demographic in America was almost primarily male. In fact, in 1980, only about 5% of those experiencing homelessness were women and children. By 2000, that number swelled to 42%. As we saw an influx of women needing care and support in…

287 August 8th, 2024
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Autumn Awakening: Embracing Grace and Recovery

Cassie Embraces Safety, Community, and Hope When Cassie came to Shepherd’s Door, our transformative New Life Ministry for women and women with children, she was broken and in deep despair. Crippled by years of abuse combined with her addiction, Cassie considered herself a functioning addict and alcoholic. She was in complete denial about her desperation.…

519 August 1st, 2024
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Happy 75th Anniversary to Us! We’re Brighter Than Ever!

Happy 75th Anniversary to Us!! For 75 years, Portland Rescue Mission has been a beacon of compassion, love, and grace to the community suffering from homelessness, hunger, and addiction on the streets of Portland. Through the years, as the conditions surrounding homelessness and addictions evolved, we have been nimble to pivot and address any hurdle…

325 July 10th, 2024
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