Zetaman is an ordinary guy doing superhero deeds in Portland, Oregon. In his spare time, he dons the Zetaman costume and walks the streets looking for ways to help men and women in need.From Zetaman’s Blog: On 5th and Yamhill, we noticed a guy sitting in a doorway. He had a jacket but was trying…
Read MoreFrom 60 Minutes: In some areas of the country, schools are seeing 5-10 more homeless students every day. School buses make regular stops at low-budget hotels to pick up kids whose families have no other place to live. How does homelessness affect kids? How do they survive? What will the long-term effects be on this…
Read MoreLast December, Holly, a member of our staff, met Rick* sitting on the sidewalk outside the Burnside Shelter. Rick hadn’t eaten all day. He was exhausted and dehydrated. Dinner was about to be served inside the Mission, so Holly invited Rick to stay and eat. He declined. Rick’s reason for not eating or drinking may…
Read MoreFrom Mashable.com: It’s one thing to feel bad for homeless people; it’s another to be forced into their shoes. Advertising agency McKinney has teamed up with Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD), a non-profit based in North Carolina, to create SPENT, an online game that guides users through what it feels like to be homeless. Here’s…
Read MoreA new report released by the National Alliance to End Homelessness gives insight into the current state of homelessness in America. View interactive maps, including:– Family Homelessness by State – Chronic Homelessness by State – Total Homelessness by State
Read MoreTed Williams, a homeless man with a “golden voice”, has been in the news a great deal lately. (If you’re unfamiliar with Ted’s story, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWG6zNf4xY0 Last week, our own Jan Marshall was a guest on the KOIN Studio 6 talk show to discuss Ted Williams and the difficulty in overcoming addiction. Jan’s interview…
Read MoreStreet Roots recently released the latest edition of the “Rose City Resource,” a comprehensive guide to homeless resources in Portland, Oregon. The guide provides address, phone numbers and operation hours for the numerous agencies that assist with meals, shelter, showers, clothing, medical assistance and more. Copies can be picked up at the Street Roots office…
Read MoreFrom Darsey, a staff member of Portland Rescue Mission. Darsey often joins with our staff and volunteers on Monday nights as they wash and massage the feet and hands of homeless women. Candice* oscillates between states of awareness and fits of giggling. Her hair is dirty and matted to her head. When we see her…
Read MoreImagine your first night being homeless. Maria* e-mailed us last week, pleading for help: Can you help me? I spent my first night homeless last night, it was cold and scary. I am a twenty eight year old woman, and I don’t have an address or a phone right now, so finding work is very…
Read MoreMillions of people around the world mobilized to participate in the first annual World Homeless Day on 10-10-10. Portland Rescue Mission launched the www.1010PDX.org website as a catalyst and resource for participation in the Portland, Oregon area. We’ve counted down the 10 weeks to 10-10-10 with a new Top 10 list each week to spark…
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