Portland resident Lynn McPherson is walking from Canada to Mexico to raise homelessness awareness. On Tuesday, May 11, she’ll pass through Portland. You’re invited to join the staff, volunteers and recovery residents of Portland Rescue Mission as we walk with Lynn during the Change for Life celebration event. Please join us for one or both…
Read MoreAndrea, Mina, Terri, Debbie,Alla, Emily, Erinand Lynn (not pictured) Last Friday, April 30th, eight women celebrated their new lives as graduates of our New Life recovery program. During their stay at Shepherd’s Door, our recovery ministry for women and children, these courageous women faced the root causes of their addiction and homelessness. Thanks to your…
Read MoreFive men celebrated milestones in their recovery on Sunday, April 11th. Damien, James, Jeff, Angel and Jeff have spent the last 12-18 months in the hard work getting to the root cause behind their homelessness and addiction. Through counseling, spiritual renewal, and life skills training, they’re healing and making a new start in life. On…
Read MoreHelp KFIS 104.1 FM “The Fish” and Portland Rescue Mission feed and care for hurting and homeless men, women and children right here in Portland. Tune in to our GIVE HOPE radiothon! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 246:00 AM – 6:00 PM We’ll be “live tweeting” the event! Follow us on Twitter or visit our radiothon webpage where…
Read MoreScorching summer heat above 100 degrees this week puts homeless men, women and children at risk. Our Burnside Shelter is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week from 1:00-5:00 PM with air conditioning, movies and free beverages. [ADDITIONAL NOTE: Due to continued hot weather, the Burnside cooling center will also be open on Thursday this…
Read MoreThis past Sunday, February 22nd marked important milestones for 16 of the men in our New Life recovery program. They have completed 12 to 18 months of intensive addiction recovery, counseling, spiritual renewal and education. Half of the men, including Randy, are ready for the final phase of our program where they’ll begin securing employment…
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