Portland 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 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 MoreFor 75 years Portland Rescue Mission has been expressing the love and grace of God by offering compassionate care for our neighbors suffering from hunger, homelessness, and addiction. Back in 1949 that care consisted of a smile, a kind word, and a hot bowl of soup served from a big pot in the trunk of…
Read MoreHear a Good Friday Message from the Executive Director of Portland Rescue Mission, Eric Bauer. For 75 years we’ve been able to offer the love and grace of Jesus Christ to those who are experiencing homelessness in the city of Portland. Your support has empowered us to offer compassionate care to neighbors in need.
Read MoreSpring brings new life and new opportunities. Portland Rescue Mission is hiring! At Portland Rescue Mission, we describe ourselves as highly relational, Christ-centered, joyful servants. Our passion is to exalt Jesus by cultivating transformed lives. If that sounds like something you or someone you know would like to be a part of, please consider our career…
Read MoreYou may be asking yourself, what is a Glimmer? A Glimmer is a way that God demonstrates His love toward us, in small or special ways. God may use you to encourage someone or He may send someone along to encourage you. Over this last year, we have seen beacons of light and moments of…
Read MoreHuman Solutions has been in the East County for 31 years working to bring housing and economic security to families. They envision vibrant, healthy neighborhoods where all people can share in the security, hopes and advantages of a thriving, supportive community. Lilac Meadow shelter residents were served a special meal from Mission Bar-B-Que along with…
Read More“I met him one night at Burnside while I was bussing tables – sitting alone in a corner, isolated and cornered off to himself, he barely spoke when I greeted him. After sitting and asking basic questions, thanking him for being there, and introducing myself, he slowly began to look up from behind the beanie…
Read MoreThe Gift of Ministry The Thanksgiving of Grace This Thanksgiving, Will you praise God with us that we have the opportunity to give love to lost and hurting?
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