This week’s edition of Mondays at the Mission features Justin from Up And Running Again, an organization that helps rescue missions all over the country create a program for their addiction recovery residents to run a half marathon. Their philosophy is that if a person can train to run a half marathon, then there should…
Read MoreLess than a week ago we challenged each of our supporters, fans, and social media followers – everyone we could reach – to help provide meals this Easter season. The fundraising dollar amount for Easter meals had been down significantly from 2013, while at the same time we were seeing an increase in the need…
Read MoreCheryl came to Shepherd’s Door, our addiction recovery facility for women, about six months ago. She was hurting and broken, but since being in our New Life Ministry program, she’s made great strides toward recovery, and she just recently received her GED! Check out her video below! Watch Cheryl’s video
Read MoreBetty has been faithfully volunteering at Shepherd’s Door, our addiction recovery facility for women and their kids, for almost 5 years! ALSO READ: Team from New Seasons Volunteers at Shepherd’s Door Watch Betty’s video If you’d like to volunteer, please click here. Not available to volunteer? Support the Mission by giving today.
Read MoreRachel awoke on a pile of dirt, freezing cold. It took her a minute, but then she remembered what happened. She had entered Shepherd’s Door, our addiction recovery program for women, but a series of poor choices led to her having to leave. Now she was alone, back on the streets, a place she’d vowed…
Read MoreThe Family Life Ministry here at Portland Rescue Mission seeks to bring mothers and their children into a healthy, nurturing, self-sustaining relationship. Women learn to be good, healthy moms while their kids learn foundational life skills. READ MORE: Family Life Ministry Susanna Heger is the program’s manager – watch her video below to learn more…
Read MoreWe just launched a new logo! We feel this new design more clearly represents some of the Mission’s key attributes: A shining light of hope An open door of hospitality And a safe place for people to find rest, healing & total life recovery. What do you think of the logo? Leave us a comment…
Read MoreNot long ago, Amy was hopeless, trapped in a drug addiction and spiraling downward. She’d lost her job and her relationships were falling apart. When she woke up in a hospital bed after overdosing on heroin, she knew her life needed to change. Watch Amy’s Story of Hope video here Amy found her way to…
Read MoreA guest post by Alexa Mason* Tears flowed as Don read the words written on his notebook over and over again. He was preparing to share about Emma, his wife of 14 years. Hunched over in his seat, with his head in his hands, it was easy to see the pain Don felt. And he…
Read MoreLiving life on the streets of Portland is tough. For thousands of men and women over the past 65 years, Portland Rescue Mission has stood as a symbol of hope in the city. And what fuels that hope? Support from this community. From generous friends like you. Thanks to your donations of food, time, prayers, clothing,…
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