Our new Annual Report reveals the incredible life change that happens through compassionate support of friends like you. Dozens of men and women now once suffering from homelessness and addiction now live joy-filled lives because of our New Life Recovery Ministry at the Mission. Their “journey home” is not complete, but they now are on…
Read MoreWork began in August for an extensive renovation of Next Step, our men’s addiction recovery site in northeast Portland. The expansion will double our capacity, leaving more space for emergency care (meals, shelter, relationship-building) with homeless men and women at the Burnside Shelter downtown. The project is made possible by a $700,000 grant from the…
Read MoreA new children’s fitness center at Portland Rescue Mission helps improve the health of homeless children. Homeless kids often end up falling behind in many ways. Their constant struggle to cope with fear and instability can mean that physical, emotional and social skills develop more slowly. Inside the safe, healing environment of Shepherd’s Door, our…
Read MoreFrom 211Info: I spent part of my morning yesterday visiting the Portland Rescue Mission website. I was curious to learn more about them after a co-worker mentioned the Mission’s extensive addiction treatment programs. I had always just assumed that what the Mission offered was a hot meal and a bed to Portland’s homeless population. I…
Read MoreIn our New Life Recovery Ministry, hurting people find a refuge of healing for mind, body and soul — a total life recovery. Exercise Helps Provide Total Life Recovery (video) (Quicktime Version) MIND – The Learning Center furthers education and prepares men and women for future employment. Volunteer tutors provide individualized instruction to help residents…
Read MoreThanks to friends like you, 18 men and women from our New Life Recovery Ministry celebrated graduations / transitions last month. What Recovery Means To Them – Graduation Spring 2011 (Quicktime Version) These courageous men and women are so grateful for the help they’ve received. Some have achieved their GED. Many are entering the workforce.…
Read MoreJames came to Portland Rescue Mission looking for a way to break free from drugs and alcohol. Inside Portland Rescue Mission – James (Quicktime Version) Long term, he hopes to attend culinary school and return to the Mission as a volunteer — giving back to help people who are hurting. We chatted with James as…
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