In an effort to revitalize Portland’s Old Town Chinatown, the neighborhood’s community association called for volunteers to help landscape over a hundred tree wells and flowerbeds between Burnside and Glisan Street. “We’re trying to turn this neighborhood into something that everyone who lives here will enjoy, as well as people who come [to visit],” Association…
Read MoreGive a Happy Birthday to a hurting person Many homeless men and women watch their birthday come and go uncelebrated. But thanks to the generosity of Fred Meyer and your thoughtfulness, our homeless guests will know they’re not forgotten this year. On Wednesday, July 17, 2013, we’ll throw a birthday party complete with gifts, cake, cards and colorful…
Read MoreWinter is hard on the many men, women and children who live on the streets here in Portland. Portland Rescue Mission supplies many of the needs that homeless people are not able to provide for themselves. We are in constant need of coats, hats, socks and gloves to keep the cold and rain at bay.…
Read MoreHelp feed and care for hurting people this Thanksgiving and Christmas with the KOIN Local 6 “GIVE HOPE” telethon! Watch KOIN Local 6 on Friday, November 9th for coverage throughout the day and our special presentation from 7:30-8:00 PM. You’ll see inspiring stories from men, women and children escaping the devastating effects of homelessness, addiction,…
Read MoreGROW, The Advantis Community Fund, is providing seven local non-profits with funding for projects that will make a difference in our local communities. Advantis will provide over $50,000 in total to fund these deserving projects in 2012. Thanks to the support of community votes, Portland Rescue Mission is one of the winners of this year’s…
Read MoreHelp Portland Rescue Mission win a grant from Advantis Credit Union! Portland Rescue Mission is one of 12 finalists for this year’s GROW gifts. Your votes can help us renovate the showers at the Burnside Shelter, providing a much-needed improvement to the service we provide hundreds homeless guests each day. We need you and your…
Read MoreDonate your vehicle to Portland Rescue Mission to help us give HOPE! A typical car donation helps feed more than 585 people in need. And that’s not all. Proceeds of every vehicle sold through Portland Rescue Mission help provide meals, shelter, addiction recovery and other care for hurting people in our community. Charitable…
Read MoreHelp Famous Footwear and Portland Rescue Mission care for men, women and children in need. Donate socks at any participating Famous Footwear location listed below. Help us spread the word by sharing this on Facebook and Twitter. Or donate now to Portland Rescue Mission to help us feed and care for hurting people. …
Read MoreDonate make up and spa items to help hurting women feel loved and beautiful this Mother’s Day. 104.1 FM “The Fish” and Lloyd Center mall have partnered to collect new cosmetic and spa items such as nail polish, curling irons, bath robes, mineral bath salts, and other similar items. These items will be given to…
Read MoreLast week, generous donations of clothing and blankets arrived at Portland Rescue Mission — just in time. We received 1,250 heavy-duty blankets just one day before temperatures fell and snow covered much of Portland. The specialty blankets are water-proof outside, quilted fleece inside, extremely durable, and fold up into a backpack — ideal features for…
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