An innovative company in Portland is helping feed thousands of people in need. Thanks to the work of B-Line Urban Delivery and their B-share program, Portland Rescue Mission received over 5,000 lbs. of food to provide meals for men, women and children affected by homelessness. B-Line specializes in “sustainable urban delivery”, using large cargo tricycles to…
Read MoreDonate before midnight December 31st to receive 2010 tax benefits. As we look back on another year at Portland Rescue Mission, God’s blessing has filled each day as we served hundreds of hurting men, women and children here in Portland. We’re grateful for public support that allows us to touch each of these lives. See…
Read MoreFrom the Newberg Graphic: St. Paul High School doesn’t only produce top-notch football players. Last week students from the school’s Future Business Leaders of America club delivered hundreds of pounds of clothes, toiletries and food to the Portland Rescue Mission, then volunteered their time. And by volunteering we mean they got on their hands and…
Read MoreFor most of the men, women and children in our residential recovery program, the holidays don’t hold happy memories. Many do not have the finances to purchase Christmas gifts for the people they love. With your help, this Christmas will be different. They’ll know someone remembers them and cares. You can help by providing a…
Read MoreThe nights have turned cold here in the northwest. To help care for our homeless guests, we’ll expand our capacity at the Burnside Shelter from 50 to around 120 beds and mats beginning November 1st. To those who don’t have shelter, we’ll hand out thousands of blankets between now and March. You can help! Drop…
Read MoreMillions of people around the world mobilized to participate in the first annual World Homeless Day on 10-10-10. Portland Rescue Mission launched the www.1010PDX.org website as a catalyst and resource for participation in the Portland, Oregon area. We’ve counted down the 10 weeks to 10-10-10 with a new Top 10 list each week to spark…
Read MoreTelethon / Radiothon Time!Volunteer to answer phones at one of our upcoming events — and help us feed men, women and children in need. When you volunteer to answer phones at a Portland Rescue Mission telethon or radiothon, you help feed and care for hundreds of hurting men, women and children right here in our…
Read MoreFrom The Portlander: Leading downtown Portland non-profits serving the city’s homeless and low-income have partnered with churches and community volunteers to provide essential services such as medical and dental needs as well as connecting people to area social services. The first ever “Downtown Compassion” event will take place Saturday, September 18 at Memorial Coliseum from…
Read MoreOctober 10, 2010 – World Homeless Day Millions of people around the world are mobilizing to participate in the first annual World Homeless Day. Portland Rescue Mission has launched the www.1010PDX.org website as a catalyst and resource for participation in the Portland, Oregon area. We’re counting down the 10 weeks to 10-10-10 with a new…
Read MoreOctober 10, 2010 – World Homeless Day Millions of people around the world are mobilizing to participate in the first annual World Homeless Day. Portland Rescue Mission has launched the www.1010PDX.org website as a catalyst and resource for participation in the Portland, Oregon area. We’re counting down the 10 weeks to 10-10-10 with a new…
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