For 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 gift from…
Read MoreEach Tuesday night, a loving team of Portland Rescue Mission volunteers wash and massage the feet of homeless women. But we’re running low on clean, new socks to share. Could you help? Donate new socks at either our Burnside Shelter (111 W. Burnside, Portland) or Shepherd’s Door (13201 NE Halsey, Portland) at your earliest convenience.…
Read MoreThree local Girl Scouts are helping homeless women and children discover the joy of gardening. Rachel W., Rachel N. and Kelly C. have built four raised garden beds and an herb garden at Shepherd’s Door, the women and children’s recovery ministry of Portland Rescue Mission. With the help of a master gardener, the girls will…
Read MoreHelp Portland Rescue Mission win $100,000 to feed and care for hurting people in Oregon. A moment of your time could help give hope to thousands! Thank You, Walmart! (YouTube link) Walmart has chosen Portland Rescue Mission as one of the five top nonprofits serving the people of Oregon. Walmart employees will vote now through…
Read MoreA passionate Laura Moulten uses an pedal-powered bookmobile to engage with and enrich the lives of men and women on the street. From OregonLive.com: Beth Nakamura, The Oregonian On a gray Wednesday morning, Skidmore Fountain Plaza is not an inviting space. The wind is cold, the cobblestones and concrete hard, the whine of the streetcars…
Read MoreAaron, Cecilia and Carl celebrate having received their GED. This past May, three men and women in our New Life Recovery Ministry proudly achieved the requirements for receiving their GED. We celebrate with Aaron, Cecilia and Carl for accomplishing this important milestone in their education. It’s not unusual for homeless men and women to have dropped…
Read MoreWalmart has chosen Portland Rescue Mission as one of the five top nonprofits serving the people of Oregon. Walmart Employees will vote June 18 through August 6, and the top vote-getter receives $100,000! YOU CAN HELP US WIN! >> Find out how
Read MoreLynn McPherson, formerly homeless herself, is a homelessness advocacy champion and volunteer at Portland Rescue Mission. Lynn provided cupcakes for our Birthday Party for the Homeless and walked last summer to raise awareness about homelessness. She was recently interviewed by Second Act to talk about her passion for helping people in need. From Second Act:…
Read MoreFrom OregonLive.com: Every Wednesday for the past two years, [N. Scrantz] Lersch, a trained artist, has come to p:ear to draw for and teach art to the young adults who go there. “I just come in and start drawing,” Lersch said. “I’m trying to give them a voice.” P:ear, now in its ninth year, offers…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission Opens New Car Sales and Donations Site in Beaverton! Help us turn wheels into meals! Portland Rescue Mission’s vehicle donation and sales program provides a win for everyone involved. Donors feel great knowing that their vehicle donation helps provide meals, shelter and recovery care for hundreds of hurting men, women and children…
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