Instead of swapping ugly sweaters and re-gifting unwanted presents, a local Portland youth group did something different this Christmas. They gave socks. Not to each other. To homeless people. Bashing the notion that teens are self-absorbed, students from Mosaic church demonstrated true giving and Christmas spirit by collecting 235 pairs of socks for Portland Rescue…
Read MoreInterested in volunteering? Join us for our upcoming Partnership Overviews this month: Saturday, January 9th 9:30- 11:00 AM Burnside Shelter (111 W. Burnside, Portland) Thursday, January 21st 7:00-8:30 PM Shepherd’s Door (13207 NE Halsey, Portland) – Discover our approach to ending homelessness by healing its root causes– Learn more about the emergency services and long-term…
Read MoreFrom the “Just Advocate” blog:[http://justadvocate.wordpress.com/2009/12/05/h2o-the-10by10-challenge/] Hope 2 Others is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope the homeless. This initiative was founded by Leslie and Lauren Revealy at the ages of 14 and 11 respectively. After experiencing the life of a homeless person for a week at a camp sponsored by WorldVenture, the two sisters returned to…
Read MoreInterested in volunteering? Join us for our upcoming Partnership Overviews this month: Saturday, December 5th 9:30- 11:00 AM Burnside Shelter (111 W. Burnside, Portland) Thursday, December 17th 7:00-8:30 PM Shepherd’s Door (13207 NE Halsey, Portland) – Discover our approach to ending homelessness by healing its root causes– Learn more about the emergency services and long-term…
Read MoreHelp KXL 750 AM and KUPL 98.7 FM feed and care for hurting and homeless men, women and children right here in Portland. Tune in to our GIVE HOPE radiothons! KXL 750 AM – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 205:00 AM – 9:00 AMhttp://www.PortlandRescueMission.org/KXL KUPL 98.7 FM – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 245:00 AM – Midnighthttp://www.PortlandRescueMission.org/KUPL You’ll hear inspiring stories…
Read MoreHelp KOIN Local 6 and Portland Rescue Mission feed and care for hurting and homeless men, women and children right here in Portland. Tune in to our GIVE HOPE telethon! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 44:00 PM – 5:00 PM, “Keep It Local” Broadcast7:30 PM – 8:00 PM, “GIVE HOPE” program featuring inspiring stories of courage from homeless…
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 MoreA generous donation from Alsco, American Industrial last week provides 100 coats and sleeping bags for hurting people in need of warmth. The donation comes just in time as cold, rainy weather begins in Portland. “We know there are many hurting people in Portland right now,” says, Bill Edwards, Service Manager at Alsco, “We’re donating…
Read MoreBring your gently worn (not in need of repair) shoes or boots to one of the following locations — and you’ll provide footwear to people in need. (Watch FOX 12’s news coverage here: http://bit.ly/5yBiL) NEW SHOES PROFESSIONAL SHOE RECRAFTERS & PEDORTHIC CENTERS20th annual Shoes for the Shoeless ProgramOctober 10th through November 26th DROP OFF LOCATIONS:…
Read MoreEight men celebrated milestones in their recovery on Sunday, September 27th. Wes, Mark, Philip, Mike, Larry, William, David and Parrish have spent the last 12-18 months in the hard work getting to the root cause behind their homelessness and addiction. Through counseling, spiritual renewal, and life skills training, they’re healing and making a new start…
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