For 75 years, Portland Rescue Mission has been a beacon of compassion, love, and grace to the community suffering from homelessness and addiction on the streets of Portland. It all began in 1949 with a simple act of kindness when our founders brought a big pot of soup and a warm smile to neighbors in…
Read MoreIn 2020, as the myriad of issues plaguing Portland catapulted with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the riots ignited within the city, we witnessed a shift in the location of those we served. Many began scattering from the inner core of downtown Portland and congregating towards the city’s east side. We quickly knew…
Read MoreAn End of an Era: A Special Message from Executive Director, Eric Bauer. Dear Faithful Partners in Ministry, Since 2006, I have had the great honor of shepherding Portland Rescue Mission as the Executive Director. During this time, my wife, Ruth, and I have witnessed our community generously provide hope and vital care to countless…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission’s 75th Anniversary During the early years of the Mission, the homeless demographic in America was almost primarily male. In fact, in 1980, only about 5% of those experiencing homelessness were women and children. By 2000, that number swelled to 42%. As we saw an influx of women needing care and support in…
Read MoreHappy 75th Anniversary to Us!! For 75 years, Portland Rescue Mission has been a beacon of compassion, love, and grace to the community suffering from homelessness, hunger, and addiction on the streets of Portland. Through the years, as the conditions surrounding homelessness and addictions evolved, we have been nimble to pivot and address any hurdle…
Read MoreAs we experience temperatures in the triple digits, many of us are trying to find ways to beat the heat. For many in our community, that’s easier said than done. Portland Rescue Mission’s Burnside Shelter continues to offer safe shelter and a vital relief from the heat (read or watch more about what that looks…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission’s Drive Away Hunger takes donated cars to give hope to those experiencing homelessness. Both vehicle donors and buyers get maximum benefits.
Read MoreAndrew Hall, our Assistant Director at the Burnside Shelter here at Portland Rescue Mission, has won an award, honoring him for making safety a priority in the workplace.
Read MoreVolunteer to answer phones or handle data entry for any (or all!) of our telethon / radiothon events to provide meals and shelter for people in crisis. Each shift needs around 20 people. Sign up as a team with your business, church or organization! KPTV FOX 12 Telethon Thursday, November 2, 2017 KFIS 104.1 FM “The Fish”…
Read MoreNot many couples spend their rehearsal dinner serving at a rescue mission. Meet Elizabeth and Adam, who did just that. “Our marriage is not just about us, our marriage is about learning to serve together and doing things that are beyond us,” said Elizabeth. So the night before Elizabeth and Adam got married, they served…
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