This week’s edition of Mondays at the Mission features Justin from Up And Running Again, an organization that helps rescue missions all over the country create a program for their addiction recovery residents to run a half marathon. Their philosophy is that if a person can train to run a half marathon, then there should…
Read MoreBetty has been faithfully volunteering at Shepherd’s Door, our addiction recovery facility for women and their kids, for almost 5 years! ALSO READ: Team from New Seasons Volunteers at Shepherd’s Door Watch Betty’s video If you’d like to volunteer, please click here. Not available to volunteer? Support the Mission by giving today.
Read MoreA volunteer team from the Sellwood New Seasons grocery store recently arrived at Shepherd’s Door – our addiction recovery facility for women and children – ready to meet new friends, learn more about what we do, and, of course – get their hands dirty. “Our group was looking for an opportunity to get out into…
Read MoreThe next time you go to buy something on Amazon, just remember: Smile. What? No, you don’t need to grin while you add that classy jacket to your cart (but go for it if you like). Instead, make your purchase through AmazonSmile.com! It’s exactly the same as Amazon.com, except that whenever you purchase something, Amazon will donate…
Read MoreOne night a month, dedicated volunteer teams from Lake Grove Presbyterian Church armed with good food and fun crafts arrive at Shepherd’s Door, our addiction recovery center for women and their kids. They totally take over the kitchen – chopping, peeling and slicing delicious raw ingredients, cooking them up and then serving them to our residents.…
Read MoreHelping hungry, hurting people in Portland has never been easier! Thanks to the generosity of Fred Meyer, you can support Portland Rescue Mission by just doing your normal shopping! All you have to do is link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Portland Rescue Mission and voilà – each time you use your card, Fred Meyer…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission recently received a gracious invitation to partner with the National Education Association (NEA) at the annual NEA Conference on Higher Education held in Portland this year. Keeping with the conference theme of “Common Good”, organizers held a silent auction with all proceeds given to Portland Rescue Mission — enough to provide over 400 meals…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission says a huge “thank you” to EPIC Imaging, a local diagnostic imaging facility giving back to our community. For the second year in a row, employees of EPIC Imaging treated the women and children of Shepherd’s Door to a beautiful Valentine’s Day dinner. Tim Lang, Director of Ancillary Services, organized the dinner.…
Read MoreThis Christmas, Walmart is generously supporting nonprofits with $1.5 million “12 Days of Giving” campaign to help communities all across America. Thanks to community support during the nomination process, Portland Rescue Mission has been given $12,500 to help feed, shelter and care for homeless men, women and children. Our heartfelt thanks go to Walmart for…
Read MoreFrom now through December 19th, Roth Heating & Cooling will be collecting new and gently-used blankets to help warm and care for homeless men, women and children through Portland Rescue Mission. Roth technicians will collect blankets while on service calls. Blankets can also be dropped off at the Roth Heating & Cooling office (6990 S.…
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