A recent article by the Gresham Outlook tells the stories of how two women hit rock bottom in their addiction and shame – and how they were saved by God’s grace through the ministry at Shepherd’s Door. From the article: “Women find shelter, tools to rebuild their broken lives” Kyra lost touch with everyone in…
Read MoreAfter sixteen months, Kelly and her children are back together, eager to start rebuilding their lives. Kelly’s wide smile reflected her joy as she spoke of finally regaining custody of her children, “I went to court a few weeks back and found out that I’ve been given custody back of my children.” Kelly’s story of…
Read MoreFrom Yahoo News: Photographer Chris Arnade has been following the stories of addicts in Hunts Point neighborhood, the poorest in all of New York City, for several years. Of this compelling documentary project, he says, “What I am hoping to do, by allowing my subjects to share their dreams and burdens with the viewer and…
Read MoreAn unusual project in New York has given four homeless men an international voice. Many homeless men and women feel ignored, invisible and unheard as people walk by them each day. Underheard in New York set out to help homeless residents in New York City speak for themselves. They provided Danny, Derrick, Albert and Carlos each with their own mobile phone,…
Read MoreFrom 211Info: I spent part of my morning yesterday visiting the Portland Rescue Mission website. I was curious to learn more about them after a co-worker mentioned the Mission’s extensive addiction treatment programs. I had always just assumed that what the Mission offered was a hot meal and a bed to Portland’s homeless population. I…
Read MoreThe rise in homelessness shows itself in surprising ways. The number of families without housing increases. With no place to go, many survive by living in their vehicles. Even that comes with great challenges. From Willamette Week: OUT OF THE CAR: Edie Richards with sons Chris (left) and Greg in a WinCo lot where they…
Read MoreA YouTube video recently highlighted by KATU.com highlights the plight of homelessness in Portland, Oregon. Music by Mumford & Sons, “After the Storm”. Aside from two quick clips, the people in this video are actual homeless men and women in our city. Note that Portland Rescue Mission does not encourage giving cash to panhandlers in…
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 MoreIn spite of Portland’s best efforts to curb homelessness, the effect of the economic downturn is keeping numbers high. Your support this summer will help us continue to meet the urgent needs of homeless men, women and children in our community. Thank you! From the Portland Tribune: Despite the addition of new facilities to house…
Read MoreMark Horvath was formerly homeless and now runs InvisblePeople.TV to give voice to men and women on the street. He writes about his experiences of being homeless and of helping others. From Hardly Normal: This week I had to get a P.O. Box and it reminded of something that happened years ago that had a…
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