Michael was fighting a battle he believed he could never win. His addiction took root with his first drink at age 12, and it escalated to substance abuse after high school. Despite multiple stints in treatment centers, Michael couldn’t maintain sobriety. Every relapse drove him deeper into despair. Sitting alone in a smoke-filled apartment, drained…
Read MoreTheresa spent years caring for others, but on the inside, she felt lost and trapped in a cycle of addiction. After decades of struggle and unsuccessful attempts at recovery through secular programs, she knew it was time to go back to her roots and reconnect with her faith. Theresa’s decision to find a faith-based recovery…
Read More“One event compounded onto another. Before I knew it, I was out of job, homeless, and numbing my pain with alcohol. I was isolated.” Isolation is a major barrier to overcoming homelessness and addiction because it cuts people off from essential support networks and resources. Without connections, individuals lack the encouragement, accountability, and guidance crucial…
Read MoreAt Portland Rescue Mission, we’re blessed to have been able to serve the Portland community for the last 75 years. During this time, we have dedicated ourselves to not only brining hope and restoring life to those in our community, but also walking with our guests and program participants at a pace they can sustain.…
Read More“This Christmas is my first Christmas with my mom. We will enjoy fun activities with friends, go to church, listen to beautiful Christmas music, and get to have many amazing gifts filled with hope and love. Thank you for your kindness.” James This holiday season at Portland Rescue Mission, the men, and women…
Read MoreLove is action. When people are loved by their neighbors it changes lives.
Read MoreIn partnership with Cedar Mill Bible Church Portland Rescue Mission’s Community House for mother and kids is open.
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 MoreThis month, five amazing women who had struggled with drugs, addiction and homelessness, have completed the New Life Program at our recovery center for women and children.
Read MoreWe can’t thank you enough for the impact you’ve made in the lives of men, women and children. Your prayers, support and time invested at Portland Rescue Mission have touched and transformed hearts at each of our locations. The men at The Harbor recently shared about what God has done in their lives. We wanted…
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