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Stories of Hope

Allen and Jill – July 2012 “Rescue Portland” Newsletter

Allen never knew his father. His mother walked out when Allen turned 18. As an adult, Allen walked out on his own wife and kids. It’s the type of relational brokenness that’s all too common in the lives of men and women who come to us for help. Thanks to friends like you, Allen’s story…

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Jill’s Story of Hope

It took a car crash to save Jill’s life. Jill’s Story of Hope on YouTube   In the aftermath and confusion of the accident, Jill’s heart broke at the cries of her two small boys. Miraculously, no one was seriously hurt. But her addiction could have killed someone. It was a wake-up call Jill desperately…

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Allen’s Story of Hope

Allen’s family wanted nothing to do with him. Allen’s Story of Hope on YouTube   Allen never knew his father. His mother left him when Allen turned 18. As an adult, Allen left his own wife and kids, lost in his addiction. It’s a legacy of pain that’s all too common in the lives of…

78 June 25th, 2012 0
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Greg’s Story of Hope

“My life spiraled out of control,” Greg says. “I was depressed, angry and all I could do was crawl into isolation. I didn’t need anyone, I didn’t want to be needed by anyone, and I sure didn’t need God. It was just me and my bottle of alcohol or pills.” Greg’s Story of Hope on…

84 May 24th, 2012 1
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Maria’s Story of Hope

Methamphetamine destroyed Maria’s life. She’d lost everything, including her two children. Maria’s Story of Hope on YouTube   “I’d used meth daily for eight years, starting when I was just 15,” Maria recalls. Mom was an alcoholic, dad was a “meth cook,” and Maria often sold drugs besides using them. “I didn’t trust anyone. In…

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Ann and Jonathan – April 2012 “Rescue Portland” Newsletter

It almost always starts with hitting rock bottom, then another hurting person turns to the Mission for a hot meal. Especially during Easter – just days away. Our emergency shelter ministry is full. Daily meal counts continue to grow (up 17% this year alone!). And we have tremendous opportunities to touch people’s lives… heal wounds,…

85 March 28th, 2012 0
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Ann’s Story of Hope

“Mom, I don’t want to live with you. I don’t feel safe anymore.” Ann’s Story of Hope on YouTube   Traumatic events throughout Ann’s life left her hardened and angry. She’d lost so much — and now she was losing her daughter. At Portland Rescue Mission, Ann experienced deep healing she never thought possible. And…

81 March 27th, 2012 0
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Jonathan’s Story of Hope

Jonathan found himself on the streets of Portland, going from one shelter to the next in search of food and support. Jonathan’s Story of Hope on YouTube   “I thought, ‘I can’t do this anymore. I’m tired. I’ve lost everything. I’ve hit the bottom.’” Exhausted and desperate, Jonathan came to Portland Rescue Mission to get…

89 March 26th, 2012 0
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Jessica Askwith’s Story of Hope

Just out of jail, Jessica had endured a series of events that left her completely hopeless. Jessica’s Story of Hope on YouTube   In 2007, Jessica lost custody of her two older sons. Soon after, she gave up her baby boy for adoption. Her motherhood had been taken away, and she was completely lost. “I…

98 March 21st, 2012 0
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Steven’s Story of Hope

At just 13 years old, Steven ran away from home to live on his own in Los Angeles. But the streets of Hollywood are no place for a kid. Steven’s Story of Hope on YouTube   Desperate for money, Steven got caught up in the sex industry. Drugs and alcohol consumed him. “I slept on…

88 February 24th, 2012 0
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