“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…
Read MoreJonathan 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…
Read MoreJust 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…
Read MoreAt 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…
Read MoreThree of our 2011 “New Life Recovery” graduates are celebrating great strides into a bright future. Maria* has housing, a job and is going to school to further her education. Cindy has both housing and employment. Watch Cindy’s video story of hope. Eddie has a job and is back on his feet. Watch…
Read MoreJohn’s addiction estranged him from his family for many years. Until an extraordinary set of circumstances brought him back in touch with his mother. John’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Even after John graduated from our New Life Recovery program, there were relationships in his life that he wanted to mend. Your support doesn’t…
Read MoreChris stumbled through life, crippled by addiction to alcohol. He wanted a better life, to be a good father. Today, Chris is a long way from the desperate life they once knew. He’s healing from the past and well on his way to a stable, healthy life. Read about Chris in our November newsletter (PDF)…
Read MoreChris has always loved movies — the escape they brought him from the reality of anger and abuse at home. Chris’ Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) But as an adult, Chris was far from the movie hero he wanted to be. Addiction destroyed any bit of happiness — his marriage, his ability to be a…
Read MorePhilip had failed so many times, he didn’t believe his life was worth anything. Philip’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) From the first drink he took at age 14, Philip felt comfort as alcohol washed away his deep emotional pain. But the addiction and his own self-loathing destroyed decades of his life. At Portland…
Read MoreAt just 13 years old, Danielle was already being pulled down by meth and alcohol. Homelessness, depression and suicide attempts followed soon after. Danielle’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) As Danielle wandered the streets of Portland, a kind woman embraced her and told her she was loved. “I didn’t know I needed to hear that,”…
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