Three 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,”…
Read MoreDavid was driving when the accident happened. His daughter died. His wife blamed him for killing their girl. Homelessness starts in surprising — and heartbreaking — ways. Thankfully, David’s story didn’t end there. Listen to his short story in this audio clip from WAY-FM 104.5.
Read MoreCecilia and her daughter fled the violence and substance abuse that dominated the home where they lived. Cecilia’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) As a single mother, Cecilia wasn’t sure her life would ever get better. Your support provides safety and healing for women with nowhere else to turn. You keep children together with their…
Read MoreAfter the death of his parents and the loss of his job, Michael was overcome with sorrow. He relapsed into alcohol, but wanted a way out. He came to us with a burning question, and his life depended on the answer. Cecilia and her daughter fled the violence and substance abuse that dominated the home…
Read MoreAfter the death of his parents and the loss of his job, Michael was overcome with sorrow. Michael’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Michael relapsed into alcohol, but wanted a way out. He came to us with a burning question, and his life depended on the answer. With your help, Portland Rescue Mission provides food,…
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