David’s twin sister was murdered. Overcome by grief and left without family support, David’s life crumbled. He became homeless, unable to cope with life. David’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) David’s Story of Hope from pdxmission on Vimeo.David isn’t an addict. He isn’t lazy. He’s simply a broken man looking for a way back home.…
Read More13 men and women celebrated milestones in their recovery in April 2010. New Life Graduations (Quicktime Version) New Life Graduations from pdxmission on Vimeo. Thanks to your support these courageous men and women have faced the root causes of their addiction and hopelessness. They’ve completed a 12-18 month intensive recovery including counseling, education, life skills…
Read MoreAndrea, Mina, Terri, Debbie,Alla, Emily, Erinand Lynn (not pictured) Last Friday, April 30th, eight women celebrated their new lives as graduates of our New Life recovery program. During their stay at Shepherd’s Door, our recovery ministry for women and children, these courageous women faced the root causes of their addiction and homelessness. Thanks to your…
Read MoreBrian was searching for answers. Alcohol had destroyed his life. He’d lost his job, his home, his family and friends. Brian’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Brian from pdxmission on Vimeo. “When I walked into the Mission, I never dreamed that I could have my life back again. I never thought I would have hope.…
Read MoreJunior still had a chance to save his marriage–if he could break from his addiction. Junior’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Junior from pdxmission on Vimeo. In our recovery program, Junior has found the accountability he wanted. He knows the bad decisions he’s made–and wants to get to the root causes behind his addiction. Your…
Read MoreFive men celebrated milestones in their recovery on Sunday, April 11th. Damien, James, Jeff, Angel and Jeff have spent the last 12-18 months in the hard work getting to the root cause behind their homelessness and addiction. Through counseling, spiritual renewal, and life skills training, they’re healing and making a new start in life. On…
Read MoreLooking at Yvonne’s bright smile today, you’d never suspect she was once a meth addict. Yvonne’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Yvonne from pdxmission on Vimeo. “Before I came to Shepherd’s Door, I was a lost, wasted person living on somebody’s floor,” Yvonne remembers. Today, she has a home, a great job, a car —…
Read More“There’s got to be a better way.,” David told himself. He’d wasted too many years on crack addiction, living cold and hungry on the street. David’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) David from pdxmission on Vimeo. At Portland Rescue Mission, David got more than food and roof over his head. He looked beyond the physical…
Read MoreOn Easter weekend 2009, John left behind the hunger, cold and addiction of his old life. John’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) John from pdxmission on Vimeo. Men like John often feel like they’re beyond hope. They’ve messed up their lives beyond repair. But your support gives them another chance and shows them a way…
Read MoreCindy’s daughter was ashamed of her. She was often drunk. And never learned to read. Cindy’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Cindy from pdxmission on Vimeo. The lies Cindy believed about herself held her back. She was dumb. She was a failure. There was no hope for someone like her. But at Shepherd’s Door, our…
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