It takes just $9 to provide one full night of meals, shelter and care for someone in need. Every donation makes such a difference in the lives of those we serve. Oftentimes, knowing someone cares is what makes the most profound impact on another person. Our friend Calvin recently sent us a letter explaining how…
Read MoreJoin a culture of people who value hard work, caring for others, and a Biblically-based ministry environment! We describe ourselves as highly relational, Christ-centered, joyful Servants. Our Mission is to give hope and restore life. If that sounds like something you would like to be a part of, take a look at some of the new employment…
Read MoreTonight, temperatures will to dip below freezing again, as KATU News predicts 1-3 inches of snow falling this afternoon in the Portland Metro Area. This winter emergency is threatening the lives of vulnerable men, women and children, some of whom will spend the night on the streets with only cardboard or plastic sheeting to protect…
Read MoreAre you still looking for the perfect catering for your holiday party? Whether you’re organizing a church or business event, or simply looking for something to serve friends and family during your holiday get-together, Mission Bar-B-Que is offering a special catering package to fit your needs! The holiday package comes with your choice of two…
Read MoreHere are some of the exciting events coming up this month at Portland Rescue Mission! KATU Telethon: Thursday, Dec 7th 6:00am-8:00pm – Tune in to KATU news Thursday and join us in giving “Hope for the Holidays!” Listen to stories of hope and watch interviews with our New Life Recovery Program graduates in both their…
Read MoreAt any given time, we house up to 40 women and 25 children in our Shepherd’s Door location. Part of our New Life Ministries, Shepherd’s Door provides a safe place for women to recover from addictions, develop life skills and restore healthy relationships. It’s always a moment of great celebration when participants graduate from the…
Read MoreWith Christmas right around the corner, we’re looking for more volunteers! From serving dinner to supervising holiday crafts or serving hot drinks to men, women and children at our sites, we have many opportunities for volunteers, families or groups! But first, what is volunteering at the mission really like? We asked a few of our…
Read MoreFor many families, Thanksgiving is the final stop before the holidays begin. After the last crumb of pumpkin pie is scraped up, and the turkey cools, Christmas lights start popping up across the neighborhood. The smell of pine needles and cinnamon materializes. Radio stations begin crooning carols, if they haven’t already. The holiday season…
Read MoreIf you walk down the hallways at The Harbor or Shepherd’s Door, sites for the new life recovery program through Portland Rescue Mission, you might see lanterns filled up with little slips of paper, resting on countertops. These are home to what program staff and residents call “Glimmers,” notes of encouragement and praise. A “Glimmer”…
Read MoreThe new roof is…complete! With stormy weather already upon us, we’re so excited to announce that the project to replace the roof of the Burnside Shelter is officially finished. Beginning with a peer-to-peer fundraising initiative and culminating in a rooftop celebratory dinner at the beautiful Ecotrust building, we at Portland Rescue Mission have been blown…
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