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Stories of Hope and Humanity, Streaming for 24 Hours

What if one bench could transform the way our community sees homelessness? That question sparked Conversations on a Bench, a 24-hour livestream event to shift the narrative around homelessness during World Homeless Day. On October 9 at noon, our interim CEO, Erin Holcomb, will be broadcasting live from a bench outside of our Burnside Shelter…

13 September 30th, 2025
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Portland Rescue Mission Named Top Workplace for 2025

Portland Rescue Mission has been named one of the “Top Workplaces” in the Oregonian for 2025! The Top Workplaces Award celebrates organizations that prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of their employees in Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are honored that Portland Rescue Mission emerged as a standout among a myriad of organizations, earning this recognition…

13 September 29th, 2025
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From Addiction to New Life – Jovanna’s Story of Healing and Hope

 What began as a reluctant five-week commitment to Portland Rescue Mission’s Discovery Program blossomed into a year of healing and transformation for Jovanna through our New Life Program. Jovanna’s story is a powerful reflection of the “Recover” pillar in the PRM Transformation Model. Her journey isn’t just about overcoming addiction, it’s about restoration through…

45 September 15th, 2025
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Running for Hope: Portland Rescue Mission is Running Hood to Coast!

This weekend, Portland Rescue Mission has the incredible opportunity to run Hood to Coast, the world’s largest relay race. But for our team, Sober and Thriving, it’s more than a race. It’s a celebration of recovery, resilience, and hope. Our runners, including Chad and Israel, know firsthand the pain of homelessness and addiction. At their…

103 August 22nd, 2025
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Running with a Purpose 

PRM’s “Sober and Thriving” Team Takes on Hood to Coast 2025  Each summer, thousands of runners take on the epic 199-mile Hood to Coast relay. But for Portland Rescue Mission’s Sober and Thriving team, this isn’t just a race—it’s a powerful, Christ-centered mission to bring hope to men, women, and children in crisis.  In 2025,…

125 August 7th, 2025
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Breaking Free – Michael’s Story of Hope

Michael was fighting a battle he believed he could never win. His addiction took root with his first drink at age 12, and it escalated to substance abuse after high school. Despite multiple stints in treatment centers, Michael couldn’t maintain sobriety. Every relapse drove him deeper into despair. Sitting alone in a smoke-filled apartment, drained…

153 July 15th, 2025
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It’s Never Too Late to Heal – Theresa’s Story of Hope

Theresa spent years caring for others, but on the inside, she felt lost and trapped in a cycle of addiction. After decades of struggle and unsuccessful attempts at recovery through secular programs, she knew it was time to go back to her roots and reconnect with her faith. Theresa’s decision to find a faith-based recovery…

309 May 15th, 2025
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A Mother’s Strength: Healing, Hope, and Second Chances

Spring is a season of renewal, and for two courageous mothers, Emily and Theresa, it also marks a powerful new beginning. Both women came to Shepherd’s Door, Portland Rescue Mission’s New Life Recovery Program for women and women with children, seeking more than sobriety. They longed for healing—for themselves and their children. This Mother’s Day,…

316 May 11th, 2025
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We Love Our Teachers at PRM!

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor the dedicated teachers at Portland Rescue Mission who are instrumental in transforming lives each and every day. In the caring environment of the Children’s Center, our teachers provide more than just early education. They offer stability, love, and a safe space for children to heal through play. Through compassionate…

311 May 6th, 2025
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Celebrating Our Volunteers!

 We are always inspired and profoundly thankful for our wonderful volunteers who give their time, talent, and treasures in service to our neighbors. It takes a community for true life transformation, and because of your consistent commitment, every person who walks through our doors at the Burnside Shelter, The Harbor, or Shepherd’s Door benefits…

325 April 30th, 2025
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