Tonight, 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 MorePortland Rescue Mission has many locations, but every month staff from across all the sites come together to serve at the Burnside Shelter. From handing out plates of warm breakfast to wiping down tables and clearing trays, staff interact with the guests coming through the shelter. For many, it’s a chance to center themselves, reminding…
Read MoreJust days before their wedding, Jake and Alexsis Woolsey gathered 23 of their closest friends and family to serve dinner at the Portland Rescue Mission’s Burnside Shelter. “It started as a simple idea… to give back,” Jake said. They fed a warm meal to 274 men and women in need, greeting each one as they…
Read MoreAre you looking for an opportunity to use and develop your skills in a Christ-centered, service-oriented environment? Are you passionate about bringing relationships, recovery and restoration to hurting men, women and children in the community? Portland Rescue Mission has a variety of full and part-time job openings, spanning different roles and sites within our organization.…
Read MoreHappy 2018! As we look forward to the new year, it’s important to take a moment and remember the lessons learned in the last. It can be easy to move forward without taking the time to reflect, especially when some of the most lasting lessons are learned in our lowest moments, those we’d like to…
Read MoreChristmas may be over, but the time for gratitude has just begun. Members of our community, from individuals to churches to businesses, came together this holiday season to help men, women and children in need. They can’t say thank-you enough, and neither can we! Here are a few of the many blessings you made happen…
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 MoreTis the season of joy and generosity! As the days grow colder, the need for warm clothing and blankets grows at our Burnside shelter. Thanks to champions of the Mission like Oak Hills Presbyterian Church, we are able to continue offering blankets, coats and socks to men and women in need of extra warmth. Our…
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…
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