In 2020, as the myriad of issues plaguing Portland catapulted with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the riots ignited within the city, we witnessed a shift in the location of those we served. Many began scattering from the inner core of downtown Portland and congregating towards the city’s east side. We quickly knew…
Read MoreAn End of an Era: A Special Message from Executive Director, Eric Bauer. Dear Faithful Partners in Ministry, Since 2006, I have had the great honor of shepherding Portland Rescue Mission as the Executive Director. During this time, my wife, Ruth, and I have witnessed our community generously provide hope and vital care to countless…
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce 2024 Fall Newsletter has been released! We believe this newsletter is a great way to stay connected and informed, and we hope you find it both engaging and valuable. To read the full newsletter, click the button below. Enjoy! Read Our Fall Newsletter Thank you for your continued support and engagement.…
Read MoreAt Portland Rescue Mission, we’re blessed to have been able to serve the Portland community for the last 75 years. During this time, we have dedicated ourselves to not only brining hope and restoring life to those in our community, but also walking with our guests and program participants at a pace they can sustain.…
Read MoreThe alumni women of Shepherd’s Door who actively participate in the alumni activities are a testament to the enduring strength, resilience, and commitment required in the journey to sobriety. These women have walked the difficult path of recovery and now serve as living examples of what is possible through perseverance and faith. Their presence provides…
Read MoreBringing Safety, Community, and Hope to Portland Thank you to everyone who donated to our 2024 Safe at Last Telethon! The gifts we received during the event will help pave the way to providing nutritious meals, safe shelter, and relational life-restoring addiction recovery programs that lead to real, permanent change. Portland Rescue Mission offers every…
Read MoreThis weekend, a group of Portland Rescue Mission program graduates, staff and volunteers teamed up to run the 2024 Hood to Coast relay with hopes to raise funds and spread awareness about our highly successful recovery programs. Under the banner, “Sober and Thriving” these 12 runners, told inspiring stories of men and women who broke…
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, our friends at Share the Dough are sponsoring the 2024 Safe At last telethon this month. Share the Dough is a nonprofit of Manna Development, the largest West Coast Franchisee of Panera Bread. Their mission is to show God’s unconditional love by providing protection and care to vulnerable children…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission’s 75th Anniversary During the early years of the Mission, the homeless demographic in America was almost primarily male. In fact, in 1980, only about 5% of those experiencing homelessness were women and children. By 2000, that number swelled to 42%. As we saw an influx of women needing care and support in…
Read MoreCassie Embraces Safety, Community, and Hope When Cassie came to Shepherd’s Door, our transformative New Life Ministry for women and women with children, she was broken and in deep despair. Crippled by years of abuse combined with her addiction, Cassie considered herself a functioning addict and alcoholic. She was in complete denial about her desperation.…
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