The 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.…
Read MoreHappy 75th Anniversary to Us!! For 75 years, Portland Rescue Mission has been a beacon of compassion, love, and grace to the community suffering from homelessness, hunger, and addiction on the streets of Portland. Through the years, as the conditions surrounding homelessness and addictions evolved, we have been nimble to pivot and address any hurdle…
Read MoreAs we experience temperatures in the triple digits, many of us are trying to find ways to beat the heat. For many in our community, that’s easier said than done. Portland Rescue Mission’s Burnside Shelter continues to offer safe shelter and a vital relief from the heat (read or watch more about what that looks…
Read MoreOur community is experiencing an unruly heatwave, and finding relief has become a daily struggle. The homeless on the streets of Portland who experience ongoing exposure to extreme heat are at risk of dehydration, heatstroke, and other heat-related illnesses. You can provide immediate relief today – please show compassion and donate. Donate Today
Read MoreApril sat in quiet anguish at a local bar on a dreary Spring morning. It was 10 am, and April was drowning her sorrows in vodka. The immense weight from the years of addiction bore down on her. In a moment of clarity, April reached out to every detox center she could find. Desperate for…
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