Just two years ago, Ryan was addicted to heroin. Dwight was sleeping on the streets, miserable. And Jeremy was sitting on the I-84 overpass, trying to build up the courage to jump after his meth addiction had torn all hope away. But instead of succumbing to drugs, suicide, and hopelessness, each man found his way to The…
Read MoreThis past weekend, three men reached major milestones in their journeys of recovery at The Harbor, our men’s addiction recovery facility. Less than 2 years ago, Dwight, Jeremy, and Ryan each struggled with addictions and broken relationships. Since coming here to Portland Rescue Mission, the men have discovered and overcome the root causes of their…
Read MoreThis March we’re launching Connect, our new program to help homeless women transition off the streets of Portland. Connect will provide space and programming for up to 16 women to get the help they need to end their homelessness and find a job and/or housing. “We’re so excited about this new facility,” says Executive Director…
Read MoreDid you know that you can donate a vehicle to Portland Rescue Mission? It’s another great way that you can help hurting, homeless people get the help they need to get off the streets and into healthy, new lives! “Donating our car was so easy and convenient. Everything was handled very professionally and it felt…
Read MoreThe storm hit hard and fast earlier this week, dumping about a foot of snow over most of the Portland metropolitan area. Thanks to an accurate weather forecast, we were able to prepare our facilities several days in advance in order to serve as many people as possible. We opened a warming center for people…
Read MoreHelping hungry, hurting people in Portland has never been easier! Thanks to the generosity of Fred Meyer, you can support Portland Rescue Mission by just doing your normal shopping! All you have to do is link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Portland Rescue Mission and voilà – each time you use your card, Fred Meyer…
Read MoreWe’re talking with Jonathan from Village Baptist Church in Beaverton here in the 6th episode of “Mondays at the Mission.” Members from Village Baptist have been volunteering here at the Mission for 7 years, doing everything from serving dinner to putting on church services. Thank you for your continued support, Village Baptist! Watch the video…
Read MoreAs temperatures dip into the teens at night in the Portland area, homeless men, women, and children without shelter are at a much-increased risk of hypothermia, frost bite, even death. It’s terrible. You’re freezing. One night I just about froze my feet off. Fortunately someone told me about a warming center that had just opened…
Read MoreThe fifth episode of “Mondays at the Mission” features Cecilia, a former resident of Shepherd’s Door that now comes back once a week to cook lunch for the staff and residents! Last week she made amazing enchiladas! Watch the video here. If you are interested in volunteering to serve homeless women, don’t hesitate – check out…
Read MoreEarlier this week a homeless man came up to the service desk at our Burnside Shelter. He was cold and wet from the pouring rain and needed a fresh pair of socks. Unfortunately, our sock donation bin had run out just minutes before, and we had none to offer him. The most urgent donation…
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