In an effort to revitalize Portland’s Old Town Chinatown, the neighborhood’s community association called for volunteers to help landscape over a hundred tree wells and flowerbeds between Burnside and Glisan Street. “We’re trying to turn this neighborhood into something that everyone who lives here will enjoy, as well as people who come [to visit],” Association…
Read MoreA recent article by the Gresham Outlook tells the stories of how two women hit rock bottom in their addiction and shame – and how they were saved by God’s grace through the ministry at Shepherd’s Door. From the article: “Women find shelter, tools to rebuild their broken lives” Kyra lost touch with everyone in…
Read MoreWe are currently undergoing a massive renovation project at our Burnside Shelter! This overhaul will allow us to provide more much-needed space and services, such as a women’s program and more rooms for our Link residents to live in while they transition out of homelessness. The second floor of the facility will soon be home…
Read MoreMany times our homeless guests have health issues that they are not able to take care of, either because they don’t have the money or insurance to pay for a doctor’s visit, or they just don’t have a way to get there. It is particularly hard for our guests and residents to have consistent dental…
Read MoreThanks to your support, two women are launching into new lives! Last month, Sarah Jane and Amy graduated from our New Life Ministry, a 12-month residential recovery program focused on addiction recovery, spiritual renewal and life skills training. Inside the safe, healing environment of Shepherd’s Door, our ministry for women and children, they’ve healed from…
Read MoreGive a Happy Birthday to a hurting person Many homeless men and women watch their birthday come and go uncelebrated. But thanks to the generosity of Fred Meyer and your thoughtfulness, our homeless guests will know they’re not forgotten this year. On Wednesday, July 17, 2013, we’ll throw a birthday party complete with gifts, cake, cards and colorful…
Read MoreIn the past year, 56 people died while living on the streets of Multnomah County, and 85 percent of those deaths were men. This tragic cycle can end as renovations have completed at The Harbor, Portland Rescue Mission’s home for men suffering from homelessness and addiction. The facility opened officially this month with a special…
Read MoreAfter sixteen months, Kelly and her children are back together, eager to start rebuilding their lives. Kelly’s wide smile reflected her joy as she spoke of finally regaining custody of her children, “I went to court a few weeks back and found out that I’ve been given custody back of my children.” Kelly’s story of…
Read MoreThe story of Terrance Burton Jr. is a simple, but powerful reminder to us all that to serve others, sometimes you just need a compassionate heart. One day, Terrance asked his mom a simple question, “Do people really eat out of trash cans?” When his mom responded, “Yes”, Terrance came up with an idea. “We’re…
Read MoreThanks to the generosity of the Portland Trail Blazers, Airefco, Inc and local Bryant Heating & Cooling Dealers, hurting women and children have hope! For the fourth time in four years, J.K. Hussa, president of Airefco, presented Portland Rescue Mission with a check for $2,500 at half-time of the Portland Trail Blazers game on April 5th. This generous donation…
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