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Read MoreTest your knowledge about homelessness. What percent of Portland’s homeless are employed? Answer in the embedded poll below, or at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2VKZ7GZ. Did the answer surprise you? Talk about it in the comments of this blog post.
Read MoreAn unusual project in New York has given four homeless men an international voice. Many homeless men and women feel ignored, invisible and unheard as people walk by them each day. Underheard in New York set out to help homeless residents in New York City speak for themselves. They provided Danny, Derrick, Albert and Carlos each with their own mobile phone,…
Read MoreDonate make up and spa items to help hurting women feel loved and beautiful this Mother’s Day. 104.1 FM “The Fish” and Lloyd Center mall have partnered to collect new cosmetic and spa items such as nail polish, curling irons, bath robes, mineral bath salts, and other similar items. These items will be given to…
Read MoreLooking for a job? Join our team of passionate staff as we work to provide emergency care and long-term recovery for homeless men, women and children in the Portland, Oregon area. We’re currently hiring for the following positions. (See full descriptions here.) Men’s Night Ministry Team Member Children’s Center Infant/Toddler Teacher Life Skills Specialist – Shepherd’s Door…
Read MoreFour women recently graduated from the New Life Recovery ministry at Shepherd’s Door, our women and children’s recovery center in northeast Portland. Over the last 12-18 months, Ann, Danielle, Erin and Maria have embraced the hard work of addiction recovery, life skills training, counseling and spiritual renewal. In the safe, healing environment of Shepherd’s Door,…
Read MoreA local Girl Scout Troop found a fun way to give to people in need. During their annual cookie sale, the Scouts asked customers to donate $1.00 to help homeless men, women and children through Portland Rescue Mission. The girls then donated 109 boxes of delicious Girl Scout cookies to help with the hundreds of…
Read MoreMethamphetamine destroyed Maria’s life. She’d lost everything, including her two children. Maria’s Story of Hope on YouTube “I’d used meth daily for eight years, starting when I was just 15,” Maria recalls. Mom was an alcoholic, dad was a “meth cook,” and Maria often sold drugs besides using them. “I didn’t trust anyone. In…
Read MoreExecutive Director Eric Bauer gives insight to the plight of homeless men, women and children here in Portland in this short interview with Monica Weitzel on Channel 21’s Community Hotline. Learn more about homelessness and addiction — and how you can help give hope by volunteering or donating to Portland Rescue Mission. Watch the interview…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission has openings for our internship program this summer! Join our crew of dedicated staff and volunteers giving hope to men, women and children suffering from homelessness, addiction, hunger and abuse. Internships are available in the following areas: Outreach The Outreach Department at Portland Rescue Mission provides hospitality services for homeless guests, builds…
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