Register today to run the 1st Annual Oregon Turkeython and help Portland Rescue Mission feed and care for homeless men, women and children. The event, held on Thanksgiving Day (November 22nd) at Beaverton Town Square (11665 SW Beaverton Hillsdale, Beaverton, OR 97005), includes a Kids’ Race, 1k, 5k and 10k runs/walks. A portion of your…
Read MoreDonate your vehicle to Portland Rescue Mission to help us give HOPE! A typical car donation helps feed more than 585 people in need. And that’s not all. Proceeds of every vehicle sold through Portland Rescue Mission help provide meals, shelter, addiction recovery and other care for hurting people in our community. Charitable…
Read More“My life spiraled out of control,” Greg says. “I was depressed, angry and all I could do was crawl into isolation. I didn’t need anyone, I didn’t want to be needed by anyone, and I sure didn’t need God. It was just me and my bottle of alcohol or pills.” Greg’s Story of Hope on…
Read MoreEvery Tuesday night, homeless women receive tender care — foot massages, snacks and conversation — from a team of loving staff and volunteers at our Burnside Shelter. Jan, a member of our staff, shares about this week’s outreach: As we drove to outreach last night, we all felt tired. This is not unusual. It’s the…
Read MoreNew gardens at Shepherd’s Door, our women and children’s recovery center, have been constructed just in time for spring planting. The 12 new beds will be used to teach gardening skills and provide fresh produce for the women and children in the New Life Recovery ministry who are healing from the effects of homelessness, addiction and…
Read MoreHelp Famous Footwear and Portland Rescue Mission care for men, women and children in need. Donate socks at any participating Famous Footwear location listed below. Help us spread the word by sharing this on Facebook and Twitter. Or donate now to Portland Rescue Mission to help us feed and care for hurting people. …
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…
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