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Advantis Awards $8,500 For Shower Renovation

GROW, The Advantis Community Fund, is providing seven local non-profits with funding for projects that will make a difference in our local communities. Advantis will provide over $50,000 in total to fund these deserving projects in 2012. Thanks to the support of community votes, Portland Rescue Mission is one of the winners of this year’s…

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Allen and Jill – July 2012 “Rescue Portland” Newsletter

Allen never knew his father. His mother walked out when Allen turned 18. As an adult, Allen walked out on his own wife and kids. It’s the type of relational brokenness that’s all too common in the lives of men and women who come to us for help. Thanks to friends like you, Allen’s story…

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$10,000 Liberty Mutual Grant Helps Give Hope

Portland Rescue Mission recently received a $10,000 grant from the Liberty Mutual Foundation to help feed and care for homeless men, women and children in our community. The grant is one of $1 million distributed to non-profit organizations as part of Liberty Mutual Insurance’s 100th anniversary celebration. Liberty Mutual created the “100 Gifts” program to…

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Jill’s Story of Hope

It took a car crash to save Jill’s life. Jill’s Story of Hope on YouTube   In the aftermath and confusion of the accident, Jill’s heart broke at the cries of her two small boys. Miraculously, no one was seriously hurt. But her addiction could have killed someone. It was a wake-up call Jill desperately…

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Donate Jeans To Help Homeless Men And Women

Help give hope to homeless men and women by donating jeans to Portland Rescue Mission! In addition to daily meals, shelter and other care, Portland Rescue Mission provides clothing items to homeless men and women free of charge. Jeans are always one of our most requested items. You can help give hope to a hurting…

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Help Us Win $8,500 To Help People In Need

Help Portland Rescue Mission win a grant from Advantis Credit Union! Portland Rescue Mission is one of 12 finalists for this year’s GROW gifts. Your votes can help us renovate the showers at the Burnside Shelter, providing a much-needed improvement to the service we provide hundreds homeless guests each day. We need you and your…

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Allen’s Story of Hope

Allen’s family wanted nothing to do with him. Allen’s Story of Hope on YouTube   Allen never knew his father. His mother left him when Allen turned 18. As an adult, Allen left his own wife and kids, lost in his addiction. It’s a legacy of pain that’s all too common in the lives of…

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Run The 1st Annual Oregon Turkeython

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…

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Your Car Could Feed 585 People

Donate 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…

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Greg’s Story of Hope

“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…

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