Contrary to the stereotype, the vast majority of men and women experiencing homelessness don’t resort to panhandling. An article by the MinnPost compared statistics of homelessness in Portland, Hartford, Nashville and Charlotte. Volunteers for the Vulnerability Index Survey reach out to people on the street and ask them 45 questions about health status, institutional history…
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Read MoreLast week, generous donations of clothing and blankets arrived at Portland Rescue Mission — just in time. We received 1,250 heavy-duty blankets just one day before temperatures fell and snow covered much of Portland. The specialty blankets are water-proof outside, quilted fleece inside, extremely durable, and fold up into a backpack — ideal features for…
Read MoreAt just 13 years old, Steven ran away from home to live on his own in Los Angeles. But the streets of Hollywood are no place for a kid. Steven’s Story of Hope on YouTube Desperate for money, Steven got caught up in the sex industry. Drugs and alcohol consumed him. “I slept on…
Read MoreEarlier this week, two homeless men were shot at as they slept on the streets of Portland. One man was only grazed while the other is in critical condition. Daniel Roby, Outreach Chaplain for Portland Rescue Mission, talked with KGW news in this news video: This tragic shooting highlights the need for safe shelter and…
Read MoreTypical rainy days and cold nights continue here in Portland. Thanks to continued clothing donations, we were able to share a surplus of coats, shoes and other items with over a hundred homeless men and women last week. Our special thanks to 16 volunteers from Solid Rock church who helped us with the giveaway event.…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission recently was awarded a four-star rating by Charity Navigator. This highest possible rating reflects the Mission’s ongoing commitment to financial accountability and transparency. “We’ve made great strides in recent years in improving our ministry effectiveness,” says Executive Director Eric Bauer. “The needs of homeless men, women and children are as great as…
Read MoreFrom This Colossal blog: Manchester-based photographer Lee Jeffries is an accountant by profession, but for the past few years he’s traveled around the world photographing people he encounters on the streets, particularly the homeless. He spends time getting to know each of his subjects before shooting them, which I think is completely evident in his…
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, KLOVE, Air1 and your thoughtfulness, our homeless guests will know they’re not forgotten this year. On Thursday, March 8, we’ll throw a birthday party complete with gifts, cake, cards and colorful…
Read MoreCare Kits are a simple way to provide practical help to a homeless man or woman. Keep some in your car so you’re prepared to offer to a person in need. Items to Include: A typical Care Kit consists of a watertight gallon-size zipper lock plastic bag filled with items like: Water bottle Socks Tuna and…
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