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Where Do Portland’s Homeless Come From?

Executive 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…

146 April 23rd, 2012 0
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Summer Internship Opportunities

Portland 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…

148 April 18th, 2012 0
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4 Men Celebrate New Life

Four men recently graduated from our New Life Recovery Ministry. Dale, Kevin, Steven and Jonathan have spent the last 12-18 months addressing the root causes behind their addiction and homelessness. Thanks to friends like you, these men experienced counseling, life skills training and spiritual guidance to help them heal from the past — and start…

145 April 11th, 2012 1
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POLL: Emergency Food Assistance…

Test your knowledge about homelessness. How have requests for emergency food assistance in Portland changed? Answer in the embedded poll below, or at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KTJZNDG. Did the answer surprise you? Talk about it in the comments of this blog post. Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool.

136 April 10th, 2012 0
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Stay In Touch Through Social Media

Just a few of the many ways you can stay in touch with the latest news and inspiring stories from Portland Rescue Mission: Like Us On Facebook     Follow Us On Twitter     Subscribe To Blog Email / RSS     Subscribe To YouTube Channel     Follow Us On Pinterest Join Us…

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Ann and Jonathan – April 2012 “Rescue Portland” Newsletter

It almost always starts with hitting rock bottom, then another hurting person turns to the Mission for a hot meal. Especially during Easter – just days away. Our emergency shelter ministry is full. Daily meal counts continue to grow (up 17% this year alone!). And we have tremendous opportunities to touch people’s lives… heal wounds,…

132 March 28th, 2012 0
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Ann’s Story of Hope

“Mom, I don’t want to live with you. I don’t feel safe anymore.” Ann’s Story of Hope on YouTube   Traumatic events throughout Ann’s life left her hardened and angry. She’d lost so much — and now she was losing her daughter. At Portland Rescue Mission, Ann experienced deep healing she never thought possible. And…

129 March 27th, 2012 0
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Jonathan’s Story of Hope

Jonathan found himself on the streets of Portland, going from one shelter to the next in search of food and support. Jonathan’s Story of Hope on YouTube   “I thought, ‘I can’t do this anymore. I’m tired. I’ve lost everything. I’ve hit the bottom.’” Exhausted and desperate, Jonathan came to Portland Rescue Mission to get…

136 March 26th, 2012 0
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Jessica Askwith’s Story of Hope

Just out of jail, Jessica had endured a series of events that left her completely hopeless. Jessica’s Story of Hope on YouTube   In 2007, Jessica lost custody of her two older sons. Soon after, she gave up her baby boy for adoption. Her motherhood had been taken away, and she was completely lost. “I…

149 March 21st, 2012 0
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Employment Opportunities at Portland Rescue Mission

Looking 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 Manager of Shepherd’s Door Children’s Center Infants Head Teacher Information…

132 March 20th, 2012 0
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