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Read MorePortland’s hungry and homeless will now have access to free lunches on Saturday and Sunday, served by Portland Rescue Mission and funded by The Walmart Foundation as part of its nationwide hunger relief program. For years the Mission has served a hot, nutritious breakfast and dinner, seven days a week, year-round, to anyone who needed…
Read MoreShort video from BBC News highlights the plight of “unseen” homeless families living in motels. From BBC News: In Denver, Colorado, many families are joining the growing ranks of homeless. Some are finding temporary shelter by checking into the rather optimistically named Aristocrat Motel – a boxy two-story building run by a charity, Volunteers of…
Read MoreJohn’s addiction estranged him from his family for many years. Until an extraordinary set of circumstances brought him back in touch with his mother. John’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Even after John graduated from our New Life Recovery program, there were relationships in his life that he wanted to mend. Your support doesn’t…
Read MoreKevin’s legs were paralyzed. His liver and pancreas were shutting down from excessing drinking. His alcohol addiction was killing him. Watch Kevin’s feature story produced by KPTV FOX 12 to see his remarkable recovery. (Video embedded below. Or watch at: http://www.kptv.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6435288 )
Read MoreElaine walked to the Mission, exhausted. She looked forward to a warm meal in an encouraging environment, even if it only gave her relief from the street for an hour or so. As she settled into her seat to wait to go to the dining room, a young woman approached her. “Would you like to…
Read MoreGive hope and help support local families! Visit one of the 10 participating Portland-area Elmer’s restaurants before November 27th to “Add A Meal”. For just $1.88, Portland Rescue Mission can provide a meal to a hungry man, woman or child. Elmer’s is matching the first 5,000 meals donated at the restaurant! 2,643 meals have been provided…
Read MoreChris stumbled through life, crippled by addiction to alcohol. He wanted a better life, to be a good father. Today, Chris is a long way from the desperate life they once knew. He’s healing from the past and well on his way to a stable, healthy life. Read about Chris in our November newsletter (PDF)…
Read MoreChris has always loved movies — the escape they brought him from the reality of anger and abuse at home. Chris’ Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) But as an adult, Chris was far from the movie hero he wanted to be. Addiction destroyed any bit of happiness — his marriage, his ability to be a…
Read MoreThe nights have turned cold here in the northwest. To help care for our homeless guests, we’ve expand our capacity at the Burnside Shelter from 50 to around 130 beds and mats as of November 1st. To those who don’t have shelter, we regularly hand out blankets to provide what warmth we can. You can…
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