Great news! In our ongoing effort to increase the effectiveness of your donations, Portland Rescue Mission has been awarded a 3-star rating by Charity Navigator. Since 2006, we’ve increased the amount of program funding from 60% to 74% of our budget. More of your compassionate giving continues to go directly toward freeing men, women and…
Read MoreAt just 13 years old, Danielle was already being pulled down by meth and alcohol. Homelessness, depression and suicide attempts followed soon after. Could she turn her life around before it was too late? Philip had failed so many times, he didn’t believe his life was worth anything. Addiction and self-loathing destroyed decades of his…
Read MorePhilip had failed so many times, he didn’t believe his life was worth anything. Philip’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) From the first drink he took at age 14, Philip felt comfort as alcohol washed away his deep emotional pain. But the addiction and his own self-loathing destroyed decades of his life. At Portland…
Read MoreAt just 13 years old, Danielle was already being pulled down by meth and alcohol. Homelessness, depression and suicide attempts followed soon after. Danielle’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) As Danielle wandered the streets of Portland, a kind woman embraced her and told her she was loved. “I didn’t know I needed to hear that,”…
Read MoreWhen you volunteer to answer phones at a Portland Rescue Mission telethon or radiothon, you help feed and care for hundreds of hurting men, women and children right here in our community. This fall, we’ll hold four events with volunteer shifts about four hours each. Feel free to sign up for as many events and…
Read MoreFrom 211Info: I spent part of my morning yesterday visiting the Portland Rescue Mission website. I was curious to learn more about them after a co-worker mentioned the Mission’s extensive addiction treatment programs. I had always just assumed that what the Mission offered was a hot meal and a bed to Portland’s homeless population. I…
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 Evening Outreach Associate Men’s Ministry Part-Time Night Manager Next Step Men’s House…
Read MoreThe rise in homelessness shows itself in surprising ways. The number of families without housing increases. With no place to go, many survive by living in their vehicles. Even that comes with great challenges. From Willamette Week: OUT OF THE CAR: Edie Richards with sons Chris (left) and Greg in a WinCo lot where they…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission congratulates Parliament for being listed one of the top places to work in the U.S. Outside Magazine recently researched companies all across America, ranking them according to which best enabled employees to balance productivity with an active, socially and ecologically conscious lifestyle. Parliament, a Portland-based creative marketing agency, ranked #9 for their…
Read MoreEach Tuesday night, a loving team of Portland Rescue Mission volunteers wash and massage the feet of homeless women. But we’re running low on clean, new socks to share. Could you help? Donate new socks at either our Burnside Shelter (111 W. Burnside, Portland) or Shepherd’s Door (13201 NE Halsey, Portland) at your earliest convenience.…
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