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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 Evening Outreach Associate Men’s Ministry Part-Time Night Manager Next Step Men’s House…

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Exercise Helps Provide Total Life Recovery

In our New Life Recovery Ministry, hurting people find a refuge of healing for mind, body and soul — a total life recovery. Exercise Helps Provide Total Life Recovery (video) (Quicktime Version) MIND – The Learning Center furthers education and prepares men and women for future employment. Volunteer tutors provide individualized instruction to help residents…

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Senator Mark Hatfield Remembered as Champion of Homeless Men, Women and Children

Mark HatfieldDoug Beghtel/The Oregonian Portland Rescue Mission is proud to honor the memory of Senator Mark Hatfield, a lifelong public servant and champion of homeless men, women and children. Senator Hatfield, who passed away on August 7, is known as a statesman and a person of great integrity. He is remembered as a wonderful Christian…

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“Simplify Sale” To Benefit Homeless Men and Women

The Simplify Sale is a HUGE, FREE yard sale, outdoor concert, BBQ, and charity event. This year’s event features over 50 participant stations with tons of household goods for sale, live music, sizzling BBQ, and life-simplifying service providers. Saturday, August 27th13691 SW Morgan RoadSherwood, Oregon 97140 SCHEDULE 9 am to 2 pm – Simplify Sale yard sale + live…

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Girl Scouts Provide Gardens At Shepherd’s Door

Three local Girl Scouts are helping homeless women and children discover the joy of gardening.  Rachel W., Rachel N. and Kelly C. have built four raised garden beds and an herb garden at Shepherd’s Door, the women and children’s recovery ministry of Portland Rescue Mission. With the help of a master gardener, the girls will…

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David’s Daughter Died

David was driving when the accident happened.  His daughter died.  His wife blamed him for killing their girl. Homelessness starts in surprising — and heartbreaking — ways. Thankfully, David’s story didn’t end there.  Listen to his short story in this audio clip from WAY-FM 104.5.

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After the Storm – Homeless in Portland

A YouTube video recently highlighted by KATU.com highlights the plight of homelessness in Portland, Oregon. Music by Mumford & Sons, “After the Storm”.  Aside from two quick clips, the people in this video are actual homeless men and women in our city. Note that Portland Rescue Mission does not encourage giving cash to panhandlers in…

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Black Gold Soil Jump Starts Garden Plan

Portland Rescue Mission is grateful to Black Gold for the generous donation of materials to help build gardens at Shepherd’s Door, our ministry center for women and children.  Thank you! From the Oregon Faith Report: Black Gold®, manufacturer of potting soils, amendments and fertilizers, is accustomed to helping gardeners of all kinds plant herbs and…

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Thank You, Walmart!

Help Portland Rescue Mission win $100,000 to feed and care for hurting people in Oregon. A moment of your time could help give hope to thousands! Thank You, Walmart! (YouTube link) Walmart has chosen Portland Rescue Mission as one of the five top nonprofits serving the people of Oregon. Walmart employees will vote now through…

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Books for Portland’s Homeless Men and Women

A passionate Laura Moulten uses an pedal-powered bookmobile to engage with and enrich the lives of men and women on the street. From OregonLive.com: Beth Nakamura, The Oregonian On a gray Wednesday morning, Skidmore Fountain Plaza is not an inviting space. The wind is cold, the cobblestones and concrete hard, the whine of the streetcars…

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