Around 1980 only 5% of homeless people were women. Today, that number is around 45%. Last week, executive director Eric Bauer spoke with radio host Georgene Rice about this troubling trend. Hear the short audio clip in the embedded player below or at this link. Get the Mp3 Player Widget widget and many other great…
Read MoreJust a moment of your time could help position Portland Rescue Mission as a top-rated non-profit for children and families.Post A Review: If you love our work then tell the world! GreatNonprofits.org is conducting a campaign to identify the top-rated children and family nonprofits in the country. Help us participate in the campaign by posting…
Read MoreJames came to Portland Rescue Mission looking for a way to break free from drugs and alcohol. Inside Portland Rescue Mission – James (Quicktime Version) Long term, he hopes to attend culinary school and return to the Mission as a volunteer — giving back to help people who are hurting. We chatted with James as…
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.) Staff Ministry (Human Resources) Specialist Drive Away Hunger – Vehicle Sales Drive Away…
Read MoreBuy hidden treasures at “Portland’s Largest Garage Sale”– and help Portland Rescue Mission, too! What:— Portland’s Largest Garage Sale— 500 vendors under one roof— Over 5000 shoppers When: — Saturday, April 16th— 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM— 7:00 AM Early Bird Tickets available Where: — Portland EXPO Center— 2060 N. Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97217…
Read MoreFrom the Flying Thoughts blog:Anka volunteered at our recent Birthday Party for the Homeless. I’ve drove [sic] past the Portland Rescue Mission many times and saw the long line at it’s entry door, only I never dared to stop by and say ‘hi’ to any of the people waiting in line, mostly because I never…
Read MoreFrom the Homelessness Law Blog:The willingness to talk to a panhandler reveals V’s story. “Baby, can you do something for me? It’s a big favor.” I nodded, trying to look encouraging. “You see, I’ve got this abscessed tooth on the left side –” She peeled her lip down to show me charcoal gums. “Hurts like…
Read MoreNicole, a student at George Fox University, recently donated her design skills to provide new artwork at our Burnside Shelter. Three art panels show the progression of a tiny seedling into a mighty tree — symbolic of the transformation men and women undergo through our New Life Recovery Ministry. Over the course of 12 to 18…
Read MoreMany homeless men and women watch their birthday come and go uncelebrated. But thanks to the generosity of Fred Meyer, 88.7 K-LOVE and your thoughtfulness, our homeless guests know they’re not forgotten this year. On Wednesday, March 30th, we threw a birthday party for over 400 men and women in need. Friends like you sent…
Read MoreRon was scared. Without a job or apartment, he was alone on the streets of Portland — homeless. He put up a tough front, but was never sure who he could trust. Ron’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) But Ron found a way to change his life. In our New Life Recovery Ministry, he’s addressed…
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