From 60 Minutes: In some areas of the country, schools are seeing 5-10 more homeless students every day. School buses make regular stops at low-budget hotels to pick up kids whose families have no other place to live. How does homelessness affect kids? How do they survive? What will the long-term effects be on this…
Read MoreLast December, Holly, a member of our staff, met Rick* sitting on the sidewalk outside the Burnside Shelter. Rick hadn’t eaten all day. He was exhausted and dehydrated. Dinner was about to be served inside the Mission, so Holly invited Rick to stay and eat. He declined. Rick’s reason for not eating or drinking may…
Read MoreLarry sat coughing on a cold, wet sidewalk. Bronchitis and fever weakened his body. He needed food, rest — and hope. Larry’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Stories like Larry’s almost always start with hitting rock bottom. Then another hurting person turns to the Mission for help and a hot meal. Your gift today gives…
Read MoreMike Reid of Portland Rescue Mission receives a check from J.K. Hussa of Airefco Thanks to the generosity of the Portland Trail Blazers and Airefco (local Bryan Heating and Cooling dealer), hurting women and children have hope! J.K. Hussa, president of Airefco, presented Portland Rescue Mission with a check for $2500 at half-time of the…
Read MoreWinter weather is hard for people without a home. You can help provide blankets to help hurting men and women stay warm! For every new person to “like” Lloyd Center mall on Facebook, $1.00 will be donated (up to $500) to purchase blankets for people in need*. Blankets will be donated to Portland Rescue Mission.…
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 will know they’re not forgotten this year. On Wednesday, March 30th, we’ll throw a birthday party complete with gifts, cake, cards and colorful decorations. You can be…
Read MoreErin was nearly 8 months pregnant — and homeless. She knew her daughters could be taken from her and would do anything to keep that from happening. Larry sat coughing on a cold, wet sidewalk. Bronchitis and fever weakened his body. He needed food, rest — and hope. Today, both Erin and Larry are a…
Read MoreErin was nearly 8 months pregnant — and homeless. She knew her daughters could be taken from her and would do anything to keep that from happening. Erin’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Thanks to friends like you, Erin found Shepherd’s Door, the women and children’s ministry center of Portland Rescue Mission. Today, she’s a…
Read MoreGet the Mp3 Player Widget widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info) This February, your “Unmentionable” gift of socks or underwear can make a difference in the lives of homeless families in the Portland area. Stop by any participating Fred Meyer store* this now through the 20th for…
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 Ministry Part-Time Night Manager Next Step Men’s House / Case Manager Manager…
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