We received a small notecard this week from Laura*: “…I was given such gracious help a couple years ago… Andy [a staff member] helped me find a place to stay and a bus ticket… I was given the utmost respect and this gesture will never be forgotten.” Enclosed was a donation to help express her…
Read MoreZetaman is an ordinary guy doing superhero deeds in Portland, Oregon. In his spare time, he dons the Zetaman costume and walks the streets looking for ways to help men and women in need.From Zetaman’s Blog: On 5th and Yamhill, we noticed a guy sitting in a doorway. He had a jacket but was trying…
Read MoreFrom 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…
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