From L to R: Wrench Raiders volunteer Jacob Martinez, Larry Carver, Wrench Raiders founder C.J. Speelman.(Photos © J. Maus) From BikePortland.org: CJ Speelman has been working with the homeless for about six years. For him, bikes are merely a way to build community and relationships. “I was looking for what I could give folks besides…
Read MoreTed Williams, a homeless man with a “golden voice”, has been in the news a great deal lately. (If you’re unfamiliar with Ted’s story, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWG6zNf4xY0 Last week, our own Jan Marshall was a guest on the KOIN Studio 6 talk show to discuss Ted Williams and the difficulty in overcoming addiction. Jan’s interview…
Read MoreStreet Roots recently released the latest edition of the “Rose City Resource,” a comprehensive guide to homeless resources in Portland, Oregon. The guide provides address, phone numbers and operation hours for the numerous agencies that assist with meals, shelter, showers, clothing, medical assistance and more. Copies can be picked up at the Street Roots office…
Read MoreAn innovative company in Portland is helping feed thousands of people in need. Thanks to the work of B-Line Urban Delivery and their B-share program, Portland Rescue Mission received over 5,000 lbs. of food to provide meals for men, women and children affected by homelessness. B-Line specializes in “sustainable urban delivery”, using large cargo tricycles to…
Read More“I hid under my blanket. My eyes were open the whole night.” Russel’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Russel’s first night on the streets was frightening. No job. No place to live. He knew he was capable of much more. Thanks to friends like you, people like Russel have a way back to a safe,…
Read MoreFrom Darsey, a staff member of Portland Rescue Mission. Darsey often joins with our staff and volunteers on Monday nights as they wash and massage the feet and hands of homeless women. Candice* oscillates between states of awareness and fits of giggling. Her hair is dirty and matted to her head. When we see her…
Read MoreDonate before midnight December 31st to receive 2010 tax benefits. As we look back on another year at Portland Rescue Mission, God’s blessing has filled each day as we served hundreds of hurting men, women and children here in Portland. We’re grateful for public support that allows us to touch each of these lives. See…
Read MoreFrom KOIN Local 6 news: WATCH VIDEO ON KOIN LOCAL 6 ‘Father Christmas’ stopped his sleigh at the Portland Rescue Mission Wednesday night. A man who called himself ‘George,’ opened up his SUV and started handing out coats, blankets and food bags with a $10 bill stapled to each. “I’m very thankful. A lot of…
Read MoreFrom the Newberg Graphic: St. Paul High School doesn’t only produce top-notch football players. Last week students from the school’s Future Business Leaders of America club delivered hundreds of pounds of clothes, toiletries and food to the Portland Rescue Mission, then volunteered their time. And by volunteering we mean they got on their hands and…
Read MoreImagine your first night being homeless. Maria* e-mailed us last week, pleading for help: Can you help me? I spent my first night homeless last night, it was cold and scary. I am a twenty eight year old woman, and I don’t have an address or a phone right now, so finding work is very…
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