From 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…
Read MoreNew Annual Report Shows High Impact In Current Recession Our latest Annual Report shows continued efficiency and significant impact in the lives of hurting people. Since 1949, Portland Rescue Mission has been feeding and caring for hurting, hungry people. In recent decades, we’ve expanded our ministry to help men, women and children through addiction recovery,…
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.) Drive Away Hunger – Vehicle Sales Men’s Ministry Part-Time Night Manager Next Step…
Read MoreWe 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…
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