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New Guide to Homeless Resources Available

Street 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…

130 January 14th, 2011 0
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5,000 lbs. of Fresh Food — Thanks to B-Line and Whole Foods!

An 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…

101 January 13th, 2011 0
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Russel’s Story of Hope

“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,…

91 January 10th, 2011 0
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Candice – Homeless and Mentally Ill

From 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…

89 January 4th, 2011 1
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A Gift of Hope – Before the Year Ends

Donate 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…

91 December 30th, 2010 0
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George’s Annual Christmas Gift

From 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…

100 December 24th, 2010 0
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When High Schoolers Meet Homelessness

 From 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…

95 December 21st, 2010 0
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Maria’s Plea

Imagine 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…

91 December 17th, 2010 3
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Eddie’s Story of Hope

Eddie slept on a park bench. Cold. Afraid. And lonely. Eddie’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Eddie – Portland Rescue Mission from pdxmission on Vimeo. It was Eddie’s addiction that put him in such a desperate situation. But he chose not to stay there. Thanks to friends like you, Eddie found a way back home…

104 December 16th, 2010 0
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Tune in to Charlie 97.1 FM – and GIVE HOPE!

Help Portland Rescue Mission feed and care for hurting and homeless men, women and children right here in Portland. Tune in to our GIVE HOPE radiothon TODAY! CHARLIE 97.1 FMTUESDAY, DECEMBER 146:00 AM – 7:00 PMDonate by phone: 855-467-HOPE (4673)Donate online: http://www.PortlandRescueMission.org/Charlie Listen throughout the day to hear stories of men and women who’ve found…

106 December 14th, 2010 0
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