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Hope Is Here – Annual Report

Your Dollar Goes So Much Further New Annual Report Reveals Greater Effectiveness Our latest Annual Report shows dramatic improvement in efficiency over the last three years. 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…

154 March 9th, 2010 0
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Jim’s Story of Hope

Exhausted from carrying his pack, Jim just wanted a place to sleep. But he found something more. Jim’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Jim from pdxmission on Vimeo. Today, instead of hiding his troubles in alcohol, Jim is facing them head on. “It’s not weighing me down any more.” Thanks to your support, Jim is…

164 March 8th, 2010 0
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Insult Me for $1.00

From Dallas, a staff member of Portland Rescue Mission: As I was driving recently, I stopped at the light on NE Halsey and 102nd. On my left was a man holding a sign that read “Insult me for $1.00.” That man, Matt* had been a resident in our men’s New Life recovery program at one…

163 March 2nd, 2010 0
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A Fresh Start – March Newsletter

Two young people have a second chance at life. Emily and Damien had such promise in life — until personal pain and uncontrolled addiction nearly destroyed them. No Ordinary RingIt’s a Promise that Led to Healing When Emily talks about her mom, her big brown eyes sparkle like the amethyst ring on her finger. “Years…

163 March 1st, 2010 0
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The Hidden Homeless – Families In Motels

Watch this insightful photojournalism piece revealing an unseen side of homelessness — families forced to live in motels to survive. From the Coalition for the Homeless in Central Florida blog: Earlier this week, Robert Cohen of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch was honored in the 2010 American Society of News Editors as a finalist for his…

167 February 22nd, 2010 2
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Paula’s Story of Hope

Like many women who come to Portland Rescue Mission for help, Paula’s childhood was scarred by violence and abuse. Paula’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Paula from pdxmission on Vimeo. But thanks to your support, Paula is healing from those scars. By courageously facing her past, she’s providing a safe, stable future for her young…

156 February 15th, 2010 1
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92% Say Something More Is Needed

In a recent online poll, we asked people, “Why do you think most people are homeless?” — They are lazy.— They’ve lost a job and/or home due to economic pressure.— They are addicted to drugs or alcohol.— They have a mental disability.— They’ve experienced significant trauma/difficulties. 92% of responders believe that homelessness is generally caused…

161 February 12th, 2010 0
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Alan’s Story of Hope

Alan came to our Burnside Shelter for a meal, but found something more through our Learning Center. Alan’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Alan from pdxmission on Vimeo. Men like Alan are hungry for more than just a meal. They want a way back home. They want freedom from addiction and the root causes of…

158 February 8th, 2010 0
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Reaching Out To Homeless Women

Life for any homeless person is difficult.  But much more so for homeless women — a majority of whom experience dangers of violence and rape while on the streets. Last Saturday, Portland Rescue Mission provided a safe haven for around 75 of these hurting women at our Burnside Shelter.  Volunteers from the Community of Adsideo…

156 February 4th, 2010 2
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You Can Make A Difference

Interested in volunteering? Join us for our upcoming Partnership Overviews this month: Saturday, February 6th 9:30- 11:00 AM Burnside Shelter (111 W. Burnside, Portland) Thursday, February 18th 7:00-8:30 PM Shepherd’s Door (13207 NE Halsey, Portland) – Discover our approach to ending homelessness by healing its root causes– Learn more about the emergency services and long-term…

165 February 3rd, 2010 0
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