Bring your gently worn (not in need of repair) shoes or boots to one of the following locations — and you’ll provide footwear to people in need. (Watch FOX 12’s news coverage here: http://bit.ly/5yBiL) NEW SHOES PROFESSIONAL SHOE RECRAFTERS & PEDORTHIC CENTERS20th annual Shoes for the Shoeless ProgramOctober 10th through November 26th DROP OFF LOCATIONS:…
Read MoreHelp KPDQ 93.9 FM and Portland Rescue Mission feed and care for hurting and homeless men, women and children right here in Portland. Volunteer to help answer phones at the KPDQ GIVE HOPE radiothon is coming up on: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM You can help by answer phones during any of…
Read MoreMark and Terri’s lives took significant detours down destructive paths. Today, they’re finding their way home — toward healing they never thought possible. WHAT YOU CAN DO: — Download a PDF of the October Newsletter — See more of Mark and Terri’s story through our website videos. — Help more hurting men and women when…
Read MoreEight men celebrated milestones in their recovery on Sunday, September 27th. Wes, Mark, Philip, Mike, Larry, William, David and Parrish have spent the last 12-18 months in the hard work getting to the root cause behind their homelessness and addiction. Through counseling, spiritual renewal, and life skills training, they’re healing and making a new start…
Read MoreLearn more about homelessness and addiction recovery at our upcoming training: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Shepherd’s Door (Map It)13207 NE Halsey St.Portland, OR 97230Additional parking can be found at Resurrection Lutheran Church, just north of Shepherd’s Door on 132nd. Workshops include:– Outreach 101 – Residential Ministry 101 – Resident Advocacy– Chemical Addiction…
Read MoreHelp KFIS 104.1 FM “The Fish” and 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! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 246:00 AM – 6:00 PM We’ll be “live tweeting” the event! Follow us on Twitter or visit our radiothon webpage where…
Read MoreHave you seen the new Portland Rescue Mission website? Check out www.PortlandRescueMission.org! — Watch video stories of hope— Help a hurting person— Donate a car or other items— Give online— Stay in touch with the latest news
Read MoreScorching summer heat above 100 degrees this week puts homeless men, women and children at risk. Our Burnside Shelter is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week from 1:00-5:00 PM with air conditioning, movies and free beverages. [ADDITIONAL NOTE: Due to continued hot weather, the Burnside cooling center will also be open on Thursday this…
Read MoreVOLUNTEER TRAINING Saturday, June 20th9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.Optional tour at 1:00 p.m.Shepherd’s Door – 13207 NE Halsey Space is limited. RSVP by May 28th to 503-906-7777. You can help end homelessness for men, women and children in Portland. Discover how as our highly skilled and experienced staff provide an in-depth look at homelessness and…
Read MoreWhy don’t homeless people just get a job? Steven Samra writes eight significant obstacles homeless people face: 1. Phone access 2. Valid address 3. Decent clothes 4. Transportation 5. Meals 6. Hygiene 7. Personal limitations 8. Background issues Read more of Steven’s article on the Change.org website.
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