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Hope Restored – October Newsletter

Mark 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…

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8 Men Start New Life

Eight 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…

157 September 29th, 2009 0
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In-Depth Look at Issues of Homelessness

Learn 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…

158 September 28th, 2009 0
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Listen to KFIS 104.1 FM – and Give Hope!

Help 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…

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New Website!

Have 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

155 August 11th, 2009 0
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A Cup of Cold Water

Scorching 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…

159 July 28th, 2009 0
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Help Change the Lives of Hurting People

VOLUNTEER 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…

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Don’t Be Homeless — Get A Job!

Why 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.

144 April 3rd, 2009 0
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TJ Makes A Hard Choice

From Daniel, a staff member of Portland Rescue Mission: TJ looks like any Californian college student, with a goatee and a clear complexion.  He doesn’t fit the homeless man stereotype, but TJ has been homeless for months. He carries his life’s possessions around in a large pack — a gift from a homeless friend.  TJ…

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You Can Change Homelessness

Interested in volunteering? Join us for our upcoming Partnership Overview: Saturday, April 4th 9:30- 11:00 AM Burnside Shelter (111 W. Burnside, Portland) Discover our approach to ending homelessness by healing its root causes Learn more about the emergency services and long-term recovery programs we provide Hear stories from the men and women we serve about how their…

147 March 31st, 2009 0
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