The Partners Group, LLC and CEO, Rod Cruickshank, have been wonderful partners of Portland Rescue Mission in many ways through the years. Their company culture includes giving back and they offer many service opportunities to their employees. For over 10 years, one of those service groups, led by Cruickshank, has come to help decorate the Burnside Shelter of the Portland…
Read MoreColumbia Bank launched its fourth annual Warm Hearts Winter Drive this year to benefit men, women and children suffering from the pain of homelessness in our community! Columbia President and Chief Executive Officer Hadley Robbins commented, “Columbia Bank recognizes how the homelessness crisis impacts the entire Northwest, so we sought to implement a direct way…
Read MoreLast month, we celebrated the graduation of five residents from Shepherd’s Door. Each graduate spent a few moments reflecting on the circumstances that brought them here and on the change they’ve experienced during their stay. “I’ve lived a life of confusion and fear as far back as I can remember,” Dani shared. “Eventually I became…
Read MoreThis week’s weather predicts rain every day, with temperatures hovering below 60°. For the men, women and children in our community without safe shelter, this time of year can be painful, and sometimes even deadly. Pneumonia, frostbite and hypothermia are just a few of the illnesses from exposure to the elements that effect those suffering from homelessness,…
Read MoreWhen Scott Casseday won the annual community forum contest run by AT&T, he knew immediately where he would direct the charitable donation. He selected Portland Rescue Mission as the recipient of AT&T’s generous award. “The work that Portland Rescue Mission does is important,” Casseday explained, “There’s homelessness everywhere, it’s something that needs to be addressed. I hope…
Read MoreAt Shepherd’s Door, women and children have a safe, secure space to recover from the pain of their past. The 12-month residential program offers addiction recovery, life skills training and spiritual growth as they develop an understanding of how to make a total life change, restoring relationships, and living in freedom! Every few months, we…
Read MoreOver the years Portland Rescue Mission, through the Burnside Shelter, has offered hope one meal at a time, serving 333,731 meals last year alone. These meals are often the first step to a second chance at life for those suffering from homelessness and addiction in our community. People like Don: “That meal was a new…
Read MoreWe’ve experienced record-breaking heat over the last few weeks here in Portland, and all predictions point to it continuing for the rest of this summer. As temperatures rise, so does the need for shelter. Extreme weather conditions often affect vulnerable populations the most. Many individuals in our community don’t have a safe place to cool…
Read MoreEvery few months, we take the time to recognize our graduates from our long-term 12-month New Life Recovery Programs at Shepherd’s Door, for women and children, or The Harbor, for men. This is always a time of celebration as we commemorate their achievements and acknowledge the work they have put in to get to where they are…
Read MoreLast year Portland Rescue Mission served over 330,000 meals to people facing hunger and homelessness. For many, the Burnside Shelter kitchen is not just the source of their next meal. It’s a source of hope for their future. A meal served with a smile restores dignity to hurting individuals, and is often an entry point into programs…
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