Springtime provides a constant reminder of new life and renewal. With the bareness of winter behind and the fullness of summer still months away, it’s important to take a moment and acknowledge the change and growth that these days bring, one at a time. Growth is a process, from a seed to a flower, from…
Read MoreAs part of our New Life Ministries, Shepherd’s Door provides a safe space for up to 40 women, and 25 children, while they pursue recovery from addictions, develop life skills and restore healthy relationships. After the women complete the 12-month residential treatment program, we gather together as a community to celebrate their accomplishment. Last month,…
Read MoreIt takes just $9 to provide one full night of meals, shelter and care for someone in need. Every donation makes such a difference in the lives of those we serve. Oftentimes, knowing someone cares is what makes the most profound impact on another person. Our friend Calvin recently sent us a letter explaining how…
Read MoreMeet Jon Anderson, lead mechanic for Portland Rescue Mission’s Drive Away Hunger. Whether you’re looking to donate a used car, or purchase one, your support provides meals, shelter and recovery care to men, women and children suffering from hunger, homelessness and addiction. You’re also providing vocational training in customer service and automotive operations for participants in our New Life Recovery program! Jon Anderson oversees the…
Read MoreJoin a culture of people who value hard work, caring for others, and a Biblically-based ministry environment! We describe ourselves as highly relational, Christ-centered, joyful Servants. Our Mission is to give hope and restore life. If that sounds like something you would like to be a part of, take a look at some of the new employment…
Read MoreTonight, temperatures will to dip below freezing again, as KATU News predicts 1-3 inches of snow falling this afternoon in the Portland Metro Area. This winter emergency is threatening the lives of vulnerable men, women and children, some of whom will spend the night on the streets with only cardboard or plastic sheeting to protect…
Read MorePortland Rescue Mission has many locations, but every month staff from across all the sites come together to serve at the Burnside Shelter. From handing out plates of warm breakfast to wiping down tables and clearing trays, staff interact with the guests coming through the shelter. For many, it’s a chance to center themselves, reminding…
Read MoreJust days before their wedding, Jake and Alexsis Woolsey gathered 23 of their closest friends and family to serve dinner at the Portland Rescue Mission’s Burnside Shelter. “It started as a simple idea… to give back,” Jake said. They fed a warm meal to 274 men and women in need, greeting each one as they…
Read MoreAre you looking for an opportunity to use and develop your skills in a Christ-centered, service-oriented environment? Are you passionate about bringing relationships, recovery and restoration to hurting men, women and children in the community? Portland Rescue Mission has a variety of full and part-time job openings, spanning different roles and sites within our organization.…
Read MoreHappy 2018! As we look forward to the new year, it’s important to take a moment and remember the lessons learned in the last. It can be easy to move forward without taking the time to reflect, especially when some of the most lasting lessons are learned in our lowest moments, those we’d like to…
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