When Jennifer’s four children were taken from her, she was devastated. Jennifer’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) Jennifer from pdxmission on Vimeo.Most of us can’t imagine that kind of pain. But Jennifer didn’t give up. Thanks to you, Jennifer is finding help at Shepherd’s Door, the women and children’s ministry of Portland Rescue Mission. She’s…
Read MoreFrom Street Roots, I feel like a target—assualts on women run through Portland She is neatly dressed, wearing a clean pair of jeans, a sweater, and raincoat. At 47 years, her short hair is streaked white. Homeless for the first time in her life, C moved to Portland three years ago and worked for temping…
Read MoreInterested in volunteering? Join us for our upcoming Partnership Overviews this month: Saturday, January 9th 9:30- 11:00 AM Burnside Shelter (111 W. Burnside, Portland) Thursday, January 21st 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…
Read MoreInterested in volunteering? Join us for our upcoming Partnership Overviews this month: Saturday, December 5th 9:30- 11:00 AM Burnside Shelter (111 W. Burnside, Portland) Thursday, December 17th 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…
Read MoreFor most of the men, women and children in our residential recovery program, the holidays don’t hold happy memories. Many do not have the finances to purchase Christmas gifts for the people they love. With your help, this Christmas will be different. They’ll know someone remembers them and cares. You can help by providing a…
Read MoreInterested in volunteering? Join us for our upcoming Partnership Overview: Thursday, March 19th 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 recovery programs we provide Hear stories from the men and women we serve about how…
Read MoreFrom Jan, a staff member of Portland Rescue Mission: Maria* is a young woman whose husband died six months ago. As part of her process for working through her grief, she wrote a letter to God: Dear God, If I knew how I felt, I would tell you. But I don’t. Sometimes I’m sad, but…
Read MoreLife 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, April 24th, Portland Rescue Mission provided a safe haven for around 75 of these hurting women at our Burnside Shelter. Volunteers from the Community…
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