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Tender Care for Homeless Women
Special outreach day helps women feel beautiful again
Life 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 month, Portland Rescue Mission provided a safe haven for around 75 of these hurting women at our Burnside Shelter. Volunteers from the Community of Adsideo pampered women with massages, manicures, haircuts and clean clothing. The women enjoyed food, conversation and love in a safe, warm environment,
Sadly, the numerous women we met . . .
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Birthday Party for the Homeless
Send a card to let hurting people know they're loved
Many homeless men and women watch their birthday come and go uncelebrated. But thanks to the generosity of Fred Meyer and your thoughtfulness, our homeless guests will know they're not forgotten this year.
On Wednesday, February 17th, we'll throw a birthday party complete with gifts, cake, cards and colorful decorations.
You can be a part of our annual Birthday Party for the Homeless when you send a birthday card with an encouraging note to let a hurting person know you care.
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Dig Deeper Into Homelessness
RSVP today for a free one-day training event
Learn more about the deeper issues related to homelessness and addiction in our upcoming one-day workshop event.
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Saturday, March 13
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Shepherd's Door
13207 NE Halsey, Portland
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Even if you're not currently a volunteer, you're welcome to join us for this Volunteer Training where you can:
- Learn from knowledgeable staff who work daily with homeless men and women
- Interact in a small, workshop format to explore specific areas of your interest
- Connect with other people who care about issues of homelessness and addiction
Workshops will include: Relational Addiction, Chemical Addiction, Women's Outreach, Children's Recovery and more.
Registration is free. Lunch is provided.
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