Give Portland’s Homeless a Happy Birthday


But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, AND YOU WILL BE BLESSED. Then at the resurrection of the righteous, GOD WILL REWARD YOU for inviting those who could not repay you...
—Luke 14:13,14

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Listen to a brief audio clip of birthday stories from our clients »

Birthdays are supposed to be a happy occasion, where family and friends gather around and cheer you on. However, for the homeless birthdays are often far from being “happy”.

Once a year the Portland Rescue Mission holds a birthday party for the homeless sponsored by Fred Meyer. On Wednesday February 20th, the Portland Rescue Mission staff, volunteers and New Life Program members will sing Happy Birthday to the lonely homeless guests who frequent our Mission. Fred Meyer will decorate the Dining Room and serve cake and ice cream. Each homeless guest present will receive a card you send to let them know you remember them and care.

Send A Card

Personally touch the life of a hurting, homeless person by sending a card or cards today!

  • Write a message in a store-bought or homemade card.
  • Please do not include any of your personal contact information.
  • Enclose your card in the matching envelope, but do not seal it.
  • Place the card and matching envelope in a larger envelope and mail to:

Birthday Party for the Homeless
Portland Rescue Mission
P.O. Box 3713
Portland, OR 97208-3713

Financial Gift

Another way to help is to give a financial gift today ».