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Executive Director Eric Bauer: Why Don’t They Help Themselves?

Drive by the west end of the Burnside Bridge any morning and evening, and you’ll likely see hundreds of men and women lined up to get a good hot meal at the Mission. For me, that sight is full of heartbreak and hope. I grieve to see so many people suffering in desperate situations. Yet I’m…

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A Meal Made A Difference

“You look like a guy who could use a cup of coffee.” Shivering from Portland’s winter rain, Don* gratefully accepted the hot mug, treasuring its warmth in his cold, stiff hands, feeling it radiate through his body. The simple, kind gesture by a Mission staff member grabbed Don’s heart. Once again, he was amazed. These…

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Mainly Cabinets Gifts Mission New Mail System

Did you know that about 1,000 people use Burnside’s Shelter as their home address? Our mail services provide anyone who needs one–an address for job applications, family correspondence, medication and legal issues. Mail is “an essential service for our guests to navigate life and move forward,” said Tim Desper, Director of Burnside Services. One of…

92 September 28th, 2016 0
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Leave a Legacy of Hope

When a mother commits to changing her life––breaking the cycle of drugs and abuse––she is not only changing her life, but the lives of her children for generations to come.   She is changing her story, her legacy.  When you invest in a life like hers by donating to Portland Rescue Mission, you are part of…

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Dear Digital Marketing Specialist, Your Desk is Ready

You are passionate about seeing the hurting find hope. You are a problem solver. You enjoy social media trends and analytics. You love writing… And that’s what makes you a great candidate for the position of Digital Marketing Specialist at Portland Rescue Mission! You will expand the message and ministry of Portland Rescue Mission by…

104 September 21st, 2016 0
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3 Reasons to donate your car to Drive Away Hunger

It’s time for a new car and you’re thinking of selling your old one, but have you considered donating it to Portland Rescue Mission? Here’s 3 big reasons to donate it to Drive Away Hunger:   You get the maximum tax deduction. Because we repair cars and sell them, many donors get a higher tax deduction than offered…

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Volunteers bring art and healing to Burnside’s hurting

It’s not every day you meet an art chaplain, much less two in the same family. But for Margie and Roger, choosing this direction for their lives makes sense…So does volunteering at the art workshop that meets on Thursdays at the Burnside Shelter. This time is set aside for guests to enjoy a snack, be…

91 September 16th, 2016 0
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Experience a day in the life of Portland Rescue Mission

Take a tour of our facilities, all from the comfort of your own home! You may be surprised. Many people think we are a soup kitchen, but Portland Rescue Mission functions as a multi-facility program that serves men, women and children facing addiction, homelessness and hopelessness. Since 1949 Portland Rescue Mission has been giving hope…

103 September 15th, 2016 0
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The ‘little fighter’ finds God’s love: Marci’s Jubilee story

Her name means “little fighter.” And no surprise. “I’ve never met someone so resistant to God’s grace,” shared her Growth Leader, Julia. “I always thought I had to earn my love,” said Marci. Marci learned a defining truth when she came to Shepherd’s Door, the women and children’s program at Portland Rescue Mission. “God is…

90 September 14th, 2016 0
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From addiction and doubt to confidence and hope: Sarah’s Jubilee story

“The day I arrived here, I knew the second I walked in the door, my life would never be the same,” said Sarah. She came to Shepherd’s Door fresh out of jail. “I spent 13 years addicted to drugs and all the destruction that comes with that.” But her life radically changed. Shepherd’s Door provided…

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