About Homelessness | Portland Rescue Mission

August 21, 2017

Not many couples spend their rehearsal dinner serving at a rescue mission. Meet Elizabeth and Adam, who did just that. “Our marriage…

August 16, 2017

Daily, our staff serve and invest in the lives of our guests at the Burnside Shelter. It’s amazing when our guests also…

August 8, 2017

A scorching heat wave continues across the Portland area. With temperatures well above 90 degrees, people living on the street, in…

July 19, 2017

Most people know that Portland Rescue Mission gives hope to thousands of people in crisis by providing free hot meals, safe shelter,…

July 12, 2017

Being homeless in the summer is no vacation. For people living on the streets, life is a constant threat of dehydration, heat…

July 5, 2017

For Marianne, the nighttime was especially difficult. “I felt lost, confused. I didn’t have much energy or desire to try to…

June 30, 2017

Maureen felt lost in her addiction. “I had legal issues, lost my job, had no way to support myself, and was…

June 29, 2017

We want to invite you to join our team of men and women who are passionate about what they do to restore…

June 26, 2017

What do I do when approached by a man or woman facing homelessness? Should I give them money? Care Kits are…

June 21, 2017

Summer at Shepherd’s Door means outdoor play, water parks and plenty of field trips for the children in the Family Life…