Category Archives: Burnside Shelter

Four Men Graduate From New Life Recovery - Portland Rescue Mission

4 Men Celebrate New Life

Four men recently graduated from our New Life Recovery Ministry. Dale, Kevin, Steven and Jonathan have spent the last 12-18 months addressing the root causes behind their addiction and homelessness. Thanks to friends like you, these men experienced counseling, life skills training... Read More

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Weekend Meals Now Available

Portland’s hungry and homeless will now have access to free lunches on Saturday and Sunday, served by Portland Rescue Mission and funded by The Walmart Foundation as part of its nationwide hunger relief program. For years the Mission has served a hot, nutritious breakfast... Read More

Winter Shelter Begins

The nights have turned cold here in the northwest. To help care for our homeless guests, we’ve expand our capacity at the Burnside Shelter from 50 to around 130 beds and mats as of November 1st.  To those who don’t have shelter, we regularly hand out blankets... Read More

How Important Is A Restroom?

Last December, Holly, a member of our staff, met Rick* sitting on the sidewalk outside the Burnside Shelter.  Rick hadn’t eaten all day.  He was exhausted and dehydrated. Dinner was about to be served inside the Mission, so Holly invited Rick to stay and eat.... Read More

8 Men Start New Life

Eight men celebrated milestones in their recovery on Sunday, September 27th. Wes, Mark, Philip, Mike, Larry, William, David and Parrish have spent the last 12-18 months in the hard work getting to the root cause behind their homelessness and addiction. Through counseling, spiritual... Read More

A Cup of Cold Water

Scorching summer heat above 100 degrees this week puts homeless men, women and children at risk. Our Burnside Shelter is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week from 1:00-5:00 PM with air conditioning, movies and free beverages. [ADDITIONAL NOTE: Due to continued hot weather,... Read More

Does A Restroom Really Matter?

Portland Rescue Mission was honored this week for providing quality restrooms for homeless men, women and children — the only 24/7 restroom access in the Old Town area of Portland. For people on the street, having access to a restroom beyond normal business hours is essential.... Read More