Category Archives: Make A Difference

Donate Socks for the Homeless

Socks for the Homeless

Help Famous Footwear and Portland Rescue Mission care for men, women and children in need. Donate socks at any participating Famous Footwear location listed below. Help us spread the word by sharing this on Facebook and Twitter.  Or donate now to Portland Rescue Mission to... Read More

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Mother’s Day Collection for Shepherd’s Door

Donate make up and spa items to help hurting women feel loved and beautiful this Mother’s Day. 104.1 FM “The Fish” and Lloyd Center mall have partnered to collect new cosmetic and spa items such as nail polish, curling irons, bath robes, mineral bath salts,... Read More

Blanket Donation

Much Needed Blanket and Clothing Donations

Last week, generous donations of clothing and blankets arrived at Portland Rescue Mission — just in time. We received 1,250 heavy-duty blankets just one day before temperatures fell and snow covered much of Portland. The specialty blankets are water-proof outside, quilted... Read More

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Birthday Party for the Homeless

  Give a Happy Birthday to a hurting person Many homeless men and women watch their birthday come and go uncelebrated. But thanks to the generosity of Fred Meyer, KLOVE, Air1 and your thoughtfulness, our homeless guests will know they’re not forgotten this year.... Read More

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How To Pack A Care Kit

Care Kits are a simple way to provide practical help to a homeless man or woman. Keep some in your car so you’re prepared to offer to a person in need. Items to Include: A typical Care Kit consists of a watertight gallon-size zipper lock plastic bag filled with items... Read More

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Portland Church Partnerships Help Homeless Families

  From Oregonlive.com: Many in the Portland faith community believe it’s their core duty to help the destitute, and they don’t think their congregations are doing enough. At the same time, the prospect of doing more flummoxes them. Paul Schroeder understands... Read More

"Add A Meal" At Elmer’s Restaurant To Help Feed People In Need

Give hope and help support local families! Visit one of the 10 participating Portland-area Elmer’s restaurants before November 27th to “Add A Meal”. For just $1.88, Portland Rescue Mission can provide a meal to a hungry man, woman or child. Elmer’s... Read More

Christmas Wish List

For most of the men, women and children in our residential recovery program, the holidays don’t hold happy memories. Many do not have the finances to purchase Christmas gifts for the people they love.With your help, this Christmas will be different. They’ll know... Read More

Urgent Need for Socks

Each Tuesday night, a loving team of Portland Rescue Mission volunteers wash and massage the feet of homeless women. But we’re running low on clean, new socks to share. Could you help? Donate new socks at either our Burnside Shelter (111 W. Burnside, Portland) or Shepherd’s... Read More

Girl Scouts Provide Gardens At Shepherd’s Door

Three local Girl Scouts are helping homeless women and children discover the joy of gardening.  Rachel W., Rachel N. and Kelly C. have built four raised garden beds and an herb garden at Shepherd’s Door, the women and children’s recovery ministry of Portland... Read More