Category Archives: Newsletter

April 2012 Newsletter - Lg

Ann and Jonathan – April 2012 “Rescue Portland” Newsletter

It almost always starts with hitting rock bottom, then another hurting person turns to the Mission for a hot meal. Especially during Easter – just days away. Our emergency shelter ministry is full. Daily meal counts continue to grow (up 17% this year alone!). And we have... Read More

Chris’ Just Wanted To Give Up – November 2011 Newsletter

Chris stumbled through life, crippled by addiction to alcohol. He wanted a better life, to be a good father. Today, Chris is a long way from the desperate life they once knew. He’s healing from the past and well on his way to a stable, healthy life. Read about Chris …... Read More

Danielle’s and Philip’s Journeys To New Life – October 2011 Newsletter

At just 13 years old, Danielle was already being pulled down by meth and alcohol. Homelessness, depression and suicide attempts followed soon after. Could she turn her life around before it was too late? Philip had failed so many times, he didn’t believe his life was... Read More

July Newsetter – Michael and Cecilia Start New Lives

After the death of his parents and the loss of his job, Michael was overcome with sorrow. He relapsed into alcohol, but wanted a way out. He came to us with a burning question, and his life depended on the answer. Cecilia and her daughter fled the violence and substance …... Read More

Erin and Larry Escape Homelessness – March 2011 Newsletter

Erin was nearly 8 months pregnant — and homeless. She knew her daughters could be taken from her and would do anything to keep that from happening. Larry sat coughing on a cold, wet sidewalk. Bronchitis and fever weakened his body. He needed food, rest — and hope.... Read More

Making New Memories – November Newsletter

Most of the homeless men and women who come to us for help suffer from deep relational wounds in their past. That was certainly true for Jim and Kristen. But they’re not letting the past hold them back. Jim sold everything he had to buy a bus ticket to Oregon …... Read More

October Newsletter – Healing Multiplied

Nicole didn’t want her son to remember her.  Ed fought to gain a life he never thought possible. Read their stories of hope in our latest “Rescue Portland” newsletter. Nathan Has His Mommy BackNicole didn’t want her son to remember who she was Nicole... Read More

July Newsletter – Freedom is Here!

James and Yvonne had decent lives at one time. But trauma and addiction destroyed what they held dear. Could they be free? Read their stories in our latest “Rescue Portland” newsletter. Still Waters Run DeepJames’ cool demeanor hid years of pain James spent... Read More

A Fresh Start – March Newsletter

Two young people have a second chance at life. Emily and Damien had such promise in life — until personal pain and uncontrolled addiction nearly destroyed them. No Ordinary RingIt’s a Promise that Led to Healing When Emily talks about her mom, her big brown eyes... Read More

December Newsletter – Lives Regained

Parrish and Terri are just two of the many people who are finding new life through Portland Rescue Mission’s 12- to 18-month recovery program. - Read their stories in our special holiday “Rescue Portland” newsletter.- Watch more about them in their video stories... Read More