The Greatest of These is Love
Love is action. When people are loved by their neighbors it changes lives.
Finding Community & Leaving Homelessness Behind
It is no surprise that homelessness is debilitating. Being without a home is both mentally and physically exhausting. And then there is…
The Harbor: A Devotion of Restoration
Bob Rapp started serving at Portland Rescue Mission as a volunteer in 1995. Every Friday morning he taught in the men’s long-term…
Every Day Advent
Arianne Benedetto bring us a devotional of hope as our guest blogger. As the lead grant writer at Portland Rescue Mission, Arianne…
A Thanksgiving Devotional
Our guest blogger today is Karen Hartmann, Chaplain to the women at Shepherd’s Door. She has been in full-time ministry as an…
Collaborative Ministry to Serve the Homeless
Collaborative ministry is part of how Portland Rescue Mission serves the homeless in Portland, Oregon.
Portland Rescue Mission: 70 Years of Hope and Restoration
This year Portland Rescue Mission celebrates 70 years of giving hope and restoring lives of the homeless in the Portland, Oregon community.
“I Love Seeing Women’s Lives Changed”
Deanne K, Program Manager for Women’s Connect talks about why she loves her job and the lives she gets to touch at Portland Rescue Mission.
The Path to Homelessness May Not Be What You Think
The path to homelessness is complex. Beth’s story reminds us that life can take a dramatic turn that ends in homelessness and fear. Portland Rescue Mission is ready to give hope.
The Hidden Face of Homelessness
Women are the new face of homelessness, struggling against pain and trauma. Portland Rescue Mission offers hope and transformation for a new life.
Portland Rescue Mission’s Community House for Mothers is Open!
In partnership with Cedar Mill Bible Church Portland Rescue Mission’s Community House for mother and kids is open.
CommuniCare and Portland Rescue Mission Bring Hope to Those Homeless and Hungry
CommuniCare teens award Portland Rescue Mission a grant to give hope to those experiencing homelessness in the Portland, Or area.
Portland Pedal Power Partners with Mission Bar-B-Que to Fight Hunger
Portland Pedal Power is partnering with Portland Rescue Mission’s social enterprise Mission Bar-B-Que to fight hunger while delivering delicious food to downtown Portland
Amanda’s Story of Restoration
This month, five amazing women who had struggled with drugs, addiction and homelessness, have completed the New Life Program at our recovery center for women and children.
Andrew Hall, Safety/ Health/ Wellness Advocate
Andrew Hall, our Assistant Director at the Burnside Shelter here at Portland Rescue Mission, has won an award, honoring him for making safety a priority in the workplace.
March Glimmers
God is doing amazing things in the lives of the residents here at Portland Rescue Mission! At The Harbor, our community of…
Our volunteers at Shelter 365
Volunteering can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Our annual telethons have been blessed with amazing group of people that are able to…
A Glimmer of Hope
Homelessness hurts, especially when the weather turns cold and wet. Many Portlanders have nowhere to go for shelter and feel lost, hungry…
Cycle PDX Helping Their Neighbors in Need
During these harsh winter months, warm socks are one of the biggest priorities for many men and women suffering from homelessness. Jesse,…
Bringing Christmas Cheer to the Burnside Shelter
The Partners Group, LLC and CEO, Rod Cruickshank, have been wonderful partners of Portland Rescue Mission in many ways through the years. Their company…
The CARES Act Makes Charity Beneficial for all Taxpayers in 2020
The CARES Act was passed on March 27th, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The intent was to create relief to US…
