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Thank You, Walmart!

Help Portland Rescue Mission win $100,000 to feed and care for hurting people in Oregon. A moment of your time could help give hope to thousands! Thank You, Walmart! (YouTube link) Walmart has chosen Portland Rescue Mission as one of the five top nonprofits serving the people of Oregon. Walmart employees will vote now through…

57 July 21st, 2011 0
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Books for Portland’s Homeless Men and Women

A passionate Laura Moulten uses an pedal-powered bookmobile to engage with and enrich the lives of men and women on the street. From OregonLive.com: Beth Nakamura, The Oregonian On a gray Wednesday morning, Skidmore Fountain Plaza is not an inviting space. The wind is cold, the cobblestones and concrete hard, the whine of the streetcars…

62 July 13th, 2011 0
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Join Us For A Summer BBQ!

You’re invited to a summer BBQ! This Volunteer Connection event is our way of saying “Thank you”.  Not a volunteer?  No problem!  We’d still love for you to come. Portland Rescue Mission – Next Step 10336 NE Wygant, Portland (Map It) Saturday, July 16 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Enjoy a FREE lunch, hang out with…

62 July 11th, 2011 0
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“Simplify Sale” To Benefit Homeless Men and Women

The Simplify Sale is a HUGE, FREE yard sale, outdoor concert, BBQ, and charity event. This year’s event features over 50 participant stations with tons of household goods for sale, live music, sizzling BBQ, and life-simplifying service providers. Saturday, August 27th13691 SW Morgan RoadSherwood, Oregon 97140 SCHEDULE 9 am to 2 pm – Simplify Sale yard sale + live…

60 July 8th, 2011 0
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Homeless Men and Women Receive GED

Aaron, Cecilia and Carl celebrate having received their GED. This past May, three men and women in our New Life Recovery Ministry proudly achieved the requirements for receiving their GED.  We celebrate with Aaron, Cecilia and Carl for accomplishing this important milestone in their education. It’s not unusual for homeless men and women to have dropped…

64 July 7th, 2011 1
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Portland Homelessness On The Rise

In spite of Portland’s best efforts to curb homelessness, the effect of the economic downturn is keeping numbers high.  Your support this summer will help us continue to meet the urgent needs of homeless men, women and children in our community.  Thank you! From the Portland Tribune: Despite the addition of new facilities to house…

66 July 6th, 2011 0
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Cecilia’s Story of Hope

Cecilia and her daughter fled the violence and substance abuse that dominated the home where they lived. Cecilia’s Story of Hope (Quicktime Version) As a single mother, Cecilia wasn’t sure her life would ever get better. Your support provides safety and healing for women with nowhere else to turn. You keep children together with their…

67 July 5th, 2011 0
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What Small Things Are You Grateful For?

Mark Horvath was formerly homeless and now runs InvisblePeople.TV to give voice to men and women on the street.  He writes about his experiences of being homeless and of helping others. From Hardly Normal: This week I had to get a P.O. Box and it reminded of something that happened years ago that had a…

59 July 1st, 2011 0
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