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Employment Opportunities at Portland Rescue Mission

Looking for a job? Join our team of passionate staff as we work to provide emergency care and long-term recovery for homeless men, women and children in the Portland, Oregon area. We’re currently hiring for the following positions. (See full descriptions here.) Men’s Evening Outreach Associate Men’s Ministry Part-Time Night Manager Next Step Men’s House…

58 August 31st, 2011 0
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Homeless On Wheels

The rise in homelessness shows itself in surprising ways.  The number of families without housing increases.  With no place to go, many survive by living in their vehicles.  Even that comes with great challenges. From Willamette Week: OUT OF THE CAR: Edie Richards with sons Chris (left) and Greg in a WinCo lot where they…

63 August 23rd, 2011 0
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Parliament Gives Back To Portland

Portland Rescue Mission congratulates Parliament for being listed one of the top places to work in the U.S. Outside Magazine recently researched companies all across America, ranking them according to which best enabled employees to balance productivity with an active, socially and ecologically conscious lifestyle.  Parliament, a Portland-based creative marketing agency, ranked #9 for their…

70 August 22nd, 2011 0
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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 Door (13201 NE Halsey, Portland) at your earliest convenience.…

71 August 19th, 2011 0
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Employment Opportunities at Portland Rescue Mission

Looking for a job? Join our team of passionate staff as we work to provide emergency care and long-term recovery for homeless men, women and children in the Portland, Oregon area. We’re currently hiring for the following positions. (See full descriptions here.) Men’s Evening Outreach Associate Men’s Ministry Part-Time Night Manager Next Step Men’s House…

69 August 18th, 2011 0
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Exercise Helps Provide Total Life Recovery

In our New Life Recovery Ministry, hurting people find a refuge of healing for mind, body and soul — a total life recovery. Exercise Helps Provide Total Life Recovery (video) (Quicktime Version) MIND – The Learning Center furthers education and prepares men and women for future employment. Volunteer tutors provide individualized instruction to help residents…

61 August 16th, 2011 0
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Senator Mark Hatfield Remembered as Champion of Homeless Men, Women and Children

Mark HatfieldDoug Beghtel/The Oregonian Portland Rescue Mission is proud to honor the memory of Senator Mark Hatfield, a lifelong public servant and champion of homeless men, women and children. Senator Hatfield, who passed away on August 7, is known as a statesman and a person of great integrity. He is remembered as a wonderful Christian…

66 August 12th, 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 August 11th, 2011 0
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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 Rescue Mission. With the help of a master gardener, the girls will…

65 August 10th, 2011 0
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David’s Daughter Died

David was driving when the accident happened.  His daughter died.  His wife blamed him for killing their girl. Homelessness starts in surprising — and heartbreaking — ways. Thankfully, David’s story didn’t end there.  Listen to his short story in this audio clip from WAY-FM 104.5.

74 August 8th, 2011 0
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