August 2011 - Page 2 of 2 - Portland Rescue Mission

After the Storm – Homeless in Portland

A YouTube video recently highlighted by KATU.com highlights the plight of homelessness in Portland, Oregon. Music by Mumford & Sons, “After the Storm”. Aside from two quick clips, the people in this video are actual homeless men and women in our city. Note that Portland Rescue Mission does not encourage giving cash to panhandlers in…

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Black Gold Soil Jump Starts Garden Plan

Portland Rescue Mission is grateful to Black Gold for the generous donation of materials to help build gardens at Shepherd’s Door, our ministry center for women and children. Thank you! From the Oregon Faith Report: Black Gold®, manufacturer of potting soils, amendments and fertilizers, is accustomed to helping gardeners of all kinds plant herbs and…

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