Glimmer Report
You may be asking yourself, what is a Glimmer? A Glimmer is a way that God demonstrates His love toward us, in small or special ways. God may use you to encourage someone or He may send someone along...
View ArticleFulfilling Careers at Portland Rescue Mission
Spring brings new life and new opportunities. Portland Rescue Mission is hiring! At Portland Rescue Mission, we describe ourselves as highly relational, Christ-centered, joyful servants. Our passion is...
View ArticleGood Friday Message from Executive Director, Eric Bauer
Hear a Good Friday Message from the Executive Director of Portland Rescue Mission, Eric Bauer. For 75 years we’ve been able to offer the love and grace of Jesus Christ to those who are experiencing...
View ArticlePortland Rescue Mission Volunteer to Volunteer Manager
This week, we celebrate National Volunteer Week by spending some time with Volunteer Manager Allison Parris, who’s volunteer journey began at just 11 years old! Allison’s Story Allison first started...
View ArticleFresh Start Catering in Portland, Oregon
This spring, kick off the warm weather with a catered meal by Fresh Start Catering with our new Spring Menu! Simply put, Fresh Start Catering is here to serve. This process begins with serving you and...
View ArticleMother’s Day at Shepherd’s Door
This Mother’s Day, Shepherd’s Door women and children are celebrating! Michelle Corbin, our Family Life Manager, shares with us some ways that Portland Rescue Mission supports the women to become...
View ArticlePortland Rescue Mission Personal Perspective: Gary Parkin
Volunteers play an invaluable role in the ministry of Portland Rescue Mission. In 2022 alone, 877 volunteers served a grand total of 15,397 hours. Each hour was filled with the kind of relational care...
View ArticleGOLD SHOES. Who knew?
I’ve had such wild ride these last few months thanks to a pair of sneakers that were dropped down the donation chute at Portland Rescue Mission’s Burnside Shelter. Earlier this year, a man who is in...
View ArticleGOLD SHOES. Who knew? – PART 2
We knew this was a special story, but it has been so amazing to see all of the excitement about the Spike Lee Air Jordan sneaker auction coming up on Monday. We have gotten, well, A LOT of press (See...
View ArticleGOLD SHOES. Who knew? – PART 3
The Auction Has Ended! $50,800! The gold Air Jordans, the mystery donation that has puzzled and delighted us, sold for MORE THAN TWICE their estimated auction price at Sotheby’s this morning!! A...
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