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Be inspired through video stories of hope, transformation and total life recovery. Help Portland Rescue Mission change the lives of hurting men, women and children. Donate online at www.PortlandRescueMission.org or call 503-MISSION.

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Portland Rescue Mission - Vidcast episodes:

06.28.2016
Bradley's Story of Hope
Bradley laughed at the dark irony. For the last 30 years, he justified his growing addiction with the shallow, comforting thought. “I might be an alcoholic. But no matter how bad it gets, I won’t be living in a tent...
05.26.2016
Christian's Story of Hope
Christian spent 7 hard months on the streets of Portland. Worn out from the summer heat and carrying his few belongings on his back, he’d often end the day sleeping on the rocky ground – afraid. 'You have to worry...
03.27.2016
New life found at Portland Rescue Mission
So much can change in one year. Men and women in our New Life Ministries at The Harbor and Shepherd's Door share about the new life they have found. Happy Easter from all of us here at Portland Rescue Mission!...
03.01.2016
Xavier's Story of Hope
Xavier never dreamed that he’d end up homeless. But at age 13, life on the streets seemed easier than enduring more abuse at home. “It was scary, because you never know where your next meal’s going to come from. It...
12.15.2015
Lives Restored through New Life Ministries
Any day, more than 100 people are in our New Life Ministries are walking toward a new life of sobriety. Our balanced approach leads to long-term sustainability through addiction recovery, life skills and spiritual development. This takes place at Shepherd's...
12.08.2015
Why Steve and Dottie serve
Steve and Dottie Grace of A Jesus Church serve because the needs of those experiencing homelessness is so great. You too can serve with Project Christmas Care. WATCH: Why Steve and Dottie serve Your compassionate support will help bring homelessness...
12.02.2015
Robin's Story of Hope
Robin was married with her husband for 27 years. After her daughter was murdered in 2006, her marriage started to fall apart. In 2011, she was kicked out of her house and was forced to live on the streets. Thinking...
11.12.2015
John's Story of Hope
Hard was the only way John knew to do life. Growing up in a labor camp with an abusive home life and without a father, John looked to the tough migrant men around him as role models. “I thought being...
11.04.2015
Hope Begins With You And Me
Hope begins with you and me. Derrick remembers what it's like being homeless. Despite being a veteran, he eventually found himself on the street. He was cold, hungry and had nowhere to go. He found hope! And it all started...
10.30.2015
Serving Meals, Serving Hope
Thanks to your compassionate and generous support, Portland Rescue Mission serves over 330,000 meals a year. And the power of a meal to help give hope and restore life cannot be overstated. Oftetimes, it's that first meal at our Burnside...
09.29.2015
Lazara's Story of Hope
"I experienced every type of abuse there is -- physical, emotional, mental ...," she says. "I stayed much longer than I should have because I wanted to make it work, for my kids to have their fathers in their lives."...
09.16.2015
Gary's Story of Hope
A heartbreaking childhood marked by his parents’ divorce left him trapped in constant verbal and physical abuse by his mother. Foster homes only led to more abuse, profound loneliness and a complete lack of self-worth. “I never had an example...
06.30.2015
Steve's Story of Hope
A Greyhound bus station is an unlikely place for a miracle. Steve had been living on the streets of California for over a year. Addicted for years, he’d long since sold his car and every last valuable he owned on...
05.26.2015
Obi's Story of Hope
Obi was living the American dream. Growing up in Kenya was hard, especially in his abusive family. But now he’d fallen in love with an American girl, gotten married and moved to Portland where they would soon give birth to...
03.30.2015
Kelcey's Story of Hope
Kelcey wanted a friend. He’d do just about anything to fit in, to be accepted and known.“I thought alcohol would help me be this nice guy, that it was going to help me relate to people,” says Kelcey. He’d invite...
03.03.2015
Mike's Story of Hope
Before Mike came to Portland Rescue Mission, he was shocked at how difficult it was to survive while being homeless. “I woke up one morning on the Burnside Bridge in the middle of January and couldn’t feel my toes. I’d...
01.29.2015
Bill's Story of Hope
A successful working man all his life, Bill slowly slipped into an addiction to drugs and alcohol. “I was strong-headed and thought I could beat the addiction on my own,” says Bill. But he lost everything that mattered to him...
01.06.2015
Rachelle's Story of Hope
Two years ago, Rachelle had no idea what sobriety meant. Drinking since she was eight years old, Rachelle had always found herself a slave to some sort of substance. It was an endless cycle of pain, drugs, hopelessness, and more....
11.12.2014
Tiffany's Story of Hope
Tiffany stumbled down the street, shivering in the bitter December frost. Her hands, stiff from the cold and skeletal from lack of food, quivered uncontrollably. Homeless, Tiffany had been beaten and taken advantage of several times. At night, she would...
10.30.2014
Bill's Story of Hope at Thanksgiving
Bill had never been homeless before. He’d worked, married, and had several children during his life. He even remembers driving past Portland Rescue Mission and seeing homeless people outside waiting to get fed. “I remember thinking, ‘Boy, I never want...
10.01.2014
Tina's Story of Hope
Tina’s father died in a tragic car accident when she was a little girl. But worse things lay in store when her mother remarried a monster. “Don” brought drugs, violence, and sexual abuse into their home and dragged Tina’s...
07.01.2014
Barbara's Story of Hope
“You’re fired.” Two harsh words cut deep into Barbara’s heart, confirming what she instinctively believed her entire life. She was a failure. It wasn’t just the job loss. Getting fired opened deep-seated emotional wounds Barbara had tried to push down...
07.01.2014
Sean's Story of Hope
Sean felt like a nobody, sitting awkwardly as the “cool kids” talked sports and music. When someone started passing marijuana around, Sean didn’t even hesitate when it came to him. He’d grown up in a solid family and had always...
04.15.2014
Rachel's Story of Hope
Rachel awoke on a pile of dirt, freezing cold. It took her a minute, but she remembered what happened. She had entered our addiction recovery program, but a series of poor choices led to her leaving. Now she was back...

What's Portland Rescue Mission - Vidcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Portland Rescue Mission - Vidcast episodes:

Bradley's Story of Hope

Christian's Story of Hope

New life found at Portland Rescue Mission

Xavier's Story of Hope

Lives Restored through New Life Ministries

Why Steve and Dottie serve

Robin's Story of Hope

John's Story of Hope

Hope Begins With You And Me

Serving Meals, Serving Hope

Lazara's Story of Hope

Gary's Story of Hope

Steve's Story of Hope

Obi's Story of Hope

Kelcey's Story of Hope

Mike's Story of Hope

Bill's Story of Hope

Rachelle's Story of Hope

Tiffany's Story of Hope

Bill's Story of Hope at Thanksgiving

Tina's Story of Hope

Barbara's Story of Hope

Sean's Story of Hope

Rachel's Story of Hope