Offer a clean, simple, safe, place to stay , some food, a shower and a JOB....i am homeless, the care kit and such makes the givers feel good but really don't change a thing..I asked many churches for just three hundred dollars to register, insure for one month, and gas so i could take an upcoming job, was going to pay them back, turned down every time. Had to sell vehicle cheap to avoid a ticket for no plates or insurance. Walked away with just a small pack and on the streets now, am working again and now have the money to late for vehicle plates etc. lost rig and needed tools. Starting over, care packages, soup kitchens are great, but they DO NOT END HOMELESS SITUATIONS . If it makes you feel good by giving care packages great, but the majority of homeless people don't really care one way or another. They will tell you THANYOU and be ever so grateful, but once you leave they know in their hearts that it doesn't change a thing....................I KNOW I AM HOMELESS.......

Love the care kit but if you have 5 or 10 dollars to spare so they can catch a bus to change to safer environments

Sadly millions of dollars latter & the city didn't show any care for them STILL nor through the day care places out there & hoarded how the money??? unto what? for the showing proof isn't here & what now really good will be that $68million? The homeless aren't the ones reaping it's benefits & yrs. latter & millions of dollars for them in the past hasn't changed for the good of them..And it won't now... Who really got all that money 🤑💰 in the past & will now???

You will help others!

Portland Rescue Mission: The link to the free resource sheet is now dead.

This could be update for Covid19 with information regarding vaccination locations, Thank you Portland Rescue Mission. I do see the Street Roots info book. Notable mentions. (video posted date June 13, 2017)

I am reposting., this., Thank you for all your GOOD work. If KINDNESS., God bless. And prayers for healing and solutions to challenges to end their homelessness.. Thank you for giving and bring HOPE

Great video except for the "money isn't a great option" to help the unhoused. Also, don't agree with the lack of hand sanitizer or mouthwash.

This is wonderful and thank you so much for the ideas and what not to give a homeless person. I try to give to the homeless all the time and I am making care bags so you have helped me tremendously. I will most certainly do that and hand them out monthly. God bless you.

Is the resource sheet still available? The link is broken.

Why should we not give hand sanitizer. I was going to give some due to the coronavirus

Thank you. This was super helpful.

I love that video so much. It is such an honor to be a graduate of the Harbor and now be an employee at Burnside Shelter giving back.

Thank you!

Praying God blesses the people who are able and willing to help.

Wish there was more low income housing in Portland. Even RV parks that do a month by month basis and don't worry about credit checks would be nice.

It’s a honor to volunteer here ♥️

Praise God

Praise God!

Miss you James hope all is well with you

Rob, you are a resilient man. I can tell that you have so much to offer those privileged to get to know you. May your strength and your thankfulness help you to heal from your horrific life experiences.

I go to Portland Rescue Mission every month, volunteering to help the homeless. It’s a awesome job

I want to work there so much!!!! I even live near them, but I’m only 14, so I go with my church group, and sit and talk with the guests, make them feel loved and cared for in their time of need.

My church group is going and I’m suuuper exited!

I’m going to do volunteer work there on the 25th. So exited!! I can’t wait to help people in rough situations. ❤️

Awesome

Nice video! Keep it up!

Thank you for these suggestions. It is winter at the moment where I live (Adelaide, Australia) and I want to make a package for a homeless man I see around the city quite often. I have bought him hot drinks and some food, but I always wish I could do more. I have a lovely thick, thermal winter coat that I never wear and thought of making up a bag with the coat and adding some gloves and a woolly hat, but wasn't sure what else to include. Your video gave me some great ideas and I think I will add socks, water and some non-perishable foods too. Thanks for sharing these tips!

This is helpful to understand the "road to homelessness"

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Bravo friend. God bless you.

I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!!!

I'm so very happy for and proud of my dear friend and her beautiful family. Thank you so much Portland Rescue and Shepherds Door! <3

That is my boy X! Love this man. Old roommate/confidant at the Harbor. My go to - where is it in the Book? - a good friend.

Jim Thank you for sharing your story. You've put a face to the little bit of money I send every month. May God continue to bless you as you trust in Him.

What a great blessing all the women and children live. Thanks Christine. Cyril

Good job Mike...very proud of you!

Great music, another great story!

These videos are made really well, filming. I notice all these testimonies were of the person first wanting God, that is such a big step. Glad to hear, this gentleman's story sounded like a whirlwind in the beginning, suddenly homeless and in cold weather, no idea what to do. Awesome story.

Another amazing story, I am so happy to see the message and hope Portland Rescue spreads, with His help of course! (: And I know where that park is, haha, great video!

Her wanting God in her life is the first step, that's awesome she has come so far, beautiful story(:

Addicted to drugs for years, Steve had been living on the streets of California for over a year. He sold his car and every last valuable that he had, looking for one last drug frenzy. Steve had given up on life. And then a miracle happened at a Greyhound bus station ... (Read more about Steve's "Story of Hope": www.portlandrescuemission.org/steve)

After waking up in January on the Burnside Bridge and unable to feel his toes, Mike went to the Burnside Shelter to talk with a staff member. “I’m scared. I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to drink, I don’t want to use and I want off the streets.” Today, he celebrates a brand new life. Read more of his story: www.portlandrescuemission.org/news/stories-of-hope/once-scared-and-overwhelmed-mike-found-purpose-at-the-harbor/

Gigi - I love you so much! I miss your beautiful smile and your even more beautiful heart. I know great things will happen for you. We are a sorority, the SD sorority. We will always be family. <3 <3 <3 ~ SJ

Watch our GIVE HOPE telethon on FOX 12 Oregon tomorrow! When you make a donation today or tomorrow... 1. You will be automatically entered to win an iPad mini! 2. A donation of $16/month or more gets you a $30 Fred Meyer gift card 3. Any donation amount helps feed and care for hurting men, women and children this holiday season and throughout the year. Tune in at 6:30PM for a special live presentation. In order to qualify for Fred Meyer and iPad incentives, you must donate via this link: bit.ly/1tVdr2X

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Our Burnside Shelter has a critical need right now for BLANKETS. Socks also continue to be a high-need item. You can drop donations off at our Burnside location (111 W Burnside) 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Shepherd's Door also accepts donations (13207 NE Halsey). Please spread the word! Donation Needs - MM #42 - Portland Rescue Mission

Patrick is one of the awesome guys in our Link program! His struggles with alcohol and drugs left him homeless on the streets for almost 6 months, but now he's working hard to get back on his feet! Patrick knows that none of this would be possible without your generous support: "I just want to thank all the donors that have made this possible for me. Thank you guys very much." Patrick Finds Hope - MM #41 - Portland Rescue Mission

14 months ago, Ashley was homeless and addicted to heroin. Last Friday, she graduated from our New Life Ministry program! Now, she has an awesome opportunity to give back! Check out her video to see what she's up to... Ashley Graduates! - MM #39 - Portland Rescue Mission