In today’s world, we could all use something that brings a sense of steadfast peace, comfort, and purpose to our lives, even in our darkest hour. The homeless community all over the world faces struggles every day that many of us will never be able to comprehend. Regardless of the reasons that led them to homelessness, they still deserve the help that will guide them in the direction of living a refreshed and refined life. This kind of support can be found in Portland’s faith-based organizations and ministries that serve the homeless. A few of these organizations are Catholic Charities of Oregon, Union Gospel Mission, and CityTeam Portland. The problem, however, is Portland's rate of unsheltered homeless people is the second highest out of 10 other cities. Their faith-based organizations (FBO) also offer the least amount of emergency shelter (ES) beds. Despite not having an abundance of emergency shelter beds, being involved in a faith-based community could have an incredible and lasting impact on the homeless community as they offer church services such as counseling, chapel, bible studies, sermons, as well as basic necessities services such as cleaning stations, free hot meals, medical services, and some shelter.
For more information, visit this link:
https://religionnews.com/2017/02/01/homeless-find-rest-in-faith-based-shelters-more-than-others/
Evan Camarena
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