Community Gatherings
Connection, relationship and love is at the core of all we do.
At Rahab’s Sisters, we continually look to be responsive for what community members have asked for. We provide the necessities for dignity and health, whether that be food, freindship, supplies, or a shoulder to cry on.
We offer a wealth of food, clothing, and hygiene products to Guests and aim to have something for everyone. You belong at Rahab’s Sisters, however you are and whoever you are.
Mental Health Support
Whenever you enter into a Rahab’s Sisters space, chances are, you’ll see a group of folks laughing, listening and voicing struggles around a table discussing the week's moments of hardship, flutters of hope, and ways to navigate life’s challenges.
We offer a weekly support group facilitated by mental and behavioral health professionals. This confidential and therapeutic space is a time where Guests can share, connect, and grieve together. Guided by a counselor, it is also a place to support each other, learning and practicing ways to navigate through their individual journeys.
"I have to keep drying my eyes thinking about all the selflessness you ladies have demonstrated. You have basically improved my life, and I have only known you a few weeks. I am humbled and very grateful, and I just wanted you to know that this Portland woman is feeling your love. Thank you."
Our goals are to increase and foster a greater sense of self-worth, build resilience, and create a peer-to-peer network to support each other beyond Rahab’s Sisters gatherings. This effort is to ultimately provide the resources and tolls to self-sustain, empower Guests to gain control over situations and issues when they arise.
Outreach
Radical hospitality is on the move!
Rahab’s Sisters supports our unhoused neighbors in the Montavilla area with food and supply deliveries. In addition to distributing critical survival items, outreach teams share information, connect campers to additional resources and watch for urgent needs, including physical and mental health crises.
Population Specific Resources
National Association of Community Health Workers: COVID-19 Resources
FACT Oregon: COVID-19 resources for Families Experiencing Disabilities
Disability Rights Oregon: Education Rights During COVID-19
Oregon Health Authority: COVID-19 Resources for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Food Boxes supported by Oregon Food Bank: PDX COVID-19 Mutual Aid
Look up information on 211
Lines for Life, including Senior Loneliness Line (503) 244-5211 - A free call service for adults older than 55. Our team of volunteers and staff are specially trained in working with older adults, and we can provide ongoing support, connect you with resources or just listen.