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Program Overview
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At the Rescue Mission,
it all starts with mercy.
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Mercy
At the Rescue Mission, we take the first step. We reach out in mercy. In God’s love, we provide hot nutritious meals for the hungry. For the homeless, we offer safe beds in our emergency shelter, clean clothes from our giveaway program and hot showers. In return for meeting their basic human needs, we ask for nothing, but we look for so much more.
Some of the people who come to us only want a few meals or a couple of nights of shelter-just some help to get them back on track. We gladly provide what they need.
But so many need so much more. Being there from the very beginning gives us the privilege to speak to the issues that made them homeless and suggest how they can get started when they are ready to take the next step.
Freedom
Freedom is the next step in their walk toward health and independence at the Rescue Mission. It is not a small step. It takes some hard work on the part of the individual. It requires a person to face their life-controlling issues--like alcohol or drug addiction or physical or mental illness. We want to see them overcome anything that keeps them from the abundant life God desires for all of us. That’s why we have a spiritual life team of caring staff members. That’s why we have an incentive-based shelter where those committed to real heart and life change can stay in an encouraging environment as they move forward-to the next step.
Equipping
Equipping is the step where the Rescue Mission offers the tools to rebuild broken lives. Our learning center motivates people to continue their education, earn diplomas, go on to college or acquire a trade such as at our cooking school. We have a transitional residence, where men learn money management and prepare to move back into the community, and a program that helps shelter clients secure permanent housing. We will help anyone reconcile with God and foster healthy relationships. Our vision is that each person continue walking the road to wholeness and independence to become positive forces in our community.
Serving
Serving is evidence of a changed life. We cheer when someone gives back for the help they received. Today, former homeless people are good parents, volunteers, counselors, teachers, diligent employees. They serve because the Rescue Mission--and friends like you--were there in their time of need.
Step by Step to Success and Hope
Change can seem overwhelming, and it is. But change is essentially one step followed by another and yet another. And steps lead to success-and hope.
At the Rescue Mission, we never close. And we never give up on anyone because God doesn’t. His desire-and ours-is to help each person take real steps and experience true hope.
Since 1887, there have been a lot of needy people and a lot of painful steps, but what a satisfying journey!
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