A refuge for those
with no place to turn
You can help a hurting neighbor rebuild their life.
HopeGivers Virtual Fundraiser
Thank you to all of the generous community members like you who made this event a success! If you missed it, you can still watch the live stream recording and check out our virtual event – just click below.
Community support is needed while our kitchen is closed for renovation!
We are committed to continuing to provide meals while our kitchen is closed for renovations. But, we need your help!
Help neighbors experiencing
homelessness today!
Celebrate 25 New Lives!
Help someone else experience complete transformation!
With your help and generosity we are Serving the Homeless and Hurting in
Tacoma & Pierce County
Since 1912, the Mission has been offering God’s Help, Hope and Healing to the most impoverished members of our community. Your gift of any amount makes a difference for the men and women who are hurting and homeless in Tacoma & Pierce County. Give simply and securely by clicking any of the gifts below.
Your Gifts Provide Crucial Care & Tools to
Help Our Neighbors in Dire Need Rebuild Their LiVES
Right now, individuals and families suffering in homelessness are desperate for a new beginning. Life-changing resources, like the ones below, help to equip and empower our vulnerable neighbors to escape homelessness and step into a better future.
Daily Meals
Daily Meals
“I thought there was no love for me out there anymore, but I was wrong. There is, and I found that in a meal.”
– James
Shelter
Shelter
“If this place did not exist, our baby would have died. That’s a hard, medical fact.”
– Dave
Job Readiness
Job Readiness
“The staff at the Mission gave me a voice . . . they kept encouraging me and more.”
– Jason
Education
Education
“The Mission helped me be more than I was. Without the confidence I now have with my GED, I wouldn’t be where I am.” – Paul
Addiction Recovery
Addiction Recovery
“This program is what made the difference. It’s not a clean and sober program, it’s discipleship.”
– Morgan
Faith Formation
Faith Formation
“I felt like there were chains holding me down. I didn’t know I could ask Jesus to release me. I can breathe now. Before, I felt dead.” – Kathleen
Mental Health
Mental Health
“I learned where my behaviors came from. Why I was so angry and defensive. It helped me have goals and achieve them.” – Amanda
Veteran Services
Veteran Services
“My life was getting bleaker. Being here gave me hope. You can really see the staff’s dedication to helping veterans like me.” – Justin
Youth Services
Youth Services
“Without the Mission, I wouldn’t be graduating.”
– Tre’von,
Age 17
Accomplishments From This Past Year
215,568 Meals served
2,784 Men, women and children equipped and empowered with life-changing help
82 Men and women graduated from our New Life Recovery program
80Families and individuals left the Mission and entered stable housing
119 Men and women obtained jobs or increased income
What’s happening at Tacoma Rescue MissionSTORIES, NEWS & EVENTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Check below to keep up on the latest news, events and stories about what is happening at Tacoma Rescue Mission. See how your involvment and partnership is changing lives and impacting our community.
Stan’s Story
From the Brink of Death to New Life
If you’ve never battled addiction, it’s hard to understand how horrible it is. Susan knows because she lived trapped in the nightmare of drugs and alcohol for years.
“I come from a long history of people that suffer from addiction. My mom had her own problems when I was growing up. It was just something we learned from her,” she explains.
Susan had no idea she could live any other way.
That’s why when the car she was living in broke down in Sumner, Susan thought about ending her life.
Jim’s Story
Where Will They Go?
Stan never expected to be homeless. But while on a train, moving to Washington for work, everything he owned was taken from him.
“All my possessions were stolen – my wallet, my social security card, laptop and ID,” he says.
Then, when he arrived, things went from bad to worse.
After getting off the train in 25-degree weather, Stan pulled out his cigarettes to try and calm his nerves. He walked away from the crowd to smoke, then slipped on some icy stairs and hit his head so hard that . . .
Mary’s Story
Easter is all about New Life!
“I think this will be the first Easter I really understand why Jesus is necessary for hope and a new life,” Jim says as he looks ahead to this coming Easter.
It’s taken 68 years and the support of friends like you to get him to this place.
Jim’s life was full of fear, addiction, pain and abuse. His parents’ lives had always been that way, too . . .
The Tacoma Rescue Mission legacySERVING THE HURTING & HOMELESS FOR OVER 100 YEARS
The Tacoma Rescue Mission is proud to have served Tacoma and Pierce County since 1912. For over 100 years we have continued to serve in the name of Christ, while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our immediate community, and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for help.
< Swipe left to right to explore the timeline >
A GROUP OF CARING TACOMANS START THE MISSION AS A SMALL SOUP KITCHEN ON PACIFIC AVE
Tacoma Commons Mission | 1912
THE MISSION GROWS AND PURCHASES ITS FIRST BUILDING ON 1512 PACIFIC AVE
Tacoma Rescue Mission | 1939
A SAFE HAVEN IS BUILT FOR SINGLE WOMEN & FAMILIES IN CRISIS
The Emergency Family Shelter | 1971
THE INN PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH SURVIVING ON THE STREETS
The Inn Youth Walk-In Center | 1988
FREE COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE MISSION’S PRISON CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM
Chaplaincy Program | 1920
HOPE HOME IS FOUNDED TO HELP WOMEN WITH EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL TRAUMA
Hope Home | 1960’s
THE DOWNTOWN TACOMA CAMPUS OPENS TO HELP REACH EVEN MORE PEOPLE IN NEED
Tacoma Rescue Mission | 2001
Need Help? Tacoma Rescue Mission Is Here
We offer meals and emergency shelter for men and families with children. We also provide long-term recovery and educational services to those in need in our community.
