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

336,657 Meals served
3,690 Men, women and children equipped and empowered with life-changing help
17 Men and women graduated from our New Life Recovery program
440Families and individuals left the Mission and entered stable housing
239 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 involvement and partnership is changing lives and impacting our community.

PATRICE’S story

Patrice’s Story: The Power of Belief

When I got here, I felt loved by the staff. They kept telling me, ‘You can do this.’ ‘I see the strength in you.’ ‘We’re not giving up on you.’ They saw something in me I didn’t see in myself. And it pushed me to do better. I started working on my coping skills. I took a digital typing class. Once I saw I could pass that class, I went and got my high school diploma. Now, I am a certified peer counselor.

When I took that step of faith and believed the words that the staff was speaking over me, everything started falling in line. Now, I want to be a blessing to people who felt like I did. Like they aren’t good enough, not worthy enough, not educated enough. I want to be able to say to them, ‘I see in you what you don’t.’ ‘I’ll believe in you until you believe in yourself.’

GEORGE’S story

George’s Story: A Second Chance

I went into immediate prayer. And look, I’m still here. I feel like God’s gave us a second chance at the Mission and we never looked back. After my heart attack, my job had to let me go. I couldn’t work anymore. We ended up in a spiral of not being able to pay the rent. The apartments had to let us go. Every shelter was full, even the Mission was full. By the grace of God, they squeezed us in. We were a family of five, our baby was little. We just got to work as hard as we could to get somewhere and back on our feet. We started hearing about the Mission’s family housing program. That’s the blessing right there. 

CHAN’S story

Chan’s Story: “It’s been a long journey.”

I hope other people can find the hope that I found here. It doesn’t matter if you have mental illness or drug issues, there is something brighter and you are loved. Don’t give up on yourself. You can have a real relationship with God and yourself. That’s been the biggest thing for me. It’s phenomenal. I believe in myself now more because I believe in God. There’s real healing and real hope through this program. You’ll be surrounded by people that care. To the people who give their time and money. I hope they are blessed deeply. From the bottom of my heart.

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.

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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, women and families or guardians with children. We also provide long-term recovery and educational services to those in need in our community.

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