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.
301,799 MEALS SERVED
2,354 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN HELPED
106 YEARS IN OPERATION
358 PEOPLE PLACED IN STABLE HOUSING
267 PEOPLE RECEIVED JOBS
We work to provide the homeless withLIFE-CHANGING SERVICES
Meals
1,200 meals a day are served to homeless and low income people.
Families
A nurturing Family Life Program keeps families together during recovery.
Shelter
Over 250 people have warm and dry shelter every night.
Children
Over 300 kids every year call the Mission their home while their families heal.
Recovery
Our faith-based, in-house New Life Program offers a twelve-month recovery program for both men and women.
Veterans
In addition to offering resources, assistance and guidance, we have 10-dorm rooms resevered for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Miracles occur every dayCHRIST-CENTERED CARE CHANGES LIVES
“My life was saved. There’s a lot of organizations that do a lot of good stuff but the Mission is where it’s at. People are taking their private money and investing in people like me.”
What’s happening at Tacoma Rescue MissionNEWS & 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.
Rachel’s Story: Grace Opened Her Eyes.
It happened so fast. Too fast. One day Rachel was partying with her friends, drinking and smoking. The next day her boyfriend shared his heroin with her. “Not even a week-and-a-half later I was a daily user,” she says. As you can imagine, things only got worse from there. “I’ve been […]
Rachel’s Story: Grace Opened Her Eyes.
April 15, 2019
When Homelessness Chooses You
Jeremy was just 10 when he became homeless. “I was 10 years old and living on the street by myself,” he says. “It’s scary out there when you’re a kid. So I started running with bikers and whoever I could to keep myself warm and safe, which wasn’t really the safest.” By the time he […]
When Homelessness Chooses You
February 11, 2019
Jesse’s Story: 13 Blankets
Jesse’s Story: 13 Blankets For Jesse, it’s just the number of blankets he needed to keep warm while trying to survive in a tent during the cold, wet winter. But staying warm at night isn’t the only issue Jesse faced while experiencing homelessness. In addition to needing to find food and water for both […]
Jesse’s Story: 13 Blankets
February 11, 2019
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
Make a difference with Tacoma Rescue MissionVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE
“I have been volunteering in the kitchen for over a year. I love it. I enjoy knowing that my being there makes a huge difference in people’s lives. To bring a smile and conversation and knowing that it might be the only smile and conversation they may have had in a while makes me blessed and happy. They appreciate and are thankful for my service to them.” – Roberta
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.
We couldn’t do this without your partnership! Thank you!YOUR GIFT CHANGES YOUR COMMUNITY
Your donation goes directly to provide food, shelter and addiction recovery services to hurting men, women and families in our community. Please click here to give safely and securely online.