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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.
Accomplishments From This Past Year
(a 7% increase from last year)
(a 62% increase from last year)
(an 87% increase from last year)
We work to provide the homeless withLIFE-CHANGING SERVICES
Meals
834 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 a designated shelter space reserved for our community’s veterans experiencing homelessness.Miracles occur every dayCHRIST-CENTERED CARE CHANGES LIVES
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.
Feed a neighbor change a life
Each $2.38 you give provides vital food to a man, woman or child who is hungry and hurting right now.
Stephanie’s Story: A Meal Opened the Door . . .
Stephanie walked a long road to get where she is today. It began at 13. Stephanie began drinking and using drugs to cope with the trauma she experienced in her early childhood. It spiraled into an addiction. Her self worth plummeted. Things went from bad to worse. Eventually, Stephanie found herself homeless. Out on the streets. […]
Stephanie’s Story: A Meal Opened the Door . . .
Richard’s Story: Sleeping Under a Semi to Survive . . .
After his sister died, Richard couldn’t afford to stay in the house they’d lived in together. So at 65 years old, he found himself homeless. Not knowing where to go and having no one left to turn to. He was forced to live on the streets. Desperate to find some kind of shelter from the bitter […]
Richard’s Story: Sleeping Under a Semi to Survive . . .
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
THE MISSION GROWS AND PURCHASES ITS FIRST BUILDING ON 1512 PACIFIC AVE
A SAFE HAVEN IS BUILT FOR SINGLE WOMEN & FAMILIES IN CRISIS
THE INN PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH SURVIVING ON THE STREETS
FREE COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE MISSION’S PRISON CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM
HOPE HOME IS FOUNDED TO HELP WOMEN WITH EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL TRAUMA
THE DOWNTOWN TACOMA CAMPUS OPENS TO HELP REACH EVEN MORE PEOPLE IN NEED
Make a difference with Tacoma Rescue MissionVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE
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.
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