Causes: Human Services, Neighborhood Centers

Mission: To provide a safe, christian environment for anyone or any family that needs help. To provide for immediate needs of food and shelter first, then offer guidance with christian principles for help in other areas.

Programs: Community rescue mission has established a clothing ministry to provide for our own residents as many arrive with only what they are wearing. This is an asset to crm and those we serve. As non-resident persons drop by in need of clothing, we take them to "shop" as well. The clothing ministry helps assure our residents are properly dressed for a job interview, a life skill we emphasize in the workplace. Crm has established a development and marketing position and hired a full- time director of marketing and development, supported by professional counsel to expand our marketing and fundraising efforts. This came as a component of a strategic plan, completed by our board with the guidance of professional counsel. The process focused and sharpened our commitment to expand our programs, teaching life skills, in particular budgeting, high school equivalency, dress for success, time management to name a few. Hosting family activities, dedicated space in the dining room for families, and celebrating birthdays for children in our care model healthy habits for our all our families. Crm has expanded its marketing efforts to raise levels of awareness in the community. We have identified capital needs and are currently working toward campus redevelopment.