Mission: To meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of homeless men, women and children.

Target demographics: homeless, hurting and hungry

Direct beneficiaries per year: 470 single men, 148 women, 103 families including 149 children. In total, more than 11,407 bed nights were provided, 33,445 meals were served, 1,588 clothing needs were met, 380 dental services were provided and 15,747 devotions were attended,

Geographic areas served: throughout the Upper Cumberland

Programs: In God’s Service 24/7For 39 years, the nonprofit Cookeville Rescue Mission has provided emergency, temporary shelter for the homeless. Offering two residential buildings plus a chapel, general store, salon and dental clinic, the Rescue Mission offers assistance lasting from three to 30 days for men, women and families in need. The Rescue Mission also operates Step Upward Farm, a seven-acre farm that offers a three-to nine-month program designed to help troubled men, fathers turn their lives around. See more at: http://www. cookevillerescuemission. org