Lives are transformed at City Rescue Mission.
Since 1946, City Rescue Mission has been a foundation of support for men and women in Northeast Florida struggling to leave behind homelessness, hunger and substance abuse.
After starting with a vision to simply provide “soup, soap and salvation” – support from our community has seen us grow into a safe haven that offers food, clothing, shelter care, transitional housing and residential recovery programs. Generous individuals, churches, businesses, civic organizations and foundations give financially to make this life-transforming work possible.
We offer hurting people life-giving solutions
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1 in 6 people in Northeast Florida do not know where they’ll get their next meal.
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Lives changed… thanks to you!
Christopher’s Story
“I was shown Grace” Abusive instead of loving. Dismissive instead of attentive. Critical instead of understanding. Chris’ stepfather was anything but a positive influence in his life, instead afflicting the young boy with pain, confusion and self-loathing. As he grew older, Chris sought out those who made him feel he belonged – who made him feel good about himself. But
Breanna’s Story
“I’ve become a new version of myself” Happy. Healthy. Safe. Carefree. Sadly, these are not words Breanna would use to describe her childhood. From as early as she can remember, her story was one of sadness, confusion, loss and despair. “I was young when a lot of things happened to me,” Breanna says. “My parents were gone and then my
Tiffany’s Story
“I had to make a choice” In a household dominated by her mother’s battle with substances, Tiffany’s childhood was toxic and chaotic. Without the attention and protection she needed, she fell victim to bullying by other children and older siblings. And at only age 11, she was sexually abused by a relative she’d never before had reason to fear. “I
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