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
You can help transform lives across Northeast Florida!
Your support in action.
1 in 6 people in Northeast Florida do not know where they’ll get their next meal.
See how your gift is transforming lives this year!
Lives changed… thanks to you!

James Story
“They opened new doors for me and helped me see there’s more to life.” Painful loss and unhealthy influences led James into addiction at an early age. After years of substance abuse, prison sentences and broken relationships, he arrived at City Rescue Mission ready to confront the struggles that had kept him trapped for so long. James remembers happy moments

Benjamin’s Story
“God gave me a second chance.” Benjamin was raised with a strong foundation, surrounded by the love and encouragement of his family. But despite that beginning, he eventually found himself making choices that led him down a difficult path. Looking back, he can clearly see how God was at work, leading him toward a fresh start. Benjamin says he had

Kristin’s Story
“All glory goes to God” For most of her childhood, Kristin’s life looked promising. Raised by loving parents, she excelled in school, graduated with honors and discovered an early passion for working with animals. But everything changed when she entered a relationship that would gradually take control of her life… What began as a loving relationship slowly became a cycle
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