Program areas at Rescue Mission
The men's emergency shelter served 1,387 unaccompanied men experiencing homelessness. It provided 38,622 bednights, a safe place to sleep, showers, personal hygiene items, clothing, bus passes and three nutritious meals every day. Case managers worked with men in reducing their barriers to acheive permanent housing placement. The veterans room provided targeted care for veterans in partnership with The veterans administration and other local resources.the women's emergency shelter served 589 unaccompanied adult women experiencing homelessness. It provided 15,550 bednights, a safe place to sleep, showers, personal hygiene items, clothing, bus passes and three nutritious meals every day. Case managers worked with women in reducing their barriers to acheive permanent housing placement. The outreach and search and Rescue program goes beyond The walls of The Rescue Mission and services people experienceing homelessness in pierce county. They served 4,625 individuals providing items of clothing, food, case management, referrals and transportation to services, etc.the good neighbor cafe supported The community serving an average of 25,881 meals per month to men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. The good neighbor cafe not only supports people receiving services in The shelter but also supports any person from The community that is in need of a meal due to homelessness.the new life program provided addiction recovery as well as safe shelter, food, clothing, and services to 99 men and women. The new life program embraces individuals as well as families struggling with addiction. The new life program assisted several parents to be reunited with their children including regaining custody of their children.the youth program provided support to 119 children in our family shelter program. The program offers a safe place for children to continue to develop while experiencing homelessness. These services directly impact The ability of The parents to secure employment in order to exit homelessness. Children learn, socialize and continue to mature in a safe environment.
Jefferson apartments provided safe affordable housing for 50 individuals. The program provides a safe, secure and case managed space for residents to build community and relationships. Tyler family housing provided safe and affordable housing for 73 unduplicated men, women and children. The program provides a safe, secure and case managed space for residents to build community and relationships.
The family emergency shelter provided 36,607 bednights of emergency shelter to families and single women experiencing homelessness. The program served 512 unduplicated women, men, and children experiencing homelessness. The program provided three meals per day, hygiene products, clothing, case management, and other resources. The career development services helped in excess of 267 men and women to work on their basic employment skills and resumes. The program supports people enrolled in The shelter and new life programs. The program has been successful placing people with high barriers back in The workforce.the counseling program provided 1,473 hours of service by licensed mental health professionals to clients in The recovery program. The program supported over 76 individuals in achieving their treatment goals during their recovery.
The Mission created Mission thrift, llc to operate a thrift store, which accepts donations of appliances and household items. The donated items are sold to The public and The proceeds support The programs of The mission.in its inaugural year, The forging paths community served 74 unduplicated men and women experiencing homelessness. It provided 10,780 bednights. A city-sanctioned encampment, it provided durable tent-shelters, access to utilities, meals and case management.