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== History ==
== History ==
The Phoenix Rescue Mission was founded in 1952 as the Phoenix Gospel Mission by LeRoy and Grace Davidson<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/mission/|title = The Mission - History|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = Phoenix Rescue Mission|last = |first = }}</ref>, a 28-year-old Phoenix house painter. The first evening of operation, a simple meal was prepared to be served after the gospel was shared. About 15 migrant workers and vagrants attended, sitting on wooden planks supported by paint cans. In 1954, six local businessmen incorporated the Phoenix Gospel Mission at a location on South 3rd Street, the current location of [[Chase Field]]. In 1969, the Mission moved to the former Utah Hotel at 440 W. Washington Street (now the site of [[Comerica Theatre|Comerica Theater]]). For 22 years at that location, the Mission provided showers, three meals per day, clothing, family events, Sunday school, food boxes, and six beds for addiction recovery. In 1991, urban renewal forced the relocation of the Mission the current site of the Community Services Center at 1801 S. 35th Avenue.
The Phoenix Rescue Mission was founded in 1952 as the Phoenix Gospel Mission by LeRoy and Grace Davidson, a 28-year-old house painter living in Phoenix. On it's opening day, about 15 migrant workers came and sat on wooden boards supported by paint cans for a basic meal and to hear the gospel message. The Phoenix Gospel Mission was incorporated in 1954 by six local businessmen at a building on South 3rd Street, the current site of Chase Field. The Mission moved to the current site of [[Comerica Theatre|Comerica Theater]] in 1969, which at the time was the Utah Hotel at 440 W. Washington Street. At this location, the Mission offered showers, three meals every day, clothing, Sunday school, food boxes, and six beds for addiction recovery. Urban renewal forced the Mission to relocate to the current site of the Community Services Center at 1801 S. 35th Avenue in 1991.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/mission/|title = The Mission - History|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = Phoenix Rescue Mission|last = |first = }}</ref>


The Phoenix Gospel Mission became the Phoenix Rescue Mission in 1997 and expanded its services with outreach to the surrounding community, serving thousands of children and families at special events throughout the year by providing food, clothing, and other items they otherwise would not receive.
Phoenix Gospel Mission officially changed its name to Phoenix Rescue Mission in 1997 and its outreach services continued to expand, now providing thousands of individuals food and clothing.


In 2011, the Mission opened the Changing Lives Center, a specialized facility for near homeless, recovering, and/or traumatized women and their children<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/changing-lives-center/|title = Changing Lives Center|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = Phoenix Rescue Mission|last = |first = }}</ref>. The Changing Lives Center was and continues to be the only faith-based recovery program in the region offering long-term, comprehensive services to women and their children.
In 2011, the Mission opened the Changing Lives Center, a specialized facility for near homeless, recovering, and/or traumatized women and their children<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/changing-lives-center/|title = Changing Lives Center|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = Phoenix Rescue Mission|last = |first = }}</ref>. The Changing Lives Center was and continues to be the only faith-based recovery program in the region offering long-term, comprehensive services to women and their children.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/let-the-construction-begin-1-million-gift-moves-changing-lives-center-forward-58104687.html|title = Let the Construction Begin: $1 Million Gift Moves Changing Lives Center Forward|date = 17 September 2007|accessdate = |website = PR Newswire|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>


Jay A. Cory became the new President and CEO in 2011, bringing more than 20 years of experience building and directing Christ-centered recovery programs. Before coming to Phoenix, Jay served as Executive Vice President of [http://atlantamission.org/ Atlanta Mission], in Atlanta, Georgia. Jay has a passion for helping the addicted heal and re-enter society as healthy Christians. Under his leadership, the Mission plans to expand its shelter and recovery services.
Later in 2011, Jay A. Cory became the new President and CEO. Before coming to Phoenix, Jay served as Executive Vice President of [http://atlantamission.org/ Atlanta Mission], in Atlanta, Georgia. He brings more than 20 years of experience building and directing Christ-centered recovery programs and has a passion for helping the addicted heal and re-enter society as healthy Christians. Under his leadership, the Mission plans to expand its shelter and recovery services.


== Programs and Services ==
== Programs and Services ==


=== Emergency Services ===
=== Emergency Services ===
Every day of the year, the Mission serves nearly 1,000 hot meals to the men, women, and children who come to the Community Services Center at 1801 S. 35th Avenue in Phoenix. The Center has over 100 beds designated for men's [[emergency shelter]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/emergency-services/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> The Center also houses facilities where men and women can shower, wash clothes, and receive new clothes and toiletries as well as a chapel where [[Christianity|Christian]] services take place every evening.
The Mission serves nearly 1,000 meals daily at the Community Services Center at 1801 S. 35th Avenue in Phoenix. The Center has over 100 beds designated for men's [[emergency shelter]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/emergency-services/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = Emergency Services|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>


=== The Changing Lives Center for Women and Children ===
=== The Changing Lives Center for Women and Children ===
The Changing Lives Center, which opened in 2011, is the only faith-based recovery program in the region offering long-term, comprehensive services to near homeless, recovering, and traumatized women and their children.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/changing-lives-center/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> The Center has a capacity of housing 160-170 women and children. The 12-to-18-month Transformations program provides a stable, nurturing environment where women work through addiction and abuse issues. They receive [[life skills]], education, [[counseling]], and ultimately become self-sufficient through career assessment and job placement.
The Changing Lives Center, which opened in 2011, is the only faith-based recovery program in the region offering long-term, comprehensive services to near homeless, recovering, and traumatized women and their children.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/changing-lives-center/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = Changing Lives Center for Women and Children|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> The Center has a capacity of housing 160-170 women and children. In the 12-to-18-month program, women receive [[life skills]], education, [[counseling]], and ultimately become self-sufficient through career assessment and job placement.


=== Addiction Recovery for Men ===
=== Addiction Recovery for Men ===
The Transformations addiction recovery program for men is a 12-to-18-month, Christ-centered program featuring Bible study, counseling, addiction recovery education, relapse prevention, life-skills development, [[Vocational education|vocational training]], on-site work therapy, [[discipleship]], group meetings, church attendance, and support group meetings.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/addiction-recovery/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> The program is housed at the Community Services Center, where nearly 150 beds are designated for men in the different stages of this program.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/emergency-services/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
The 150-bed addiction recovery program for men is a 12-to-18-month, Christ-centered program featuring Bible study, counseling, addiction recovery education, relapse prevention, life-skills development, [[Vocational education|vocational training]], on-site work therapy, [[discipleship]], group meetings, church attendance, and support group meetings.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/addiction-recovery/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = Addiction Recovery Program|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/emergency-services/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = Emergency Services|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>


=== Vocational Development ===
=== Vocational Development ===
Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Vocational Development program is available free of charge both to guests of the mission and to members of the community who are in need. The program places hundreds of program clients and other guests from the general public in [[Employment|permanent employment]] every year through basic literacy skills, financial coaching, [[GED]] preparation, career preparation, resume building, interview training, and job placement.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/vocational-development/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
Phoenix Rescue Mission’s vocational development program is available both to guests of the mission and to members of the community who are in need. The program places program clients and other guests from the general public in [[Employment|permanent employment]] through basic literacy skills, financial coaching, [[GED]] preparation, career preparation, resume building, interview training, and job placement.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.addictioncampuses.com/resources/addiction-campuses-blog/state-of-affairs-arizona-battles-meth-sees-increase-in-heroin-use-among-women|title = State of Affairs: Arizona Battles Meth, Sees Increase in Heroin Use Among Women|date = |accessdate = 18 September 2015|website = Addiction Campuses|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/vocational-development/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>


=== Hope Coach Mobile Outreach ===
=== Hope Coach Mobile Outreach ===
Nearly every day of the year, the Mission’s Hope Coach vans travels the streets of Phoenix, offering water, food, hygiene kits, socks, and other items to homeless men, women, and families without shelter. The Community Engagement team leads individual and group volunteers who ride along, learn about homelessness, see oft-ignored neighborhoods, and encourage people on the streets to come to the Mission for help.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/hope-coach-mobile-outreach/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
The Mission’s Hope Coach vans offer water, food, hygiene kits, socks, and other items to homeless men, women, and families without shelter. Staff help volunteers learn about homelessness, see oft-ignored neighborhoods, and encourage people on the streets to come to the Mission for help.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.azfamily.com/Clip/11616340/phoenix-rescue-missions-hope-coach-hit-the-streets-to-help-the-homeless|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission's 'Hope Coach' hit the streets to help the homeless|date = |accessdate = 19 June 2015|website = azfamily.com|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://archive.azcentral.com/php-bin/commphotos/show.php?colid=25484#1|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission aids the homeless|date = 9 May 2013|accessdate = |website = azcentral.com|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/hope-coach-mobile-outreach/|title = Hope Coach Mobile Outreach|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = Phoenix Rescue Mission|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>


=== Community Engagement ===
=== Community Engagement ===
The Community Engagement department provides food boxes, clothing, [[Christmas]] gifts<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.azfamily.com/story/28391224/donations-needed-for-phoenix-rescue-mission-toy-drive|title = Donations needed for Phoenix Rescue Mission toy drive|date = 16 December 2014|accessdate = |website = azfamily.com|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>, [[Easter]] baskets<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://events.azfamily.com/Phoenix_Rescue_Mission_Easter_Outreach_Celebration/289339421.html|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission Easter Outreach Celebration|last = |first = |date = |work = |access-date = 18 September 2015|via = azfamily.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/events/details/8230-easter-outreach-celebration.html|title = Details - Easter Outreach Celebration|date = |accessdate = |website = arizonafoothillsmagazine.com|publisher = AZ Foothills|last = |first = }}</ref>, and school supplies<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.phxhs.k12.az.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=22&PageType=17&DomainID=14&ModuleInstanceID=13&EventDateID=57932|title = PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION: BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT|date = |accessdate = 18 September 2015|website = Carl Hayden High School|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> to the [[working poor]].
Our Community Engagement team provides thousands of food boxes and tons of clothing, [[Christmas]] gifts, [[Easter]] baskets, and school supplies to the [[working poor]] in our community every year through community events and distribution at the Community Services Center.

=== Spiritual Recovery ===
Spiritual recovery is the heart of all of the programs listed above. The Mission firmly believes that no program or service can fully transform a person without [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]] working in that person's life.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://phoenixrescuemission.org/solutions/spiritual-recovery/|title = Phoenix Rescue Mission|date = |accessdate = 17 September 2015|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 17:38, 18 September 2015

Phoenix Rescue Mission
Formation1952
Location
  • Phoenix, Arizona
ServicesHomeless Shelter and Meals, Addiction Recovery, Employment Assistance, Service Referrals
MembershipAssociation of Gospel Rescue Missions, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
President and CEO
Jay A. Cory
Websitehttp://phoenixrescuemission.org
Formerly called
Phoenix Gospel Mission

The Phoenix Rescue Mission ("The Mission") is a charitable organization that offers a number of Christ-centered program and services for men, women, and children in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area who are struggling with homelessness, drug addiction, and trauma. Phoenix Rescue Mission is a member of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions[1] and is accredited by the ECFA[2].

History

The Phoenix Rescue Mission was founded in 1952 as the Phoenix Gospel Mission by LeRoy and Grace Davidson, a 28-year-old house painter living in Phoenix. On it's opening day, about 15 migrant workers came and sat on wooden boards supported by paint cans for a basic meal and to hear the gospel message. The Phoenix Gospel Mission was incorporated in 1954 by six local businessmen at a building on South 3rd Street, the current site of Chase Field. The Mission moved to the current site of Comerica Theater in 1969, which at the time was the Utah Hotel at 440 W. Washington Street. At this location, the Mission offered showers, three meals every day, clothing, Sunday school, food boxes, and six beds for addiction recovery. Urban renewal forced the Mission to relocate to the current site of the Community Services Center at 1801 S. 35th Avenue in 1991.[3]

Phoenix Gospel Mission officially changed its name to Phoenix Rescue Mission in 1997 and its outreach services continued to expand, now providing thousands of individuals food and clothing.

In 2011, the Mission opened the Changing Lives Center, a specialized facility for near homeless, recovering, and/or traumatized women and their children[4]. The Changing Lives Center was and continues to be the only faith-based recovery program in the region offering long-term, comprehensive services to women and their children.[5]

Later in 2011, Jay A. Cory became the new President and CEO. Before coming to Phoenix, Jay served as Executive Vice President of Atlanta Mission, in Atlanta, Georgia. He brings more than 20 years of experience building and directing Christ-centered recovery programs and has a passion for helping the addicted heal and re-enter society as healthy Christians. Under his leadership, the Mission plans to expand its shelter and recovery services.

Programs and Services

Emergency Services

The Mission serves nearly 1,000 meals daily at the Community Services Center at 1801 S. 35th Avenue in Phoenix. The Center has over 100 beds designated for men's emergency shelter.[6]

The Changing Lives Center for Women and Children

The Changing Lives Center, which opened in 2011, is the only faith-based recovery program in the region offering long-term, comprehensive services to near homeless, recovering, and traumatized women and their children.[7] The Center has a capacity of housing 160-170 women and children. In the 12-to-18-month program, women receive life skills, education, counseling, and ultimately become self-sufficient through career assessment and job placement.

Addiction Recovery for Men

The 150-bed addiction recovery program for men is a 12-to-18-month, Christ-centered program featuring Bible study, counseling, addiction recovery education, relapse prevention, life-skills development, vocational training, on-site work therapy, discipleship, group meetings, church attendance, and support group meetings.[8][9]

Vocational Development

Phoenix Rescue Mission’s vocational development program is available both to guests of the mission and to members of the community who are in need. The program places program clients and other guests from the general public in permanent employment through basic literacy skills, financial coaching, GED preparation, career preparation, resume building, interview training, and job placement.[10][11]

Hope Coach Mobile Outreach

The Mission’s Hope Coach vans offer water, food, hygiene kits, socks, and other items to homeless men, women, and families without shelter. Staff help volunteers learn about homelessness, see oft-ignored neighborhoods, and encourage people on the streets to come to the Mission for help.[12][13][14]

Community Engagement

The Community Engagement department provides food boxes, clothing, Christmas gifts[15], Easter baskets[16][17], and school supplies[18] to the working poor.

References

  1. ^ "Association of Gospel Rescue Missions". AGRM. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability". ECFA. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  3. ^ "The Mission - History". Phoenix Rescue Mission. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  4. ^ "Changing Lives Center". Phoenix Rescue Mission. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  5. ^ "Let the Construction Begin: $1 Million Gift Moves Changing Lives Center Forward". PR Newswire. 17 September 2007.
  6. ^ "Phoenix Rescue Mission". Emergency Services. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Phoenix Rescue Mission". Changing Lives Center for Women and Children. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  8. ^ "Phoenix Rescue Mission". Addiction Recovery Program. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  9. ^ "Phoenix Rescue Mission". Emergency Services. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  10. ^ "State of Affairs: Arizona Battles Meth, Sees Increase in Heroin Use Among Women". Addiction Campuses. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  11. ^ "Phoenix Rescue Mission". Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  12. ^ "Phoenix Rescue Mission's 'Hope Coach' hit the streets to help the homeless". azfamily.com. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  13. ^ "Phoenix Rescue Mission aids the homeless". azcentral.com. 9 May 2013.
  14. ^ "Hope Coach Mobile Outreach". Phoenix Rescue Mission. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  15. ^ "Donations needed for Phoenix Rescue Mission toy drive". azfamily.com. 16 December 2014.
  16. ^ "Phoenix Rescue Mission Easter Outreach Celebration". Retrieved 18 September 2015 – via azfamily.com.
  17. ^ "Details - Easter Outreach Celebration". arizonafoothillsmagazine.com. AZ Foothills.
  18. ^ "PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION: BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT". Carl Hayden High School. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
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