SPRINGFIELD RESCUE MISSION
19 Bliss Street, P.O. Box 2435
Springfield, MA 01101-2435
(413) 732-0808

E-mail: srm@springfieldrescuemission.org


The goal of the SPRINGFIELD RESCUE MISSION is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the hungry, homeless, addicted and poor by introducing them to Christ and helping them apply the Word of God to every area of their lives.
Read the latest copy of our newsletter:

"Expectations"


What's The Mission All About?
The Springfield Rescue Mission is an
Emergency Shelter
and
Rehabilitation Program

Our Emergency Shelter is open 7 days a week and offers a shower, dinner, breakfast, chapel service, medical attention, counseling, and a safe warm bed for the night. This is all offered FREE OF CHARGE because of your generous donations.

Our Rehabilitation Program is a 12 month program where residents are provided food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. They attend Christian classes, individual counseling, literacy training and are assigned daily tasks. At the end of the program, the residents who graduate are eligable to transfer to our Transitional Living facility where they recieve free housing, food, clothing and counseling for up to 18 months. This is all offered FREE OF CHARGE - again because of your generosity.
What's Happening:
2008 GRADUATION BLESSINGS
Graduation was held Monday, May 12th and we had nine New Life Program residents graduate. What an amazing time it was! Each graduate gave his testimony and we shared in their joy.


What's Next:
 BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
Collect basic school supplies and backpacks and bring them to the Springfield Rescue Mission by August 16th. We will distribute them to homeless, poor, and needy children in Springfield before they go back to school.

Just think of how excited those little one's will be with a brand new backpack and supplies. They'll be starting off their school year prepared to learn and excited to do so!

Thank you for all your help in the past. All backpacks and supplies are provided by your donations. We gave out over 300 backpacks last year. Let's try for 400 this year!


WAYS TO HELP THE RESCUE MISSION
Please call Julie at the Mission for more information!
(413) 732-0808 ext. 114

Operation Sonshine: Volunteer Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday from 10AM - 2PM with our Rescue Mission Van Outreach to the inner city community; distributing meals, food boxes, clothing, blankets, rain ponchos, and toiletries in Hope Tote bags. This is a year-round ministry. We encourage volunteers of all ages in groups of 8 or less.

Bake a Meal: Many people are not able to come and volunteer at the Mission but want to help. Bake a meal to be frozen and drop it off at the Mission or organize a group of people to make enough food for dinner once a month. You would be a blessing to those we serve!

Countertop Display: Encourage your favorite retail business to display a Rescue Mission Countertop display. This is a great way to make the public aware of the Rescue Mission and raise money to feed and care for the hungry, homeless, addicted and poor.

Bake Sale: Organize a bake sale at your church, business, or neighborhood and donate the proceeds to the Mission. The money will go directly to help feed and care for the people we serve.

Canned Food Drive: Organize a canned food drive at your home, office, or church. The meals we serve are based solely on food donations.

Kitchen Volunteer: We are always looking for committed volunteers to serve in our kitchen on a weekly or monthly basis.

Special Events and Programs: During the year, the Mission runs special events and programs to boost social awareness of local homeless needs and Mission goals. Current Events are posted on the home page of the web site. You can participate in these events by calling the Mission at (413) 732-0808.

Organize a "White-Sale": Collect twin sheets, pillows, pillow cases, and towels with your friends, at your place of work or at your church. These items are in need of replacement throughout the year.