The Mission Blog
While we seek to meet the immediate needs of our homeless neighbors, our ultimate goal is to provide the support and tools necessary to create lasting change. Sometimes, with some patience, faith and a lot of love, we see lives completely transformed.
How to make Mission Catering’s signature ‘Chocolate Tuxedo Cookies’
Have you ever tried Mission Catering’s signature Tuxedo Cookies? Well, now you can have them anytime you want with this recipe!
‘I threw up my hands’ — Michael’s story of overcoming addiction and homelessness through faith and community
We spoke with Michael recently about growing up a “momma’s boy,” his hard years on the streets and the hope he’s found since graduating the New Life Program in 2018.
Month in Review: September 2020
June was a busy month: from NLP graduations and a PikeRide partnership, to the Mill Street Community Garden and Greenway Flats’ first anniversary.
Even in the darkest times, Hope Shines Through: a guest blog by SRM’s Travis Williams
For many of us, this season has been a hard one. But even in those moments when the light seems to have gone out, there is hope.
Our Prayer Requests: October 2020
These are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join us as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers.
Guest’s vegetable garden grows hope for new life: Grace’s story of finding faith and silver linings
“More grows in the garden than the gardener sows.” - Spanish proverb As harvest season arrives, Grace reaps the bounty of her small garden at Springs Rescue Mission. She’s once again reminded of God’s love — and His promise of new life. “Seeing things...
SRM and First Pres collaborate to transform lives through social enterprise coffee shop
SRM and First Presbyterian Church collaborate to reopen the former Café 225 with a new mission and a new moniker — “Samaritan Coffee at 225.”
New Life Program graduate finds work, giving back essential to recovery: Tyrone’s story
Tyrone understands that working and acting as a productive member of society is important for his long-term recovery and sobriety.
New 185-seat ‘Samaritan’s Kitchen and Dining Hall’ unveiled, ready to serve hungry neighbors
After years of planning and a groundbreaking in early 2019, Springs Rescue Mission has completed construction on its new, 185-seat “Samaritan’s Kitchen and Dining Hall.”
Our Prayer Requests: September 2020
These are prayer requests submitted by neighbors struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction. Please join us as we remember these precious neighbors in our daily prayers.
