Mission
CITY RESCUE MISSION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1946, EXISTS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY, SERVING THEM THROUGH THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE BEGINNING WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES (HOT MEALS, CLEAN CLOTHING AND SAFE SHELTER) TO HOMELESS AND ADDICTED AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS IN JACKSONVILLE AND THE SURROUNDING NORTHEAST FLORIDA COMMUNITIES. FOR THOSE NEEDING ADDICTION RECOVERY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A LONG TERM RESIDENTIAL, BIBLICALLY BASED RECOVERY PROGRAM (LIFEBUILDERS). INDIVIDUALS ENTERING LIFEBUILDERS ARE OFFERED BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION, COUNSELING INCLUDING RELAPSE PREVENTION AND COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES AS WELL AS ON-SITE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND CHIROPRACTIC CARE. IN ADDITION TO LIFEBUILDERS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH JOB TRAINING/PLACEMENT SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2018, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN HOMES OF HOP