Since 1986 the Grant County Rescue Mission has been serving the community by meeting the spiritual, physical and psychological needs of those who live in our community and those who pass through on a daily basis. The Grant County Rescue Mission provides food, clothing and shelter for the poor, needy and homeless 365 days a year. In 2004, the Mission provided over 50,000 meals, 13,000 nights of shelter and over 300 chapel services were offered with an average of 50 salvations. We are very excited about what God is doing in our ministry.

In the recent past, we have also implemented educational and counseling programs to provide opportunities for healing, growth, and employment for the homeless population.

Volunteers are an essential part of every program at Grant County Rescue Mission Ministries. We have opportunities for individuals and groups alike at all of our facilities. We are in need of volunteers in various areas throughout the year. There is a place for everyone to give of their time to those in need. Some of our ministries include:

• FEED-the-NEED: a food collection ministry giving churches, businesses and schools the opportunity to give non-perishable food items to the Mission

• MISSION MART Thrift Store: Provides low-cost clothing and household items to those with limited income. The store also has “FREE DAYS” twice a month for those who need clothing but have no income at all.

• HANDS-that-HELP: A ministry giving businesses opportunities to help provide paper and other necessary products for the Mission.

• Street Care: A ministry giving residents of the mission the opportunity to give back to the community tangible, necessary items.

• G.E.D.: Through a grant we received, the Mission is able to provide G.E.D. classes and testing at no cost.

• Computer Skills Classes: The Mission provides computer skills training to those interested in learning computer skills to be better equipped to compete in the job market. This ministry is strictly ran by volunteers who are passionate about this ministry.

Executive Director Tom Ballard is available to speak at any function regarding the ministry of the Mission or to help in any other way possible.