About The Mission

Helping People Leave Homelessness Behind For Good

The Grants Pass Gospel Rescue Mission, serving the homeless in the Rogue Valley since 1983, is a beacon of hope and transformation. More than just a provider of immediate assistance, we are committed to addressing the root causes of homelessness and empowering individuals by providing a Pathway to Independence.

With a track record that speaks volumes, one in three residents who walk through our doors leave with housing and a sustainable source of income, setting them on a path to lasting change. Unlike merely making homelessness on the streets more bearable, our mission is to equip individuals with the tools and support they need to leave homelessness behind…for good.

Through our comprehensive programs and Gospel-centered approach, we strive not only to meet immediate needs but also to foster long-term solutions that restore dignity, self-sufficiency, and hope. Partner with us in our journey to transform lives and communities one individual at a time.

As an integral arm of the Church, the Mission stands as a testament to the collective efforts of over 40 local churches committed to supporting its vital work. Through collaboration with community pastors and engagement with the broader Church of the Valley, the Mission fosters a holistic approach to addressing the needs of the broken and marginalized. By providing opportunities for individuals and congregations alike to give, serve, and partner in the mission of compassion, the Grants Pass Gospel Rescue Mission exemplifies the Biblical mandate to care for those in distress, ultimately serving as a catalyst for transformative change and the glorification of God.

We Are

A community of Christians who love God and who have a heart to serve.

Our Vision

To give food, clothing, shelter and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who are the most in need.

Our Mission Statement

We are bound to proclaim Jesus Christ to the needy of Josephine County in a spirit of Care, assisting with clothing, spiritual counseling, education, food, health care and shelter, accomplishing all this with an attitude of Commitment.

The Mission is Gospel Centered

Each staff member and Board member must sign a statement of faith. The men and women have mandatory Bible studies every morning and evening. All of the counseling is Biblically based. Regeneration, repentance, reconciliation and restoration are seen as the goal for each resident.

The Gospel Rescue Mission is an arm of the Church

• More than 40 local churches support the work of the Mission
• Our Executive Director meets with the local Church of the Valley Pastors.
• The Mission helps the Church to follow the Biblical command to care for the broken by being open to them to give and serve alongside us for the glory of God!

We are a Community Partner

“If we can’t do it, we know who can!” This saying applies to programs like housing assistance, health insurance, full job skills training etc. By ourselves, we cannot take care of every single aspect of our residents lives, but we know who can. The truth is that, while staying at the Mission, our residents aren’t just receiving care for their immediate needs, but doors are open to all of those who are here for them to become stable and restored members of our community! This is all done through hands on help with staff and volunteers, and through community partnerships.

• Our Staff interacts with local service agencies
• We have an open door policy for our local Public Safety Employees
• We clean the main streets in downtown Grants Pass on a regular basis
• We work with local merchants and other organizations to help them understand homelessness, and we are a place for them to encourage homeless men and women to come for help.