For 40 years, the Grants Pass Gospel Rescue Mission has offered Christ, Community and Transformation to responsible homeless people in Grants Pass. Approximately one in three Mission residents “graduate” from the Mission by leaving with a sustainable income and a home.
While our success stories are inspiring, the journey doesn’t end there. Affordable housing remains an elusive challenge in Grants Pass, affecting people from all walks of life. This struggle is particularly pronounced for former Mission residents seeking to reintegrate into the local community and for elderly individuals living in their cars, unable to amass the funds needed for a two-month rent and security deposit.
The question echoes: What can be done to break this cycle of housing insecurity and bring lasting change to the lives of those we aim to serve? Join us in this noble cause as we embark on a journey to address the pressing need for affordable housing in Grants Pass. Together, we can make a tangible difference and create a brighter, more secure future for our community members in need.
”Living in my car was rough. You don't sleep at night. You'll doze off and wake up for every little noise because you don't know who is around you. My health was failing. My legs were so swollen I could barely move around. You can get away with that for only a certain amount of time.
Jennifer M.Mission Graduate
For 40 years, the Grants Pass Gospel Rescue Mission has offered Christ, Community and Transformation to responsible homeless people in Grants Pass. Approximately one in three Mission residents “graduate” from the Mission by leaving with a sustainable income and a home. Yet finding affordable housing in Grants Pass is challenging for people of all walks of life. This is especially true for former Mission residents as they get back involved in our local community. It’s also true for elderly people living in their cars who can’t save up two months’ rent and a security deposit to get into an apartment. What can be done?
The Mission has been exploring new housing models that can help people find affordable places to live in our community.
Research Trip To Emerald Village
One idea we discovered at a PATH meeting (Partners Assisting The Homeless) is modeled on Emerald Village in Eugene, which offers tiny homes to qualifying individuals and married couples. My staff and I had the opportunity to tour Emerald Village in June and immediately thought, “We can do this in Grants Pass and do it better with our experience running men’s and women’s shelters.”
It may require some help from our city council, but we believe this project could be completed in 2024 and be used as a model for future projects.
Our project is continuing to find significant support and our fundraising efforts for 2023 collected a little over $200,000 towards our $1.3 million goal. We are confident that this project will significantly impact the growing homeless population in our community by creating a supportive housing program for seniors on a low fixed income.
Note that the Mission has never accepted taxpayer-funded loans, grants, or gifts. All of our work has been supported by the voluntary contributions of families, churches, businesses and private foundations. The Mission will continue this tradition on this project.
The need for this housing project is great. We ask you to make a contribution today to help fund this important project. Together, let’s raise the remaining funds and make this project a reality in 2024!
Giving online is a safe and easy way to get involved with the MissionView Village project. Thank you for your generous donations!
Please mail your checks to:
Gospel Rescue Mission
PO Box 190
Grants Pass, OR 97528
Be sure to write on your check, “MissionView Village”
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Men’s Shelter
Administrative Offices
540 SW Foundry St.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Front Desk: 541-476-0082
Gospel Rescue Mission
PO Box 190
Grants Pass, OR 97528
