After a long stay at the Mission, Thomas was able to battle his anger issues and learn to trust the Lord. After moving out on his own, he chose to give back to the Mission by applying for one of the many Mission volunteer opportunities, serving as a driver.
“Not only am I stable, but I can come back now and donate my time to help others who are trying to climb the same ladder that I climbed.”
See Why Thomas Gives Back
”Volunteering is a great opportunity for the community to become directly involved in the work we do. The truth is, the task that we as a staff are undertaking is so significant that we can't do it alone. Volunteers play a pivotal role in helping our residents change their lives.
Brian BoutellerExecutive Director
Volunteers are always welcome, and there are many ways and areas that you can serve the Mission residents.
The first step in becoming a volunteer is completing our online volunteer application. Let us know who you are and in what ways you would like to serve with us! We have several volunteer opportunities available. Note that some roles require a background check and/or a pastoral reference letter. Contact us with any questions about your application.
Next, our staff will review your application and verify that we have all the information that we need to get you started. Our volunteer coordinator will connect with you and discuss some options for serving with us. We want to make sure that your area of service is a right fit for both you and the Mission.
Finally, you will be introduced to your volunteer site manager. They will work with you to develop a volunteering schedule that’s convenient for you as well as train you on the basics of what you need to know to be a rockstar Mission volunteer. All that is left is for you to show up at your scheduled time and lend us your talents!
Each year, we open the doors of the Mission to the community to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our holiday dinners are made possible with the help of generous volunteers willing to cook, clean, serve and fellowship with our residents and guests. If you’d like to bless the Mission this holiday season, consider signing up for one of our volunteer opportunities at a holiday dinner.
We are always in need of a variety of household items such as towels, washcloths, bedding, and blankets (twin size), and non-hotel/motel toiletries. All other clothing and household items can be dropped off at our Second Chance Thrift and Booth Street Thrift stores, where they can be offered freely to program participants or sold for great prices with all proceeds going to help offset the cost of our program operations.
Clothing
Dishes/Bakeware
Appliances
Sporting Goods
Books
And More!
Items we can not accept:
This list is not exhaustive. All items are subject to staff approval prior to donation. Unsure if we’ll take an item? Call ahead! 541-507-6711
All food donations are received at the kitchen door of our men’s facility at 540 SW Foundry. Food must be in unopened packaging and within manufacturers recommended sell by date. We cannot accept dented or corroded canned goods. For all other questions call 541 476-0082 and ask to speak to our food service manager.
Downtown Location
429 SE 6th Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone: (541) 479-9748
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-2:30pm
Corner of Booth and Foundry St.
114 SW Booth St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone: (541) 507-6711
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-3:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-2:30pm
Join a community of Christians who love God and who have a heart to serve.
Would your group or organization like an up close look at how we operate? Take a guided tour of the Mission and learn about the programs and services we offer. The tour will cover both Wagner Hall (the Men’s residence) as well as Fikso Family Center (the women and children’s residence). Tours are available between 1:00pm and 5:00pm, Wednesdays and Fridays each week. The tour begins at Wagner Hall – 540 SW Foundry Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526. Reservation required. Book a tour today!
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
