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A social enterprise empowering individuals with real world job skills and vocational training

The Program

Bridge to Life

Our proven, solution-based program is the cornerstone of all we do at the Mission. Bridge to Life is designed to help our guests become spiritually alive, emotionally stable and socially active in all aspects of society.

News & Stories

From the President: December 2024

A Reason for Rejoicing Dear Caring Friend, On the cover, you may have noticed the words, “A Thrill of Hope.” They’re from the Christmas hymn,

Michael’s Story

“Without the Mission, I’d be homeless or dead” Michael thought he had a plan. As a single father, he lost his job after needing to

Sharda’s Story

“I feel myself getting back to the person I really am” All that Sharda wanted for her kids was hope. But hope’s hard to find

From the President: October 2024

Tackling Veteran Homelessness Dear Caring Friend, Our cover story is about J.R., a veteran who served in Vietnam and struggles with PTSD (which you can

Nicoles’s Story

“Where Else Would I Go?” On Thanksgiving Day a year ago, Nicole wasn’t feeling very grateful. It was 9:30 p.m., and she and her three

JR’s Story

“Without You, I Wouldn’t Be Here” Ask J.R. how he’s doing these days, and he gets right to the point: “A lot better now than

60+ Years of Hope

For more than 60 years, City Rescue Mission has helped the homeless and near homeless in the Oklahoma City metro.

Instead of indefinite shelter, we offer a clean, safe, temporary place to stay and successful programs and services to help people transform their lives for the better. A hot meal and safe place to stay are just the beginning. We’re the first stop on the path back to hope.

Leading our community, serving the homeless

with help, hope and healing, in the spirit of excellence, under the call of Christ.

Women Served
Men Served
Children 17 and Under Served
 

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