Mission Story Archives

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,

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

Homelessness Is Not a Crime Dear Caring Friend, In April, the Oklahoma Senate passed Bill 1854, which was signed into law. This law targets homeless

Finding Their Way Home, Thanks to You Dear Caring Friend, Some individuals go through decades of pain and struggle before finally landing on their feet

Making Sure There’s “Room in the Inn” We all know the story: Joseph and Mary arrive in Bethlehem, desperately seeking shelter so Mary can give

When you’re struggling with something, it’s comforting to know you’re not alone. You meet someone going through the same thing — or who’s been there

Here’s something you might not know about City Rescue Mission. Almost 200 of the individuals in our care right now are children. Their families have

A home is more than just a roof over someone’s head. It’s a source of safety and stability. It’s a launching pad from which we

One bad judgment. One medical emergency. One missed paycheck. That’s all it would take. Here in Oklahoma City, a growing number of neighbors live perilously

At City Rescue Mission, we often talk about the path back to hope. Of course, that path looks a little different for each of the

With Christmas right around the corner, I want to commend you for giving the best gift possible to vulnerable neighbors in the Oklahoma City area.

As Thanksgiving approaches, my thoughts turn to those who will reach out to City Rescue Mission for help and hope. In many cases, they’ll be