SHELTER THE HOMELESS
Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
Isaiah 58:7
We know that the most basic need for the homeless in our community is a safe place to stay the night. Without access to a stable place to live, showers, laundry and more, it is nearly impossible for those living on the streets to break the cycle of homelessness.
While The Gospel Mission was originally founded as a rescue mission for men, our services have grown to include shelters for men, women and children, and single men with children.
At full capacity, we are able to provide beds for 144 individuals, and our hope is to see that number continue to grow in the future.
Men's Shelter
Since our founding over 80 years ago, we have been providing services to men struggling with alcoholism, drug use, gambling and other contributing factors to homelessness. We seek to build an environment that provides structure and support, allowing them to thrive and rebuild their life. By creating a culture centered in faith that promotes aspects such as volunteering, we give each man a newfound sense of self-worth, the ability to find a job and, above all else, a relationship with God.
PROGRAMS:
The Gospel Mission is launched our new Shelter to Launch Men’s Residency Program (S2L). S2L is a 6-month residential program in which guests will work towards the biggest life needs that may have been barriers to returning to living in their own homes. We desire to come alongside and help those suffering from homelessness by overcoming those barriers. In the Shelter to Launch Program, we provide guests with the necessary tools to get back on their feet. Those tools include nightly chapel services, partnership with local churches and spiritual mentors, onsite life coaching and casework, and stabilization through structure and biblical accountability.
P. 712-255-1769
Women and Children's Shelter
Originally opened in 1999, our women and children’s program has ministered to over 2,500 individuals. Many of the women come to our shelter from an abusive situation that led to drug use and other mental health issues. We seek to show them the love of God the Father and allow them to love themselves because they are His daughters and His creation. Our counselors provide support for those battling addiction and chapel services allow the women to form and grow in their faith.
PROGRAMS:
Our Women’s program is a 12 week program which focuses on Mind, Body, Soul, and Spiritual Transformation. The objective is to help women understand their worth and value as a child of God and how important it is for them to know and embrace God’s love and care for them.
We also offer a 6 week basic Financial class to help them manage their finances and develop a savings plan.
P. 712-255-1119
Single Men with Children's Shelter
The broken family used to be a mother and her children. More frequently, we now see men with their children seeking shelter and services. Opened in 2016, the U-shaped facility consists of four apartment-style units each with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room and a small kitchenette. Our Single Men with Children’s Shelter is designed to be a six-month program with the goal of setting the father up for success in the future with his children. The children are required to attend school or daycare while fathers are encouraged to find a part-time or full-time job, attend chapel services, receive parenting and life skills training and more. The newest of our shelters, this program is one of the few like it in the country.