Rescue mission leaders from across the United States—who provide free services for thousands in need—were in Washington, D.C., March 17 to 19 to address public policy decisions that could slow or halt their ability to provide valuable services. The 100-year-old Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) organized the gathering.

The president of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) pointed out today to a congressional committee that making way for private donations is critical for rescue missions’—and many other charities’—success.

Twice as many veterans of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are seeking aid from rescue missions as were last year, according to the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions’ 23rd annual Snapshot Survey of about 19,000 individuals.

In 27 states, people who are homeless and in need will benefit from rescue missions’ doubled donation dollars, thanks to Denver Mattress Company (DMC). This is the 10th year the company has partnered with the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) to provide dollar-for-dollar matching donations for organizations that reach out to needy individuals and families.

Fourty rescue mission executives from across North America will converge on New York City to reflect on the current condition of rescue mission ministry and to consider emerging trends and future opportunities.

In more than 200 American cities, people are giving to care for needy families’ feet as part of a campaign inspired by a Disney film released today, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) launched the Sock Drive July 9 in cooperation with The Walt Disney Studios and Hanes.

The Walt Disney Studios announced yesterday that they worked with Hanes, who is working with the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM), to launch “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” Sock Drive on July 9, 2012, aimed at providing new socks for families in need across the U.S.

Birmingham’s Tom Zobel, who directs Brother Bryan Mission, received the annual Russ Reid Award for Lifetime Achievement, from the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) Conference in Orlando, attended by almost 800.

The 99th Annual Convention is focused on education to strengthen member organizations’ outreach and operations. More than 80 seminars will address a variety of content, including social enterprise and innovation, transformational programing and issues facing rescue missions. The event also features inspirational keynote speakers, worship music, networking, and exhibits.

Leaders of homeless shelters and rescue missions across the United States — who reach out to thousands of men, women and children in desperate need — gathered in Washington, D.C., March 18 to 20 to present concerns about pending legislation that could slow or halt their ability to provide valuable services.

DC Forum: On Policy and Advocacy—More than 30 rescue mission executives from across North America will converge on Washington, D.C. to educate law makers about their work and the impact of public policy

The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors, all with terms starting January 1, 2012.

Nearly one in five people experiencing homelessness (21%) have been the victims of physical violence within the past twelve months. According to the 22nd annual Snapshot Survey from the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM), those reporting such recent assaults have risen 6 percent from the same time last year.

The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) announced Monday the launch of Invisible Neighbors, a multi-media campaign designed to inform and inspire individuals in North America’s churches to be actively and regularly involved in service toward the poor and the growing homeless population.

Gospel Rescue Missions across the country are hopeful that the White House will reverse its plan to cap the value of charitable donations at 28 percent as part of its new strategy to pay for the president’s American Jobs Act.

AGRM is pleased to announce the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the Intermountain Fair Housing Counsel v. Boise Rescue Mission case and unanimously affirmed that the Fair Housing Act's religious exemption protects the Boise Rescue Mission from the plaintiffs' claims.

More than 70 rescue mission executives from across North America will converge on Colorado Springs to discuss the future of faith-based Continue of Care services and how they stack up in light of the government push for Housing First initiatives.

On Saturday, January 8, 2011, 22-year-old Jerad Loughner shot 20 people attending Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ “Congress On Your Corner” event in Tucson, Arizona. Congresswoman Giffords was shot through the head and survived, but six other victims tragically died, including nine-year-old Christina Green, federal district judge John Roll, an aide to Congresswoman Gifford, and three constituents attending the event.

With 43.6 million Americans slipping into poverty, members of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) are seeing an increasing number of people on the brink of homelessness, according to the 21st annual Snapshot Survey of the Homeless.

To promote National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) is partnering with i58:10 Media to produce the Hope to the Hungry webcast Nov. 19.