The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions was founded in 1913. If annual cash contributions were combined, the 300 Association member RESCUE missions would be among the ten largest nonprofit organizations in the United States.

RESCUE missions provide emergency food and shelter, youth and family services, rehabilitation programs for the addicted, education and job training programs and assistance to the elderly poor and at-risk youth. 

Last year, RESCUE missions:

• Served 36 million meals (the approximate population of California)

• Distributed more than 20 million pieces of clothing

• Provided 13 million nights of lodging

• Graduated more than 14,000 homeless men and women into productive living

• Helped more than 13,000 people complete a GED or other educational diploma program

• Provided more than 240,000 medical and dental clinic visits for the poor

• Provided more than 200,000 families with 900,000 pieces of furniture and other homecare items

• Conducted more than 1,200,000 counseling sessions

• Welcomed 410,000 volunteers

For Additional Information:

·         AGRM Fact Sheet - a quick outline of the  Association of Gospel Rescue Missions and our programs

·         What is the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions? - Learn about this association of 294 organizations that help the homeless and other needy inner city people. (Our Facilities)

·         The New Face of Rescue by Ray Bakke

·         Jerry McAuley Mission Brings a New Day for Rescue to New York by Jim VarnHagen

·         Despite a Changing Client Base, Rescue Missions Continue to Work" by Steve Burger

·         Union Rescue Mission Changes to Meet Los Angeles' Shifting Needs by Mike Teague

·         Providing Blueprints to Rebuild Broken Lives in Los Angeles

·         For detailed program and financial information, about the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions, read our GuideStar Report.

·         How the AGRM is Organized
o        Constitution & By-laws
o        Doctrinal Statement
o        Code of Ethics
o        Mission Statement
o        Purpose

·         Go to the on-line Directory of AGRM Member Organizations - Find the name, address and phone number of your local AGRM member mission! 

·         Conduct an online search to learn which member rescue missions offer a particular program or service

·         This directory also has links to their e-mail addresses and rescue mission World Wide Web sites where you can learn a lot more about the work they do on the local level.

·         Eight Ways to Truly Help the Homeless - some practical suggestions for anyone who wants to make a difference.

·         Learn more about the on-going Programs and Services offered by the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions.

·         Learn more about the many programs rescue missions offer to help the homeless and other needy people. If you always thought they just worked with "skid row" drunks and "bag ladies" this will be a real eye-opener! 

·         For more detailed information on the work of AGRM member missions go to the Statistics & Studies Menu.

·         Learn about opportunities for both individuals and groups at missions that help the homeless in our Short-term Urban Missions Directory.

·         The History of the AGRM - Learn about the AGRM's history, its founders and its significant leaders since 1913.

·        Learn more about the AGRM's Executive Director and the President.

·         Membership - Learn more about the services available to individuals and organizations; includes by-laws, statement of faith, membership benefits, and procedures for joining the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions.

·         Get acquainted with the AGRM's Staff & Board of Directors.

·         Learn about the AGRM's contributions to the current debate over Welfare Reform 

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