Millions Have Been Spent by the Government… But the Crisis Continues to Grow. Despite massive investments into housing and services, homelessness in Tucson continues to rise. Encampments are growing, and people living on the streets are losing hope. The system isn’t reaching those who need it most. That’s why we’re launching Operation Rescue: meeting people where they are, in their greatest time of need.

When Luna first arrived at GRM, she didn’t say a word… she just sat and stared… expressionless and frozen.

They Come with Nothing No clean clothes, no stable adult, no sense of what “safe” even means. They may not have had a real bed in months, or a meal that wasn’t scavenged or served from a gas station counter.

When he was twelve years old, Eric took his first sip of alcohol from his father on Christmas morning, igniting a relentless quest for that fleeting high. Addiction became his hidden obsession—one he was able to hide for decades—until he lost everything. His job. His home. His wife. His kids. (more…)

As an employee of Gospel Rescue Mission, Eric’s sense of purpose blossomed as he helped others. He recalls helping a woman who had spent months sleeping on a deflated air mattress. Because of the donations we had received, the Donation Center could provide everything she needed to turn her empty apartment into a home (down to the pots and pans).

Social enterprises are about more than teaching hard skills. They create a ripple effect of hope and opportunity and are pathways to dignity and independence. They help our guests develop the soft skills—like teamwork, time management, and customer service—essential for success in the workplace and in life.

Jerald’s journey took him from a promising career in psychology to wandering the country, searching for meaning in life. A prayer and a broken-down car led him to Gospel Rescue Mission, where he found his true purpose. Jerald is learning to serve others with warmth and dignity while transforming lives—starting with his own. Read on to see how you can help make stories like Jerald’s possible.

51 of our Recovery guests recently walked down an aisle of chairs, one by one, and accepted a certificate of completion from our staff as a room full of their friends and family members stood, clapping and screaming in celebration of their accomplishments. It was the perfect night. 

It’s a cold, early Monday morning. Outside an unmarked mobile cafe, two GRM employees huddle for warmth while waiting for their morning orders. Dr. Tony Simms, Chief Strategy Officer, has already placed his order—a large latte. Bruce Beikman, Communications Director, is next in line. He glances up at the young woman smiling behind the counter.

No one should go hungry, especially at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Blessings to Go is an opportunity to welcome the homeless and those struggling under the weight of poverty. We know that this event will profoundly impact the lives of our homeless neighbors, who have maybe lost not only their homes but also their friends and families. We want them to know that they are not alone for the holidays.