Roanoke Rescue Mission
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The Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered, grassroots organization offering programs to help people physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. It is the largest homeless shelter in Virginia[citation needed] and includes a medical clinic, a residential recovery program, an adult learning center, a pottery studio, a hair salon, hospitality dining room, and thrift store on site.
The programs are holistic and involve the elements of personal responsibility, self-determination and an internal transformation of values and vision resulting in a restoration of self-respect.[citation needed]
Last year the Rescue Mission provided the following services for those in need:
Meals Served 315,944
Clothing & Furniture Help
Provided for Families 20,000 items
Nights of Shelter 111,786
Volunteer Hours 76,743
Professions of Faith 1,030
Family Shelter Classes 613 hours
Recovery Classes 17,946 hours
Learning Center Classes 7,260 hours
Clinic Patient Visits 13,230
Value of Healthcare Provided $2,522,994
Case Management Visits 4,523
Legal Clinic Visits 21
Jubilee Acres 54 events; 892 guests
Toured the Mission 3,641[citation needed]
