Las Vegas Rescue Mission

Core Services Shelter Recovery and Basic Needs

The Mission provides emergency shelter, and our transition programs operate year-round to support the basic critical needs of the homeless. These services include the Lighthouse Recovery Program, which supports individuals in transforming their lives, and Shelter of Hope, which uses “bed count” to track the number of safe, emergency beds available to help. In addition to providing shelter, the Mission serves tens of thousands of meals each year and provides free clothing to individuals transitioning from homelessness. All these programs are also designed to offer some pathway to recovery, stability, and hope.

Engagement Volunteering and Giving Back

The success of the Las Vegas Rescue Mission largely depends on the time and resources of safe, good-hearted, and concerned volunteers. Community participation and engagement can take various forms, including establishing a 501(c)(3) organization and using resources. However, for the average person or family just wishing to help, we welcome you to volunteer your time, food, clothing, or other items at our signature annual events. Financial donations are always welcome, especially since we receive very little government funding outside our local county for our needed programs. Donations of a Thanksgiving table are also a meal for someone in need, again.

Ways to Give & Support

There are many ways you can support the Mission in its work, as an individual or as an organization:

• In-Kind Donors: Provide clothing, toiletries, and/or non-perishable items that meet someone’s immediate basic needs.
• Volunteer: Get involved in the team effort to serve meals, sort donations, or assist in other ways.
• Capital Campaign: For sustained support, participate in ongoing fundraising to help capital campaigns grow and expand the Mission’s facilities through targeted approaches.
• Thrift Store: You can either purchase items and/or donate items to the Thrift Store, as all proceeds support Mission programs directly. For every dollar generated, the same amount is raised for the Mission Programs.

Summary of Online Reviews and Community Feedback

• Trust and Transparency: The Mission has consistently received high praise for its ethical practices and is routinely rated among the leading organizations by charity observers for transparent and responsible financial stewardship and impact.
• Life Change: The families and individuals served cite the Lighthouse Recovery Program as a true life-changing experience, and a pathway for sustainable life change.
• Community Asset: Locally, the Mission is often cited as a leading organization serving the Las Vegas community and is known for its accountability and ethics.

Reviews sourced by Yelp.com

Frequently Asked Questions About the Mission

Q: What kind of services does the Las Vegas Rescue Mission offer to the homeless?
A: The Mission provides core services to include daily meals, emergency shelter beds, and free clothing, and long-term support and assistance through the Lighthouse Recovery Program, which serves as a way to provide long-term stabilization and recovery.

Q: Where does the Mission get its funding to support services?
A: The Mission, primarily, relies on the kindness and concern of individuals, churches, and corporations. The percentage of funding from government entities is tiny; therefore, private donations are essential to the sustainability of the Mission’s services.

Q: Can I donate food or clothing directly to the Mission?
A: Yes, please do! The Mission receives food, clothing, and other necessary items as in-kind donations. You can also donate these items to the Thrift Store, which now funds Mission programs through its revenue.

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