What We Do

Help & Hope for Hurting People in the Rock River Valley

Change Starts With a Hot Meal and a Safe Place to Sleep

homeless shelter, drug addiction help, alcoholism programs, shelter for women
Our services are designed to serve physical, emotional, spiritual and relational needs by empowering people to move from despair and hopelessness to whole-person life change. These services are made possible by God’s continuing grace… and generous supporters in our community!
  • Case Management
  • Medical, Dental & Chiropractic Care
  • Christ-Centered Guidance
  • Life-Skills Classes
  • Spiritual Mentoring & Guidance
  • Educational Assessment & Support
  • Vocational Training
  • Aftercare

“I can’t thank Rockford Rescue Mission enough… They helped me walk back to God. Now I want to give people the same blessing and hope that the Mission gave me.”

— Terry, a graduate of our Life Recovery Program

rehabilitation testimony

Life-Changing Programs & Services

We help our residents and guests find whole-person restoration through programs and services that change hearts and lives through God’s love.

Meals for All

Hundreds of nutritious meals served to our residents, guests & community 3 times a day to nourish people, body & spirit
Meals for All

Life Recovery Programs

A residential long-term program (9-12 months) offering comprehensive help for men, women & mothers with children
Life Recovery Programs

Homeless Services

Short-term shelter offering emergency services for up to 180 men, women & children experiencing homelessness
Homeless Services

Hope Clinic

Free medical, dental & chiropractic services provided for Mission guests, residents, as well as the uninsured or underinsured in our community
Hope Clinic

Works! Center

Educational, employment & vocational training opportunities in a structured program preparing individuals to sustain long-term success
Works! Center

Nettie’s Mercantile

Unique shopping & so much more. Find a gift … change a life!
Nettie’s Mercantile

Thrift Store

Clothing, household items, furniture & more provided as a low-cost shopping option for our community
Thrift Store

Volunteer

Have a heart to serve those in our care?
Volunteer

“If you don’t have a friend in the world, you can find one here.”

That sign used to hang outside Rockford Rescue Mission, and it was a big reason I came here for help.

Get Help Now

If you or someone you know needs a hot meal or a safe place to sleep, click below to see how we can help!

Give a Gift

Your generous gifts touch and change lives. Just $2.05 feeds one hungry person in the Rock River Valley.