About Us

Hello and welcome to Rockford Rescue Mission!

Every single day from 1964 until today, Rockford Rescue Mission has provided shelter, food and so much more for people who are hurting. Homelessness, addiction and trauma remain significant pain points in the Rockford area. Here at the Mission, we believe in care and recovery for the whole person—physically, mentally and spiritually. Most importantly, we believe no one is beyond the love, care and hope of Jesus Christ. Given the right resources and being surrounded by the right people and opportunities, we believe people truly seeking recovery can become all that God wants them to be.

We know not everyone in our community believes exactly as we do—but the beautiful thing about Rockford Rescue Mission is that we still can serve together and meet people’s deep needs. We are a crossroads—a place where churches, businesses, civic organizations and service-minded individuals can lock arms and serve our neighbors.

Then and now, we believe in care and recovery for the whole person—physically, mentally and spiritually. The Mission has never hidden the fact that we are a Christian ministry, motivated by sharing the love, care and hope of Jesus Christ with anyone within our reach. Every person bears the image of God and is worthy of compassion and true help.

We know not everyone in our community believes exactly as we do, but the beautiful thing about Rockford Rescue Mission is that we can all meet needs together anyway. We are a crossroads—a place where churches, businesses, civic organizations and service-minded individuals can lock arms and serve our neighbors.

If you are hurting, please know that there’s help and hope. Here’s a starting point.

If you feel called to serve—through volunteering, financial support or even joining our staff— please know that the opportunities are many and the impact is eternal.

Partners in Hope,

Sherry Pitney, CEO