WHO WE ARE

We are the Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission

The Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission remains the only shelter in the City that offers Christian guidance, provides emergency food and lodging services, uses no tax dollars, and seeks to re-assimilate the less fortunate into productive society.

We are a core group, sixty to seventy volunteers, filling many positions in every phase of rescue mission service. We are seven paid staff members working in different areas of Christian ministry to ensure that needs are met. We are the donors who support the ministry with our finances and donations of food, furniture, clothing, and much more.

We are the Good Samaritan, the bearer of a cup of water, living water for a lost and dying world. We are a team working together to meet the needs of all who come to us for help. All of us together are meeting the needs of “The Least of These”.

Video - Purpose of the Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission

Our Experienced Team

Our team has years of experience in working with our homeless population across the nation.

Christ Centered Approach

Our Christ centered approach to serving the homeless has been life changing for many of our residents over the years.

Innovative Work Solutions

By way of the TentMakers Program we are providing innovative work solutions for residents and guests of the Mission.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to the homeless of our city through addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We serve the less fortunate through donations from individuals, churches, civic organizations and merchants.

We neither solicit or require government support. We work to fill the hole in the soul as we provide for the holes in people’s stomachs.

Hunger, homelessness and poverty are the symptoms.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Hurry up! Contact us today and schedule a time to volunteer. We love it when you volunteer!

STORIES FROM THE MISSION

WHAT WE OFFER

OUR SHELTER

We provide shelter for as many as one hundred and twenty of our homeless population on a daily basis.

FOOD KITCHEN

Our food kitchen provides a hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year to both residents and guests.

THE CLOTHING BARN

We are currently operating our FREE clothing using our 40+ partners.  If you need clothing, please put in a request via our Facebook page “The Clothing Barn” or contact Taylene at the following number:  (575) 914-0074

MISSION CLEANING SUPPLIES STORE

We offer professional cleaning supplies and equipment as well as repair services for equipment such as vacuum cleaners, truck mounts, buffers, and more….

CHAPEL SERVICES

Chapel services are available to residents and guests

THRIFT STORE

Our “Rock of Ages” Thrift Store is open to the public six days/week and carries a wide variety of gently used clothing, furniture and accessories.  Our current hours are as follows:

Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 3pm

Come check us out!!

TENTMAKER PROGRAM

As part of the Tentmaker Program, we are in the process of providing paying jobs to both the residents and guests of the Mission

Acting Executive Director

Dr. Brian Ormand

Brian has served on the board for many years and has volunteered to temporarily step into the role of the Executive Director while we go through a season of transition. Brian has a background in management, education, and church service. He has previously volunteered at the Mission in a variety of capacities.

OUR STAFF

Loretta Bacon
Loretta Bacon

Executive Assistant

Loretta has been with the mission for almost 11 years. Her dedication to assisting our current staff is greatly appreciated. Her attention to detail and caring nature is evident to us all…

Charles Garcia
Charles Garcia

Director of Mission Management

Charles has worked at the mission for over 15 years and is currently our Director of Mission Management. Spend a little time with him and you will quickly notice his willingness to help in any way. He has a true desire to serve those who come to the mission…

Evelyn Chavez
Evelyn Chavez

Assistant Director

Evelyn has faithfully served the mission for 14 years in many capacities. Her love for God and the people at the mission have made her a true servant. Her passion filled Bible Studies have been a blessing for everyone that hears them…

OUR PROCESS

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First Contact

All guests are welcomed to the Mission and their personal information is entered into our system. They then enter into a brief orientation period.

Shelter & Food

Guests are then provided with clothing and food if they need it. Qualified guests are then checked into the shelter and provided with a shower and a bed.

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Skills Training

Guest are then offered the opportunity to join our TentMakers Program. Upon entering the program they will begin job skills training.

Work Opportunities

Upon graduation guests then have the option of working for one of several of our Mission owned businesses or other businesses in the area.

Re-entry into Society

When they feel they are ready guests can then move out of the Mission into their own housing while they continue to work for the Mission.

CONTACT INFORMATION

P.O. Box 386, Las Cruces, NM 88004

575-523-7727

support@lcgrm.org

Intake Hours: Monday - Friday (Noon - 3:30pm)

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