Rockford Rescue Mission Ministries
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Over the last few years I've been the Community Project Coordinator for a faith-based mentorship program. One of our students favorite organizations to work with has been the Rockford Rescue Mission. Partnering alongside the caring, loving staff of the RM has been a great experience for our students where they learn to look past social status and love the unlovable. The staff doesn't just expect the volunteers to come be work horses, but mentors the volunteers, shares with them the heart, and goes above and beyond to show them how grateful they are for their service. They genuinely care about every person that walks through their doors, volunteer or client. I have also referred a friend to the RM who became homeless earlier this Summer. She was skeptical and would normally not do well in a program/organization that has requirements & expectations, but she responded well because of the love and care that was shown.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing men & women overcome addictions, men, women, & children find shelter, food, & clothing who have previously been homeless, guests (clients) have received life lessons classes, education, case management, encouragement, overall humanity restored
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
revamp the volunteer application process, but I know that this is currently in process and is going well!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the staffs passion to serve and love those in society that are often overlooked and forgotten. Then these guests and people's lives are turned around and they decide to give back. AWESOME!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Joyful, confident, hopeful, enthusiastic, and love their job!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
literally hire more staff to counsel, teach, and manage more lives who could then also give back!
Ways to make it better...
there was a larger play area for the children and a more relaxed hang out area for the ladies in the crisis center.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
under staffed, over-worked, and under-financed.
One thing I'd also say is that...
these staff members are heros! They literally lay their lives down for these people. And the guests/clients that are housed at the RM are courageous and brave.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I taught money management and remedial budgeting to the men and women who lived at the Mission and were trying to get their lives in order. Most were dealing with addictions and abusive lifestyles. As the men and women learned how to create a simple budget or balance a checkbook,I thought I would be doing something special for them. In reality, they did something special for me - they taught me that everyone has hope to become better. They just need people willing to teach them how that can be accomplished. As a result, I became a fundraiser for the Mission.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing lives improved. Men & women have the opportunity to complete their high school dipolma or get a GED. Many are going on or back to college. Their hope has been restored.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
IT IS A PRIVILEDGE TO BE A PART OF WHAT THE LORD IS DOING IN THE LIVES OF SO MANY HURTING GUESTS. TO WORK WITH AND PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED GIVES ME JOY! I BELEIVE WHEN JESUS RETURNS , IT WILL BE IN A PLACE SUCH AS THIS!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
CASE MANAGEMENT IN THE MEN'S CRISIS, HELPING PEOPLE TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL AS WELL AS SPIRITUAL NEEDS.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
INVENTORY THINGS SUCH AS GLOVES , HATS. BOOTS , TO LET LEADERSHIP KNOW WE ARE RUNNING LOW.TO LET COMMUNITY KNOW WE ARE IN NEED OF A PARTICULAR ITEM. 2, WAYS TO TRANSPORT GUESTS TO DR.VISITS AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
GETTING UP TO COME TO WORK EACH DAY, TO SEE WHAT THE LORD IS GOING TO DO IN THEIR LIVES THROUGH THE MISSION
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
PEOOPLE WHO LOVE THE LORD NOT ONLY IN WORD BUT ALSO WITH THEIR LIVES.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
I WOULD BUILD A BIBLICAL COUNSELING CENTER THAT WOULD HAVE SPACE FOR HUNDREDS OF TRAINED LAY COUNSELORS FOR THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS A CENTER TO GIVE ACTIVITIES FOR OUR GUESTS AND COMMUNITY
Ways to make it better...
I HAD MORE HELP, TIME AND RESOUCES TO HELP THE GUESTS.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
CONSISTANCY IN THE THEOLOGY OF GOD'S WORD ( GETTING ENOUGH PASTORS WHO ARE TRAINED FOR 365 DAYS A YEAR)
One thing I'd also say is that...
THIS IS THE PLACE TO COME TO WORK OR VOLUNTEER TO LAY UP TREASURES IN HEAVEN IT IS A PRIVELEDGE TO BE A PART OF WHAT GOD IS DOING HERE.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Members of our church choir created the TLC Praise Band, solely devoted to providing music for the Rockford Rescue Mission pre-dinner Worship Service. We have been doing this the first Friday of every month since February 2004. Attendees often come up to us after the worship service to shake our hands, and share their stories. Often, we surround that person with joined hands in prayer. The feedback from the clients, both during prayer and after the service, fuels our outreach efforts.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
verbal and spiritual interaction with the clients. The evening chaplain shows a lot of strength when proclaiming how God has changed his life, and how the clients can pull themselves up out of despair and homelessness as well.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the joy on the faces of clients, when they share the worship service with us. They sing along, clap their hands, stand, and praise God right along with us.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The evening Chaplain, Jason
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
feed, house, clothe, train, educate and solve these problems in Rockford IL
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Over a period of 15 years we have been blest by the work of volunteers at Rockford Rescue Mission. Lives have been changed after responding to the Gospel message of Christ's love for all who will come to Him. Those who manage the work and give unstintingly to the mission of RESCUE are to be greatly rewarded in that day when we stand before our Beloved Lord Jesus Christ. May the Lord continue the labor of love at Rockford Rescue Mission. Don and Phyllis Livingston Portage WI
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Following the management team while serving on the board, then learning of lives rescued thru the newsletter.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Keep the present staff.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
A very cheerful and generous attitude to workers and clients over the years.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Friendly and caring plus welcoming
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Continue as at present. The Lord will provide.
Ways to make it better...
I lived in Rockford, rather than 100 miles away.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Continued support by community and volunteers
One thing I'd also say is that...
The Lord bless all of you
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I continue to be amazed at not only the overnight crisis relief that the Mission provides to men and women who have no one to turn to, but actually have a Certified Recovery program that is FREE to those who really desire to change their life and restore relationships. The vocational training program that was launched will help those who have completed the recovery program to transition back into the workforce.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
truly concerned for those who walk through the doors of the Rockford Rescue Mission and pour their love of Christ into each one of them.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
finally expand their facility to take care of all the men, women, and families that desperately need help and restoration.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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