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5 Reasons to Give to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley on Giving Tuesday

2023/11/21

If you are looking for a worthy cause to support on Giving Tuesday, we invite you to consider the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. Here are five reasons why we think you should consider a gift to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley.

  1. You’ll feed hungry people in the Mahoning Valley. Last year, with your help, we served 105,125 meals in our dining hall and are on track to feed even more in 2024!

Heads up! This one-minute update contains a really BIG THANK YOU!

2023/05/30
The Lord continues to provide for Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley through the loving support of our donors. In this one-minute update, our Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley CEO shares a card that one of our recent guests sent to the Mission to share with our donors, volunteers, staff and friends! God bless Larry and God bless our donors. Thank you for your love, care, and support!

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When the storm hit Ken needed help

2023/05/15

Meet Ken: A Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley supporter with a Big Heart

Ken was born in downtown Youngstown near West Federal Street in the 1930’s. One of ten brothers who grew up during the Great Depression and World War II, life was not easy for him in the Valley. To help his family survive, Ken delivered newspapers as a boy and walked three miles to Mill Creek Park just to get water.

From Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley client in 2009 to current volunteer, meet Derrick

2023/05/08

Derrick Patterson found himself homeless and in need of emergency shelter. Learn how his first night at the Mission impacted him and how he has not missed a beat since leaving the shelter! He is now giving back by volunteering at the Mission in his free time and is employed by a facility that works with at risk youth. If you would like to support the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley as we partner together to help people like Derrick,

Is the Mission facing any challenges this Spring?

2023/04/27

In this short clip, Jared Woodward shares one of the largest challenges the Mission is facing currently. Please watch this one-minute video to learn more! Thanks for supporting Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.

What happens when you are homeless in the Valley and in a wheelchair?

2023/04/24

Hear from Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley’s COO, Jared Woodward about how you are able to support clients who have physical challenges when you partner with Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.

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It’s National Volunteer Week and we are celebrating!

2023/04/17

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event Planned for Saturday April 22, 2023, at Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley

Past and Present volunteers, as well as those who are interested in volunteering are encouraged to RSVP and welcome to attend from 10am-11am in the Mission’s Dining Hall.

The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley recorded an incredible 11,911 hours of volunteer time last year. Volunteers help in many areas of the ministry from serving and prepping meals to helping in our offices,

Second time around at the Mission. Meet Bunni.

2023/04/13

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Bunni came to the Rescue Mission 8 months ago after his family had to sell a home he was supposed to inherit. Bunni had nowhere to go and heard about the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley through an agency. Shortly after coming to the mission Bunni was able to find an apartment. However, after he moved in, Bunni realized the apartment was unlivable and had to return to the Rescue Mission.

What’s going on? So many more people in the Valley eating at the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley. We have suspicions.

2023/04/13

Watch this 90 second video to learn more!

Stretching the impact of donated dollars to help people who are homeless. Four quick tips.

2023/04/07

With costs increasing, everyone wants to stretch their dollars. Whether you are in the grocery store, paying bills or giving to charity, we all want our money to go further and have a greater impact. While the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley can’t help you with tips on the best price for eggs, or how to cut your electric bill in half,  we can share ways that your generosity to non-profits, like Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley,