Rescue - Recover - Restore
the lives of our homeless, hungry and hurting neighbors
Since 1964
Rockford Rescue Mission shares hope and help in Jesus’ name to move people from homelessness and despair toward personal and spiritual wholeness.For people seeking new life, change starts here.
At Rockford Rescue Mission, people in need find immediate care and faith-based guidance that brings hope and healing to their lives.
Help More People Now!
Your support makes a difference for people experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction – providing them with the support to change their lives now and eternally through God’s love.
YOUR Gift Makes a Difference
2024-25 Fiscal Year Statistics (October 2024 – September 2025)
This past year, your gifts blessed the lives of those we serve in extraordinary ways! You are helping us meet big needs in the Rock River Valley.
1 in 4 individuals in Rockford struggle with hunger & food insecurity.
Over 20% of individuals in Rockford live below the poverty line.
*Statistics from 2021 Census Bureau
(an average of 393 daily)
(men, women & children)
“The Lord showed me a different way to live.”
More Ways You Can Help
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Current and Urgent Needs
Stay Connected
Executive Director Tour
Tour Rockford Rescue Mission and enjoy a delicious lunch with Executive Director Sherry Pitney. Tours are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
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“I had a secret...eventually, your secrets make you sick.”
Carol always remembers what her son told her during her time at the Mission: “Mom, I think you lost everything you had to find that God is all you need.”
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Read our most recent newsletter!
Donald’s childhood memories are filled with snapshots of happy times, like weekends at the lake with family. “It was the best of the best,” he shares with a smile. His grandfather was a huge part of his life – teaching him to golf, mow a lawn and how to be a man of character.
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