About Us

Hello and welcome to Rockford Rescue Mission!

In 2023, the Mission celebrates 59 years of serving people who are hurting. Homelessness, addiction, poverty and abuse remain significant pain points in Rockford and our surrounding communities. 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. Every person bears the image of God and is worthy of compassion and true help.

If you are hurting, please know that you are not alone. I think back to a season in my own life when everything was falling apart. It was a scary, awful time. Yet, today I can see Jesus in it all—sitting with me in my struggles, in my pain, in my fear. At Rockford Rescue Mission, many of our staff and volunteers have experienced the kind of life transformation we now work and pray for in others. We are driven by the hope of that transformation, for now and for eternity.

Your prayer, financial and volunteer support make this work possible. Our Mission residents and guests feel blessed and encouraged, knowing they have neighbors, churches and businesses standing beside them and supporting their recovery. If you haven’t already, please consider partnering with us. Your impact will last for eternity.

Gratefully,

Sherry Pitney, CEO