Is your club, church, school or other group looking for an interesting presentation? Macon Rescue Mission staff and clients are willing to come (at no charge) and share their fascinating stories of transformed lives. Some of the topics we are prepared to speak on include: •Substance abuse addiction and recovery •Homelessness and its effects upon [...]

We are proud to be 1 of 855 selected to be a recipient of Darden’s Restaurant Community Grants program! We are grateful to our local Darden restaurants, LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden, for recognizing us as a leader in our community and is supporting our work to help feed local elderly and disabled citizens. Each [...]

Vickie Stuckey, Assistant Professor at Middle Georgia State College and her Nursing student came to the Mission on Friday, April 12, 2013 to present health information for the residents. They covered several relevant topics such as smoking cessation and dental health, and also performed blood pressure and blood sugar checks on the residents. The residents [...]

The Monticello Baptist Church Youth Group came to volunteer at Macon Rescue Mission on Friday, March 22. Prior to their visit, they collected much needed items for donations such as detergent, toilet paper, tooth brushes and soap. While they were here they also helped serve in the cafeteria and attended evening chapel. We are grateful [...]

The Community Service Council at Stratford Academy spent the day at Macon Rescue Mission for their second annual S.O.S Day, or Stratford Out Serving Day. S.O.S Day is a chance for students to serve across the community and to learn about new and exciting volunteer opportunities. Students put together hygiene kits (which include items such [...]

During the 2013 Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Rescue Mission staff and residents have teamed up to volunteer, cook pink cupcakes and cookies and just enjoy the blossoms. As Men (and Women) on a Mission to prevent homelessness, domestic violence and poverty, we still take time to Think Pink and celebrate spring together. Join us as [...]

b.a.s.k. founder Rashisa Jefferson (second from left) and staff recently presented a charitable contribution to Dove Center Director, Renee Barreth (far left). b.a.s.k., Beauty Assortment for the Sun-Kissed, provides a line of artisanal, gourmet-themed spa products that range from moisturizing bath treatments to rich, nourishing skin and hair. “To kick-start our new charitable giving program, [...]

In 2012, the Macon Rescue Mission served 58,069 meals to homeless program residents, overnight transients, and women and children fleeing domestic violence. Many essentials are required to successfully maintain such a multi-faceted program. Providing three warm meals per day to clients is fundamental. The Mission’s fully-equipped kitchen recently required several commercial upgrades. Thanks to a [...]

Mary Kay representative, Lauren Thomas (left), treated the clients of the Dove Center to a Valentine’s make-up party. The Dove Center is a residential program of the Macon Rescue Mission for women and children recovering from domestic violence. In the past, the Mary Kay Foundation and the Dove Center have partnered to help women break [...]

Special thanks to the many local churches, civic and service organizations, schools, foundations, and corporations who support the Macon Rescue Mission’s ongoing program “Macon Meals: Providing Food Boxes to Macon’s Elderly and Disabled.” In 2012, these community partners helped the Mission to distribute an average of 426 monthly food boxes totaling 5,115 for the year! [...]