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2024 Beneficiary
Rescue Mission
"We put LOVE INTO ACTION through shelter, food, clothing, and hope."
155 Gifford St, Syracuse, NY 13202
315-472-6251
"Since 1887, the Rescue Mission has served people in need in Central New York. Beginning as an outreach ministry to Erie Canal workers and the community that formed around them, we have been here to help through war and peace, economic booms and recessions, the Great Depression, and now, the COVID-19 pandemic.
"At the Rescue Mission, our doors are open to all. One of our original meeting invitations urged people to come as they are."
"Since 1887, the Rescue Mission Alliance has put love into action through food, shelter, clothing, and hope. We operate programs in Syracuse, Auburn, and Binghamton, tailored to meet the needs of each community. Among the services we offer are emergency shelter, meals, supportive permanent housing, employment resources, and spiritual care. In all of our locations, case managers help guests develop individual plans and connect with the support they need to leave homelessness and hunger behind."
Rescue Mission Testimonials
Paige Haines, Director of Events & Community Engagement
What lead you to your work with the Rescue Mission?
I've worked in non-profits since graduating from Baylor University in Waco, TX with my Bachelors in Marketing. After 8 years in Texas, I wanted to help support the place I've always called home...Central New York! Call it luck or fate, but the Rescue Mission had posted a position that aligned exactly with my experience. Hearing about all of great things the Rescue Mission does, solidified my determination to help those in need here at home. I knew this was the path that was intended for me and I'm so grateful I get to come to work and put my love into action every day!
How do you put love into action your own way?
Everyone has a way they put their love into action. For me, I focus my passion for helping others into my position here on the Rescue Mission Syracuse campus. I strive to go above and beyond for those that need more support from our community. I spread the word about the Rescue Mission near and far in hopes that it encourages to our community members to come together to support those that need us the most! Our clients are some of the nicest people that typically get a bad rap from those that are uneducated on the wrath of homelessness, hunger and addiction. I strive to be a part of creating a place where they feel supported, loved, and safe.
What has been your favorite experience with the Rescue Mission?
Personally, I love all of the experiences I've had with the Rescue Mission thus far. I think my favorite was getting to plan Hope Awards and see it live in-action last year. Hope Awards is our annual fundraising gala that awards clients who have never given up hope and continued to strive to create a better life for themselves. Hearing their stories and getting to be a part of such a monumental moment for them was something that I'll never forget. We have Hope Awards coming up again in November and I'm sure it's going to be another one of my favorite memories working here.