Reaching Hearts. Changing Lives.
You Can Help.It often starts with a hot meal, a clean pair of socks, or a warm bed. These simple acts of compassion can open the door to address the deeper issues that keep hurting people trapped in poverty and offer real hope for the future.
We Exist to Serve and Glorify God
Through Christ-Centered Ministry
Since 2001, Lexington Rescue Mission has worked to rebuild lives that have been broken by poverty. Poverty steals peace. It crushes dignity. It destroys hope. So in all that we do, we invite people into the presence of Jesus Christ.
He alone offers peace that passes understanding, the dignity of being a child of God, and lasting hope for eternity. He is the one who redeems that which is broken. And through Him, we see lives changed.
from hunger to hope
Juan’s Story
What we do
Our Services
Caring for those in need
People who are hungry and homeless will find help meeting their basic needs at the Lexington Rescue Mission. We offer nutritious meals to anyone who is hungry, clothing for those in need, and a place to rest for the weary. All of our guests are invited to meet with our case worker who will help them regain financial stability and take steps out of poverty.
Preparing people for work
Men and women who need employment will find help getting back to work at the Lexington Rescue Mission. Our Jobs for Life classes teach the skills necessary to find and keep lasting employment, and program graduates are placed in jobs in local businesses so they can provide for themselves and their families.
Ending Homelessness
Helping people get off the streets and out of shelters is at the core of our ministry. We offer transitional housing for homeless men who need help getting back on their feet. We also provide housing counseling and rent assistance to help homeless individuals and families move into a home of their own.
Restoring Broken Lives
Men and women whose lives have been broken by trauma, addiction, and incarceration can find healing and hope through the Lexington Rescue Mission. We lead classes in jails, prisons, and in the community that get to the root of self-destructive behaviors and offer lasting freedom in Christ.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
We exist to glorify God through a Christ-centered ministry that meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of hurting people in the greater Lexington area.
Get Involved
We need your time and your talents to reach more of our neighbors in need. Come attend one of our tours, and we’ll introduce you to our team and prepare you to serve at Lexington Rescue Mission.
october 15 – Mission Tour
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. See first-hand how your gifts are impacting lives and learn about how you can get involved as a volunteer.
october 26 – Mission Tour
11:30 to 12:30 p.m. See first-hand how your gifts are impacting lives and learn about how you can get involved as a volunteer.
november 21 – Thanksgiving Dinner
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join us for a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixin’s. We’ll have a service to count our blessings right before the holiday dinner. We need volunteers to help prepare and serve the meal, and you can provide a meal for someone in need for just $2.16 by donating online today. Thank you for helping us set an extra place at the table!
hear the stories of
Those We Serve
Chris
Chris began struggling with a drug habit in high school, and a serious car accident gave him access to prescription pain medicine that only fueled his addiction. Eventually, Chris landed in prison, and there, he accepted Christ. When it came time for him to be released, he knew he wasn’t ready to go home. He needed to build a foundation for his new life, and the Mission helped him do that.
Glen
Glen found himself homeless as a teenager and turned to drugs to numb his pain, but it couldn’t insulate him from the darkness and violence of street life. After attacking a man who stabbed him, he spent 38 years in prison. There, he met the Lord, and when he was released, he found a home at the Mission, where he received the help he needed to navigate his new life and grow in his faith.
Lisa
Lisa never expected to be homeless, but a car accident turned her world upside down, giving her a traumatic brain injury that left her unable to work. When her husband lost his job too, they went through their savings and ended up sleeping on the street. Then, they turned to the Mission, where they found the help they needed to move out of homelessness and into a home of their own.
Lexington Rescue Mission
444 Glen Arvin Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-9600