Boise Rescue Mission Ministries began in 1958 with a single building dedicated to helping people in need.  Today, we maintain four facilities in Boise and Nampa, plus a warehouse to accept and store donations.  These facilities give homeless and near-homeless individuals the opportunity to come out of the storm of life, utilize the tools that the Mission provides, and get back on their feet again.  

River of Life Rescue Mission, City Light Home for Women & Children in Boise, and Lighthouse Shelter for Men in Nampa, are committed to helping those in need rebuild their lives and families with hope, love, and direction.  Each facility provides:

Boise Rescue Mission Ministries Program Profile

 Emergency Services

Men, women, and children who are desperate for food and a place to stay can receive assistance at our three facilities.  The goal of emergency services is to provide shelter, nutritious meals, encouragement, counseling, and job search assistance to homeless individuals and those in need as they take steps towards becoming self-sufficient.

 

Guest Services

           Overnight emergency shelter and meals for men at River of Life Rescue Mission and Lighthouse (in Nampa), and for women at City Light Home for Women and Children.

Food and Clothing

Food and clothing are available to anyone who comes to the Mission in need.

 Job Search 

Many of the people who come to the mission facilities want to find permanent employment and become stable and productive citizens of the community, but they do not have the very basic essentials required for employment, such as mailing address, phone number, adequate clothing, access to showers, etc.  It is the goal of the Job Search Program to provide not only these basic needs, but also to encourage and empower them in a compassionate environment.

 Long Term Drug/Alcohol Recovery

 New Life Recovery/Discipleship Program

The purpose of the New Life Program is to provide substance abuse recovery services to chemically dependent/alcoholic individuals in a supportive, drug-free environment so that they may begin to develop and implement long-range recovery plans. By attaining realistic goals at each level of the phased program, the individual will learn the principals of the Christian faith, basic life skills, good work ethic, realize an increase in self-esteem, and be motivated to progress to the next level.  By understanding the nature of addiction and the relapse process, he/she will learn to stay sober.  

The secondary purpose of this program is to provide these same opportunities to individuals who are homeless due to other circumstances, and to provide the opportunity, upon graduation, for education, career training, job placement and follow up support so that graduates can be sober, responsible, contributing members of the community. 

 Employment Re-Entry Program

The purpose of this program is to assist graduates of the New Life Program and exceptionally qualified emergency services participants to find full-time, permanent employment in a career-track environment. 

Next Step Transitional Housing

Transitional housing is available for New Life Program graduates who need additional time and assistance.  This is the final or "Next Step" towards independence as low-cost housing allows the graduates to establish themselves in the working world, pay off any previous debts or fines, accumulate savings and remain in the positive environment and fellowship of the Mission's facilities.

Transitional housing is available for six women and their children.  Housing for men is available at the River of Life Rescue Mission and additional housing for single men and women and families is under construction adjacent to the Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Nampa.

Community Outreach

Winter Coats

In October, with the help of Westco Martinizing, coats are collected, cleaned, and distributed to those in need.  Mittens, hats, and blankets are also distributed.

Holiday Meals

Thanksgiving and Christmas banquets serve any members of the community who are in need. The banquets generally take place a day or two prior to the holiday. Food boxes are provided so each family can have a holiday meal in their own home.  

Those who do not have a home or a family to share the holiday with are invited to our facilities on the actual holiday as well.

 Christmas Gifts

Wrapped Christmas presents are given to children at the Christmas Banquet.  Children can also participate in games, face painting, and other activities.  Santa also makes a special stop at our banquet!  

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Boise Rescue Mission Ministries

P.O. Box 1494

Boise, Idaho 83701

(208) 343-2389