A place where the hungry are fed, the homeless find shelter, and those battling addiction discover hope and healing. For 70 years, Hiway 80 Rescue Mission has been that beacon of light in East Texas, transforming countless lives through compassion and faith.
Today, our mission faces unprecedented challenges. The need for our services has grown exponentially, stretching our resources to their limits. Without immediate support, we risk turning away those who depend on us for survival and recovery.
We cannot let that happen. But we cannot do this alone.
To continue and expand our vital work, we have launched a capital campaign. Read below to see how the funds will be used.
Right now, we don’t have enough space to meet the growing needs of women and children seeking shelter. Our solution? A new Women & Children’s Residence Hall that will double our capacity from 80 to 160 beds.
This facility will provide private, hotel-style rooms for mothers and children, with adjoining doors for larger families. Alongside it, a Commons Building will include a commercial kitchen and dining hall, ensuring residents and community members have access to warm, nourishing meals.
No mother should have to wonder where her child will sleep tonight. No child should go hungry. Together, we can provide a place of safety, warmth, and hope.
With the new Women & Children’s Facility, we can repurpose space in our Men’s Center to increase capacity and better serve those working toward recovery. This renovation will create more beds and improved facilities, ensuring men have the resources they need to rebuild their lives. You can hear firsthand how lives have been transformed, watch testimonials from those who have found hope and a fresh start.
Since 2016, we’ve served Tyler through Gateway to Hope and Triumph Village, but the need for emergency shelter remains urgent. We’ve acquired property near Triumph Village to build a new campus, one that will offer safe shelter, meals, and support for men, women, and children in crisis. Help us build a safer future for Tyler today.