The men who come to Hiway 80 Rescue Mission may start out only seeking shelter, but all the men who come to us need help, guidance, and to know someone cares about them.
We show them we care by helping them break the downward spiral of addiction, by building up their self-esteem, by teaching them about God’s love, and showing them that they can make a new start in life. We provide shelter, meals, and clothing; however, Hiway 80 is focused much more on their future.
When someone first comes to Hiway 80 Rescue Mission, we start with the basics. There are many ways to care for someone, but they all start with creating a safe space.
General Services include:
- Emergency Shelter
- New Creation Discipleship Program
- Clothes Closet
- Shower/Laundry
- Mail Services
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission works closely with several outside partner ministries, volunteers, and community service providers to help men get back to where they want to be in life.
Partner Ministry Services include:
- Referral services to mental health agencies
- Assistance in obtaining housing
- Assistance in obtaining disability insurance payments
- Assistance in obtaining identification
- Referrals for employment
- Health care facility referrals
- Financial management classes
- Daily devotions and chapel services
- Professional work clothes
- Assistance with transportation to necessary appointments
Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and a place to begin again. At Hiway 80, emergency shelter is more than a bed for the night. It is a reflection of God’s heart for the vulnerable.
Our approach to Emergency Shelter:
Provided they’re not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, walk-in guests of the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission are offered a bed, along with showers, food, clothing, care and spiritual support.
Shelter use is not an answer to homelessness, but a first step to self-sufficiency. We provide shelter, food, and clothing in a safe, healthy, Christian environment while exposing people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and making them aware of community resources.
The goal for each guest is to identify the issue(s) that have created the state of homelessness and begin to address those issues, so they can transition into a long-term solution. Our guests are encouraged to join the Mission’s long-term recovery programs to get to the root causes of their homelessness so they can end it permanently.
New Creation Discipleship Program
For many men, the New Creation Program is an opportunity for a new start. Their lives have been derailed by alcohol abuse, drug abuse, or other destructive behaviors, and they are searching for a new direction. Through this 10-month program, men learn how to make the right choices, surrender their lives to God, and move forward with fulfillment and purpose.
Participants attend life skills and recovery classes, take part in daily work therapy and assignments, attend daily devotionals, and memorize scripture each week. These responsibilities help build the self-discipline, accountability, and spiritual foundation needed for long-term growth. Each man also meets weekly with a case manager for encouragement, self-examination, and guidance in continuing his spiritual development.
Twice a year, the Mission holds a graduation service for men who complete the program. For some, it is the first graduation ceremony they have ever experienced. For all, it is a great accomplishment. Graduates have gone on to college, secured full-time employment, restored family relationships, and seen God bless their lives through surrender. Through the New Creation Program, the Road to a New Life starts here.
Men in the Discipleship Program are required to connect with a local church and local recovery group. This helps men to begin to develop a spiritual foundation outside of the Mission. It also provides a positive group of Godly people to help them in fellowship and accountability.
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