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Dear Friends and Partners, I am writing to share some difficult but necessary news regarding the future of Hope Rescue Mission. In January, the Board of Directors voted to close our Women’s Center and directed me to begin a careful and compassionate wind-down of the program, with a target closure date of August 1st of […]

Check out our recent article on KPAX:  Hope Rescue Mission is bringing conversations about homelessness to community members far and wide, featuring Jim Hicks, Executive Director.   kpax.com/news/missoula-county/hope-rescue-mission-is-bringing-conversations-about-homelessness-to-community-members-far-and-wide

Let’s start with this: we are all on a spectrum when it comes to mental health. I believe that mental health is not a point in time, but ongoing during the journey of our temporal lives. I have seen this in various ways as a pastor, and now even more acutely as Executive Director of […]

Missoula, how are we doing regarding guiding the homeless people toward a roof? In my position I often hear complaints, but not often see a report card. First, while homelessness is a nuanced challenge, we define homeless as those living unhoused because of mental health issues, substance use disorder (and the influx of cheap fentanyl), […]

Because of federal funding (ARPA) coming to a hard stop, the City of Missoula is starting a wind down of the Johnson Street shelter, known as the J street shelter, beginning now with a hard stop at the end of August, 2025. With the attendance running between 120 to 180, this will have a significant […]

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Today, given the similar circumstances we find in society today almost 60 years after his passing, we honor the legacy […]

“Thursday is moving-in day for 35 unhoused Missoula residents, who will now get to stay at the newly-constructed, vastly-improved Temporary Safe Outdoor Space at a new location on West Broadway near the Missoula County Detention Center…” Wade Peterson’s childhood home sat in the footprint of what’s now Rosauers grocery store on Reserve Street, when apple […]

Join the Transformation: Register for HopeSufferFest 2023 – September 16th Experience the Unforgettable: Welcome to HopeSufferFest: Trails for Transformation, a one-of-a-kind event that invites you to embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of Montana’s wilderness. Whether you’re an avid cyclist ready to conquer the gravel roads or a nature enthusiast eager to explore […]