Lexington Rescue Mission

Lexington Rescue Mission is an interdenominational ministry that supports the general welfare of those who are most vulnerable in our community. The Lexington Rescue Mission provides daytime shelter for those who are homeless, and anyone else in the community who needs a meal, assistance, or escape from the hot or cold weather. The Mission provides a continental breakfast and a hot lunch to anyone in need Monday through Saturday. In 2024, we served over 52,000 meals. People in need of clothing, hygiene items, household supplies, and other types of assistance are welcome to come to our Outreach Center. Last year, we provided clothing to 143 people. The Lexington Rescue Mission offers two transitional homes for men that provide a safe, affordable living environment where residents can find the accountability and support that they need to make the transition to independent living. Last year, 109 men were housed at the Lexington Rescue Mission. Our transitional home for women, Grace Place, housed 18 women last year. The Lexington Rescue Mission helps those experiencing homelessness find affordable housing, pay their first month's rent, and provides case management for three months post-placement to ensure clients are able to maintain permanent housing. In 2024, we moved 63 households from homeless to a home. Our Jobs for Life classes assist unemployed men and women in finding, preparing for, and maintaining lasting employment. The Lexington Rescue Mission helps currently and formerly incarcerated men and women prepare for their transition back into the community. We provide life-skill classes and mentoring at the jails and prisons in the area. We assist these ex-offenders with shelter, permanent housing, finding a job, obtaining IDs, and reuniting with family through re-entry case management. The Lexington Rescue Mission offers chapel services and Steady Hands, a discipleship group, and all are welcome.