coxmedialv The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is a nonprofit that provides aid to the homeless and hurting members of the Las Vegas community.
Since its inception in 1970, LVRM has been providing food to the hungry every day, shelter to the homeless, and an addiction recovery and back-to-work program for those who have lost their way.
LVRM started with a small storefront building that included the chapel, kitchen and shelter that was able to house a few men. Today, the campus takes up two city blocks in Downtown Las Vegas, helping hundreds of men, women and children daily, and providing approximately 30,000 meals each month.
As a nonprofit Christian organization, LVRM receives no government support, except for a small grant specifically for food. It provides services to all people without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, religion or disability.
LVRM recently announced the hiring of Heather Engle as its new CEO. Engle is the first female CEO in the nearly five-decade history of the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.
Las Vegas Rescue Mission Fast Facts
- Founded in 1970
- Serve men, women and children in the Las Vegas community
- Provide approximately 30,000 meals each month
- 501c(3) nonprofit Christian organization
- Receives no government support except small grant for food specifically
- Campus includes:
- Dining and Training Facility
- Shelter of Hope – shelters women and children
- Men’s Facility – has a section for single fathers with children
- Chapel
- Thrift Store
- Store hours: Monday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
- Furniture Program: For $45, families and individuals who are moving into permanent housing can receive items to make the house a home.
- Items needed most: allergy meds, anti-fungal creams, cough and cold meds (no alcohol), hydrocortisone creams, medicated powders, saline nasal spray, air fresheners, cleaning supplies, commercial carpet cleaners, commercial vacuum cleaners, dish & laundry detergent, disinfectant cleaners, disposable cups & plates, napkins & paper towels, pillows, trash bags, mops, baby wipes, baby formula, disposable diapers (size 4-5), deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, toilet tissue, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, washcloths, canned food.
- DONATION ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: large appliances of any kind, furniture with rips/tears/holes/odors, mattresses/box springs, entertainment centers, China cabinets, armoires, household fixtures (sinks, toilets, etc.), televisions older than 5 years, non-working electronics, paint, building materials and baby cribs.
