Inner City Mission

Inner City Mission

July 14, 1983 - representatives from 8 churches met to discuss ways in which the Christian Churches could help the homeless.
August 2, 1984 - property was purchased as the first home for Inner City Mission. The first resident moved in later that month.
May 31, 1987 - the current location at 714 and 720 North 7th Street was purchased. The new location was four times larger than the size of the previous one.
1989 - Another property was purchased and converted into the clothing distribution center.
1998 - ICM started hosting service retreats for youth groups. These groups stay at the mission for one to seven nights doing work projects. They get to know the residents while learning about the lives of the homeless.
November 2000-March 2001 - ICM opened seven rooms in the office building to house residents. They can now house up to nineteen families at any given time.

Some of the services provided by the mission include:

Housing - ICM provides three types of housing depending on the need. Emergency housing for 1-7 days; and transitional housing which focuses on the reason for the homeless situation and develops a strategy to enable the person to once again lead a normal life.
Spiritual Guidance - is provided through Bible studies, weekend services, daily prayer and scripture reading, and Christian counseling.
Guidance, Safety and Structure - refers to the help given in daily issues such as money management, food preparation, etc.
Need Evaluation - helps determine individual needs and recommends corrective action.
Advocacy - ICM provides representation for the rights of residents and helps them obtain the services needed.
Savings Program - At least 75% of the resident's monthly income is put in savings to be used toward independent housing.
Clothing, household items and furniture - Thousands of articles of clothing, household items and furnishings are given away each year to both residents and non-residents.

Please keep Inner City Missions in your prayers!