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The Need

in Raleigh & Wake County

Individuals Homeless
Over
6,000
Individuals Homeless
Seeking Services
Children Homeless
Over
4,300
Children Homeless
Attending Wake Schools
Individuals in Poverty
Over
99,400
Individuals in Poverty
at risk of being homeless

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Our New Life Plan is transforming lives through loving care, job training & placement, transportation, financial coaching and permanent housing.
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What Are We Doing

Individuals Homeless
382
Adults enrolled in our New Life Plan last year
Individuals Homeless
180
Children enrolled in our New Life Plan last year
Individuals Homeless
55
Men and women received career training and became employed

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Hear Our Client's Stories

  • Chris was afraid he might die on the streets but not wanting anyone to know he was homeless.
    With God’s help, Chris has progressed through the New Life Plan in a little over a year.
    Chris's Story
  • Our New Life Plan is working to make a lasting change.
    Within days of finding the Mission, Jamie was on his way, trusting the Lord that he was making the right decision.
    Jamie's Story
  • Sunshine is Coming Real Soon
    A father and his infant son found a place where they could start again.
    De's Story
  • It's Never Too Late For Transformation
    At 60 years of age, Celia has found stability and her own apartment
    Celia's Story
  • Every Day Became About Survival
    Miriam found the courage to leave a long time abusive relationship
    Miriam's Story
  • Adverse childhood effects (ACEs) had devastating consequences for Kenny
    Watch his video to find out what Kenny found at the end of his 35-year struggle. 
    Kenny's Story
  • What seemed too good to be true indeed turned out to be too good to be true.
    Our New Life Plan is helping him turn things around
    Greg's Story
  • After 24 years in the military, Ivan found himself Homeless
    Ivan needed help when he could not cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.
    Ivan's Story
  • From homeless as a child to Biomolecular Engineer Graduate
    Alexandra came to the Mission as 9-year old child with her mother.
    Alexandra’s Story
  • Growing up in foster care, she became the next generation of homelessness
    Thanks to caring friends like you, Lisa and her baby found food, shelter and life-changing hope at Raleigh Rescue Mission
    Lisa's Story
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News & Events

March 23, 2021
Jobs for Life – A Course That Makes a Big Difference
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March 23, 2021
Important Change Regarding the Mission’s Thrift Store/Donation Center
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March 23, 2021
Moments of Joy for the Kids in Our Care
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