Men's Shelters

Waterfront Rescue Mission has been a beacon of hope for thousands of hungry and homeless men in our region since 1949. Each night up to 150 homeless, dejected men turn to the Mission. For many who are at the end of their rope, the Mission has been a knot they can hold on to. Waterfront Rescue Mission is determined to provide compassionate help, individual attention, a plan for success, and most of all, knowledge about the Gospel. The Mission's chaplains and volunteers provide the following rescue services:

-Safe Shelter
-Hot Breakfasts & Dinners

-Clean Clothes
-Showers
-Personal Necessities
-Chapel Services
-Spiritual Counseling

Each Mission also offers a nine month, Christ-centered substance abuse Recovery Program for men. These men live in a dormitory setting at the Mission and attend daily Bible studies, chapel services, chemical dependency classes, and Biblical Christian counseling sessions. The program requires each man to work a job assignment at the Mission every day - not for pay, but for the benefit of their recovery. The first three months of the nine month program are completed at one of the Missions. Then, if the expected progress is being made, the Mission chaplains will recommend that the man transfer to New Hope Home in Gulf Breeze, Florida for the next six months of the Program.

Pensacola Mission  

Just steps from Pensacola Bay, Waterfront Rescue Mission has served thousands of hungry and homeless men since August 1, 1949. The Mission meets the basic physical needs of the men who come off the streets for a place to sleep. A tasty meal, warm shower, clean change of clothes, and a caring counselor greet each newcomer. The Pensacola Men's Shelter served over 58,000 meals and provided over 29,000 nights of shelter in 2010 alone.

Mobile Mission

The Mobile Mission was founded in 1949 and merged with Waterfront Rescue Mission in June 1989. Located in downtown Mobile, the Mission meets the needs of hundreds of hungry and homeless men every year. Last year more than 46,000 meals were served, over 15,000 nights of shelter were provided, and thousands of articles of clothing were distributed to those in need. 

Fort Walton Beach Mission

Click here to see Northwest Florida Daily News document how Waterfront Rescue Mission helps those in need in Fort Walton Beach.

In January 1985, Waterfront Rescue Mission opened the Fort Walton Beach Mission, and like the original Pensacola Mission, the Fort Walton Beach Mission serves as a first-response facility for the broken and addicted. In 2009, the Fort Walton Beach Mission served more than 43,000 meals and provided over 11,000 nights of shelter.

The Fort Walton Beach Mission opens its doors daily to feed those in need at lunchtime and for the evening meal. This distinctive service unveils unique opportunities to demonstrate God's love.

 

Contact Information:

Pensacola, FL Mission:

Jason Grizzard, Program Manager
Street Address:
16 W. Main Street
Pensacola, FL 32502

Phone: (850) 436-7868
jgrizzard@waterfrontmission.org

Mobile, AL Mission:

Sam Bradley, Program Manager
Street Address:
206 State Street
Mobile, AL 36603

Phone: (251) 433-1847 
sbradley@waterfrontmission.org

Fort Walton Beach, FL Mission:

Louie Carlton, Program Manager
Street Address:
112 Hollywood Blvd SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL  32548

Phone: (850) 796-0700 
lcarlton@waterfrontmission.org