Cold Weather Leaves Mission in Need
The Mission was feeding 300 people a day at the height of the cold weather which meant a fast reduction of all food supplies.
National Television Personality Volunteers at the Mission on Thanksgiving!
Allen Lyle, the co-host of national TV's popular home improvement show, Today's Homeowner, and the syndicated radio program, Homefront, is traded in his tool belt for an apron on Thanksgiving Day!
New Season ‘09 Brings “Under the Overpass” Author to Mobile
The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. on November 20th at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center in downtown Mobile. There is no charge to guests and all donations that day will go directly to the Mission. Last year's event raised some $150,000.
Mission Receives Proclamation for Week of NHHAW
The Escambia Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation to the president of the Waterfront Rescue Mission, Mick Breault, in honor of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week last night at one of the Commissioners monthly meetings.
Shalimar United Methodist Church Provides a Feast at Ft. Walton Beach MissionShalimar UMC not only provided nourishment for our bodies, they fed our souls through generous fellowship with everyone as they served. It was a wonderful blessing all around.
Mission Welcomes New Leader in Fort Walton Beach
Brian Ekedahl became the Executive Director for the Fort Walton Beach location of the Waterfront Rescue Mission in June of this year.
Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Awards Banquet
The 77th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo celebrated their awards night Monday, but the anglers weren't the only one reaping awards.
Waterfront Rescue Mission Expands Women's Program!
The Waterfront Rescue Mission opened a new home in April for women in need of their programs and services. The Mission began offering their services to women back in 1993 with two homes in downtown Pensacola...
Waterfront Rescue Mission Bargain Center Receives 2008 Best of Crestview Award
Waterfront Rescue Mission Bargain Center has been selected for the 2008 Best of Crestview Award in the Used Furniture category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
Waterfront Rescue Mission Launches New Website
Waterfront Rescue Mission introduces an interactive website allowing visitors to review detailed information about each program offered by the Mission, submit volunteer applications on-line, and, because of the intuitive design, more easily navigate.
Nowhere To Go But Homeless
The slumping economy has put more people on the street, advocates say. The number of homeless men, women and children has more than doubled in recent months, according to local homeless agencies.
Mission in Need of Toiletry Items, Bottled Water for Summer Heat
Waterfront Rescue Mission is seeking much needed donations of bottled water, spray deodorant, razors, and wet wipes among other personal hygiene items, to help the homeless beat the upcoming summer heat.
Suellen's Secret Makes No Secret of Waterfront Support
Suellen's Secret owner Suellen Troup made no secret of her support for the Waterfront Rescue Mission Women's Program by donating 25 percent of the proceeds from "Girls Night Out" to the local shelter.
Champ Camp Proceeds Help WRM Women Take Swing at Recovery
Local softball champ Charity Butler raised more than $3,200 for the Waterfront Mission Women's Shelter during her hitting clinic for area youth.
Community Has Succesful Thanksgiving
The Waterfront Rescue Mission can add another year to their string of successful Thanksgiving Banquets...
Great Thanksgiving Banquet
On Thanksgiving Day, the Waterfront Rescue Mission continues its tradition of opening its doors to the homeless, poor, lonely, or shut-in men, women and children of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties...
Waterfront Mission, Wal-Mart Join to Aid Homeless; Ask Community for Help
If you’ve never been cold, dirty, or dejected then you may not know the value of a warm blanket, clean underclothing, or a friendly smile…things which are not taken for granted by the nearly 16,000 homeless individuals in our area.
Waterfront Rescue Mission to Serve Noon MealsWaterfront Rescue Mission will now add noon meals to their plate of service to the homeless and less fortunate in Pensacola.
November 11 – 17 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Most people have never heard of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and furthermore, don’t know that there are thousands of homeless men, women, and children right here in our very own community.
Summer Heat Puts Mobile's Homeless in Danger
During the summer weather, everyone is trying to beat the heat. Unfortunately, homeless people are often deemed unwelcome in the cool comfort of malls, libraries and other public facilities.