About Us / Our Purpose\r\n\r\nThe Rescue Mission is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. Guided by its Christian heritage and belief in the human spirit, The Rescue Mission works with people at all stages of addiction, homelessness or other life challenges, offering proven services, support and facilities. Originally founded in 1912 to serve homeless men in Tacoma, The Rescue Mission has grown to serve women and children in all parts of Pierce County with six different locations.\r\n\r\n The Rescue Mission:\r\n-Serves more than 1,800 healthy, nutritious meals monthly to people who would otherwise go hungry \r\n-Provides shelter to more than 450 people every night; many of our beds are occupied by children \r\n-Helps people from all parts of Pierce County, including Fife, Lakewood, Puyallup-Sumner and Tacoma