Admin Building Address: 2903 Second Ave. Columbus, GA 31904
Main Phone: (706)322-8267 Email: information@valleyrescue.com
Welcome to the Valley Rescue Mission!
Since 1963 Valley Rescue Mission has been at the forefront of combating homelessness and life altering circumstances. Today the Mission provides transitional shelters for men, women, and children, along with Christ centered addiction recovery programs, designed to support individuals on their journey to restoration through Jesus Christ. The mission also supports the community with efforts such as a daily meal for anyone facing food insecurities, a family services program to support individuals with food or clothing assistance, volunteer services for people with a passion
to serve Christ in the community.
To learn more about Valley Rescue Mission's services, please check out some of the videos below to see what's going on at the mission.
God bless you!
A Brief History
In 1963 a group of Christian businessmen in the Chattahoochee Valley saw a need in the community to help the numerous homeless and addicted men on the streets. These men put together a plan to start a rescue mission. With a vision, faith, and help from the community, an old church and three shotgun houses were purchased on Second Avenue in Columbus, Georgia. On September 6,1963 Valley Rescue Mission, Inc. became a fulfilled vision and the first and only rescue mission in the Chattahoochee Valley.
1963 – Meals & shelter available for men, women & children
1969 – Addiction recovery program for men (Crossroads) founded
1971 – First men’s building constructed
1974 – Camp JOY founded
1977 – Administrative building constructed
1984 – Bargain Centers begin operating, adding a revenue stream for the Mission
1988 – Dining Room and kitchen constructed
1996 – River Ministry began
1997 – Damascus Way Home for Women and Children constructed
1999 – Howard Mott Center constructed
2014 - New retail store constructed on Veteran’s Parkway
2017 - New retail store location on Macon Road
2018 - Women and Children’s Center constructed
2025 - New retail store location in Ladonia, AL
OUR MOTTO
“Serving Christ in the Community”
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of Valley Rescue Mission is to exalt the name of the Lord Jesus Christ through spiritual and charitable means directed toward those in spiritual and economic need.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be carried out by guiding those we serve to become productive citizens in their home, church, and community by building their lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ. We desire to serve these men and women by providing for their physical needs, promoting personal development, and presenting them with the opportunity for life change through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Our vision for children is to provide a safe environment
in which they will thrive physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
OUR PURPOSE
Valley Rescue Mission shall establish and maintain programs and ministries that address the physical, social, and spiritual needs of the community.