City Rescue Mission

In operation since 1946, City Rescue Mission is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency and recovery services to homeless people. It also provides food, shelter, clothing, and individual and group counseling services. The organization operates a long-term residential recovery program that includes classroom instruction, job and life skills training, and Bible study and worship. In addition, it provides medical and dental care, educational sessions, employment placement and after care follow-up services. City Rescue Mission organizes a variety of community-based awareness and fundraising events. It also offers a day program that includes vocational training, job coaching and tutorial services in a variety of subjects, such as math, science, social studies, language arts and reading. The organization is located in Jacksonville, Fla.