2023 – 2024

COURAGEOUS LOVE IN ACTION

A Message from the Executive Director Different Year, Same Purpose

I want to thank to all of our donors, volunteers, and everyone who has come to serve alongside us. You are a huge part of the success that we’ve had and you will be a huge part of the success we have moving forward.

We have a lot going on in 2025, watch the video to see Executive Director, Duke Paulson, talk about all the amazing stuff happening at the Tacoma Rescue Mission in 2025!

Our Mission

Sharing God’s love, hope & support with our neighbors in need to uplift communities.

Our Vision

That every person experiencing homelessness in Pierce County has a pathway into a stable home as they pursue God’s plan for their lives.

Our Purpose

We support all people – including clients, volunteers, community partners, and staff – to become their best. We provide emergency services such as shelter and meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness. We offer supportive housing and addiction recovery programs that promote self-sufficiency, sustainable transformation, and stability. We share our Christian faith within a loving and inclusive community.

Our Values

Courageous Love In Action is T.R.M.

Transformation: We believe in the power of hope and transformation, trusting in our shared purpose and the positive impact of our work.

Relationships: We build trust through transparency, consistency, and by honoring our commitments.

Mutual respect, dignity, and equity for all: We treat every individual with respect, recognizing the inherent worth of all people, and upholding dignity in every interaction.

Our Equity

At the Tacoma Rescue Mission, we believe all people are created in the image of God. We accept our Biblical responsibility to demonstrate God’s love in all facets of organizational life and to our community, families, and individuals.

Good neighbor village

GOOD NEIGHBOR VILLAGE (GNV) will provide permanent housing and care to Pierce County’s chronically homeless neighbors. Restoring dignity, purpose, and stability within a safe, supportive, and healing community.

2024 saw us officially break ground on construction of the Good Neighbor Village, marking a key milestone in making this community a reality.

Learn more about GNV here.

HOW YOUR SUPPORT TRANSFORMED LIVES THIS PAST YEAR

EXPENSES

$13,395,204

  • $11,695,933 Programs
  • $940,382 Development
  • $758,889 Administration

SUPPORT & REVENUE

$13,028,903

  • $4,623,078 Government
  • $5,344,626 Individuals
  • $1,494,456 Generated Revenue
  • $845,700 Private Foundations
  • $147,177 Miscellaneous
  • $573,866 Wills & Trusts

READ THE STORIES

ANNUAL REPORT ARCHIVE

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