Montana Rescue Mission

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More Than Just a Shelter MONTANA RESCUE MISSION

MONTANA RESCUE MISSION IS...

• Provide the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost.

• Provide services that will meet the immediate needs of those seeking assistance.

• Provide a program of rehabilitation to those people who are willing to modify their destructive lifestyles for long-range social productivity.

• Be an advocate for the homeless and poor through public education and awareness.

• Provide assistance to the community and other agencies in aiding the homeless and poor in their own and other institutional environments.

• Provide administrative excellence and integrity as caretakers of our God-given resources for the purpose of meeting all immediate needs and long-term visions in caring for the homeless and poor.

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committed to meeting the spiritual, physical and mental needs of the homeless and poor within reach of its ministry.

People who are homeless and in need find themselves at the doors of the Montana Rescue Mission because of life circumstances, quite often this is because they literally have no place else to go. Serving those in need is the reason the Montana Rescue Mission exists, meeting basic needs including: shelter, food, clothing, toiletry items. These basic “Rescue” services are offered 365 days a year, 24 hours a day at both the Montana Rescue Mission Men’s Shelter and Women and Families Shelter.

“Recovery” services come down to relationship building and getting to know what individual needs each guest has and working with them to identify a plan and carry it out. Part of this is our “Lifeway Program”. Lifeway is

made up of those who have some issues but are dealing with them as best as they can and need a little assistance in the process. These are individuals with a desire to get past this circumstance in their life that has forced them to turn to the Mission for help. These participants are seeking short term assistance to get past the situation that brought them to the Mission. Our understanding of their needs comes through an assessment and extension process. The process is case by case looking mainly at all of the positives these individuals have going and build on those. Some of the life issues are addressed by referral to other agencies that specialize in specifics.

“Rehabilitation” services include the “New Directions Program,” individuals seeking long-term change, focus on helping individuals get well and equipping them to become productive, self-sufficient members of society. The rehabilitative goal of the New Directions Program is to help men and women achieve a life of self-sufficiency by overcoming addictive habits and developing and maintaining healthy relationships.

The fourth area we always consider at the Montana Rescue Mission is “Redemption.” People will have struggles, fall short, relapses may happen, but second chances and the opportunity to redeem oneself is part of the process as well.

RESCUE RESCUE

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Rescue FOOD Hot meals and sack lunches are served to our guests and to those in need in Billings, Mont. Food boxes are also made available during emergencies and disasters.

SHELTER

“Rescue” comes in many forms, all centered on meeting the basic needs of those who come to us.

Recently “Sue” found herself at the Montana Rescue Mission, Women and Families Shelter. She was in need of a safe place to stay and explained to staff members that she had come to Billings to escape an abusive relationship. After a day with us, she entered the hospital as she had recently received a stint in her heart and should be somewhere in recovery. She was released from the hospital back to the Woman and Families Shelter.

Realizing that she needed help and support that only her family could provide, she came to the staff and explained that she simply didn’t know what to do. Her family was in Salt Lake City, Utah, and she had no way to

get there, but needed them more than she ever had before. Program Director Pastor Glenn Fournier sat down with “Sue” and discussed her desire to get “home”. He learned that she had family support although that support would require her to “swallow her pride” and repair some relationships that were apparently in need of mending. Knowing that her needs extended beyond the norm due to her health, Pastor Glenn arranged a travel voucher to get the bus ticket needed for “Sue” to return home.

“Rescue” comes in many different forms. Sometimes it is the services we provide; in other cases it is connecting guests with community partners that offer additional services, while at other times it may be connecting people with family and helping them return

“home,” as in “Sue’s” case.

In many cases, such as this one, we may never know the final outcome, and those are the ones that Pastor Glenn says “keep you up at night wondering.” We wish “Sue” the best and pray that she is receiving the care she needed and repaired the relationship with the family she was returning to. We may never know but we were able, in that moment, to “rescue” her.

Shelter is provided to men, women and children. There are 76 beds for men and 130 beds for families. Clean bedding, showers, laundry and toiletries are provided free of charge.

WORSHIP Non-denominational chapel services are provided daily for guests to attend.

CLOTHING Clothing is provided free of charge to those guests in need. Furniture and household items are available through our Program.

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RECOVERY R E C O V E R Y

LIFE SKILLS

We offer classes in parenting, life skills, anger management, nutrition and food preparation, conflict resolution and spiritual development. Including staff that provides one-onone counseling.

EDUCATION There are educational opportunities to improve job skills. A computer lab is available at each shelter for resume preparation, job searches and GED preparation.

CHILDREN Over 50% of our Shelter residents are children.

REACH-Out is a program just for kids. (Recreation, Education, Arts, Culture, and Health) gives kids the experiences that help them see life outside of their homelessness. Fun activities and tutoring for schoolwork are all included.

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“Recovery” is the process of making the changes to get where people need to be.

Daniel originally came to MRM in need of shelter and support. After years of struggling with addiction to alcohol while living in Atlanta, Boston and Chicago, Daniel came to Billings to help a friend who was moving for a job. Within a week of being in Billings, Daniel found himself at the Montana Rescue Mission.

Over time Daniel found employment and was able to move out.

Daniel met a woman and got married. When they were expecting their first child, he and his wife ended up homeless again and at the Montana Rescue Mission Women and Families Shelter. Daniel’s relationship quickly became volatile, and his wife became abusive toward him. The marriage didn’t last.

In the fall of 2011, Daniel was picked up in Billings on a warrant from 1986 out of Boston.

Daniel was ultimately held for 90 days, while the legal system determined if he would be extradited, finally resulting in a closure of the charges and being released in January of 2012.

Unfortunately, during this time Daniel lost his housing, vehicle and many other personal items. His greatest loss, however, was his son being put into foster care.

Knowing that he had to make a change,

Daniel returned to the MRM after he was released from jail. He was encouraged by Pastor Glenn Fournier, Program Director at the Montana Rescue Mission, during his stay as he began to put small pieces of his life back together. He started recovery classes through outside agencies and began to put a plan in effect to get a place of his own and then go through the legal process to eventually be reunited with his son. Glenn asked him to think about taking a position working for the Mission, and although he didn’t take it seriously at first, the Lord quickly guided him to take that step. Daniel explained that, “Glenn Fournier, Program Director at MRM, and Perry Roberts, Executive Director at MRM, had faith in me when I didn’t. Their words of encouragement, friendship, and showing that people care, made a great difference.”

The process of paying off old debts, acquiring stable housing, getting needed household items, has been a challenge, but Daniel is on the track to his ultimate restoration—getting his son back. He is attending classes daily and working the process that D.F.S. (Department of Family Services) has laid out for him. Daniel stated, “My son is the best thing that has happened to me, and I feel good about the future; there are no limits being at MRM.”

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Restoration

TRUE RESTORATION • Possess a steady source of income (preferably a job).

• Secure safe and stable housing.

• Have an established budget and demonstrate ability to live by it.

• Be engaged in a mutually supportive community.

“Restoration” – comes down to true trans- cient contributing members of society. formation, working to connect people with “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a the Lord, their community, family when new creation; the old has gone, the new has possible and helping them become self-suffi- come” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

•Maintaining sobriety and controlling addictions •Establish a continuum of care for mental and physical health issues.

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BARGAIN CENTER “MORE THAN JUST A THRIFT STORE�

B A R G A I N

Our Bargain Center locations provide essential support for the life changing programs of the Montana Rescue Mission.

Bargain Centers provided financial support of more than $200,000 last year while also offering a safe, clean, Christian environment where serving our guests and responding to emergency needs in our community is priority. We provide quality clothing, furniture, housewares and appliances. We also offer items for sale, at affordable prices, to the public, providing great deals and vital financial resources to support the Mission.

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C E N T E R

HEIGHTS Bargain Center 1321 Main St. (406) 245-3050

West End Bargain Center 1233 24th St. W. (406) 652-7340

HELPING H E L P I N G

E V E R Y O N E

Helping Everyone!

EVERYONE

Providing for guests in need

Guest at our Shelters that are in need of clothing or furniture may obtain them through the Bargain Center. In times of community emergencies or disasters, vital help in the form of clothes and other needed items is made available at no charge to those affected.

We RECYCLE!

Items that can’t be sold at a Montana Rescue Mission Bargain Center are recycled. This not only provides additional revenue for program services but also caring for God’s creation.

Donations needed

Donations of just about any kind are welcome. You can drop off donations at any one of our convenient locations or call the Bargain Center closest to you to schedule a donation pick up.

You will also receive a donation receipt which can be used for income tax purposes to the extent allowed by law.

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REDEMPTION REDEMPTION REDEMPTION

Redemption

REDEMPTION

Redemption

Redemption “Redemption” is for us all, Clay is living proof of that! Clay originally came to the Montana Rescue Mission in 2003. He spent some time as a participant in our program referred to then as the “Brotherhood.” Clay took the opportunity during that time to start a Chaplin internship, including taking online courses through Global University.

Everything seemed to be on track for a true and lasting transformation.

Then things seemed to come unraveled. Clay explained that he had high expectations of those around him, and when others fell short, he just lost focus. After a few months of struggling with feeling disappointed and let down, he returned to drinking, ending up in jail. He now explains “I knew what I was doing when I started drinking.”

Clay always knew that he could return to the Mission, and to the Lord, but simply “wasn’t ready to walk with the Lord.”

When Clay and his fiancée Jerri found themselves homeless and broken in early 2013, they finally returned to the Montana Rescue Mission. Clay explained, “I know now that seeds were planted” even through his struggles with

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addiction and legal problems.

In Clay’s earlier experience at Montana Rescue Mission, he will tell you that he “tripped himself up” because he blamed others, including staff and the Mission itself, for some of his failures.

Clay will tell you now, “The Mission has changed considerably since his earlier stay.” Program Director Glenn Fournier said, “We recognized we needed to make some major changes in the ministry.” We have looked at the past and learned from our mistakes.

The ministry has gone through considerable transformation in a relatively short period of time.

There has been a reorganization and staff change, upgrading of physical facilities and new programs designed to transform lives and see better outcomes.

Do we achieve those outcomes with every case? “No, we don’t; we wish we did,” says Glenn.

Even when we see failure or setbacks in the lives of those we serve, we always stop and ask ourselves the questions, “how could this outcome have been better, and what part did we play in the way it did turn out?”

Redemption, if you look up the definition, has a number of meanings; several of them

are obvious. But one definition is to make amends for mistakes and failures; another is a spiritual rebirth, a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life. Both seem fitting.

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causes HOMELESS • Addiction

• Unemployment/ Underemployment

• Trauma

• Lack of Affordable Housing

• Mental Illness

• Lack of Life Skills

• Domestic Violence

• Criminal Record

• Anger, Grief, Despair

• Aging Out of Foster Care

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critical conditions • • • •

EMERGENCY SERVICES

• Food • Shelter • Clothing • Restrooms • Mail Service

Physical Needs Pain Isolation Relational Brokenness

• Supportive Relationships • Chapel • Referral Services

R E C O V E R Y RECOVERY

• Healing of Root Causes

PROGRAMS

• Trust & Open Relationships

• Intimacy with God

• Addiction Recovery

• Increased Confidence & Skills

• Spiritual Guidance

• Resolution of Family, Legal, Health & Financial Issues

• Advocacy Support

• Life Skills Training • Healthy Community

R E S T O R A T I O N • Spiritual Growth

HOME

TRANSITION

• Emotional Health

• Housing

• Life Skills

• Employment

• Financial Stability

• Church

• Relational Support

• After-Care Support

T O T A L

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

thank you thank you

THANK YOU

Thank You

Where Our Support Comes From Church Organization

Business Individual

Meals

Foundation/Grants Bargain Center

4%

(two year's as community reported)

2% 4%

11%

48%

52% 15%

Community 64%

MRM Out of all the meals served to those in need in the community, the Montana Rescue Mission provides 52% of them.

Total Annual Support: $1,835,557.96 How You r Suppor is Used atiYour How Support ist Used on Fun

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Homeless in a year (community est. 2,500)

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MRM Out of the 2,500 est. people that are homeless in Billings each year, the Montana Rescue Mission provides shelter for 74%

ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL

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Montana Rescue Mission serves an area encompassing south, central and eastern Montana, and northern Wyoming. It is common for us to serve guests from anywhere within this area, and also Perry from around the Roberts country. With the “boom” in western North Dakota and eastern Montana, we see folks from all over the country that come unprepared for the high cost of housing and lack the skills necessary to obtain one of those elusive high paying jobs. However, the majority of our guests are from right here in Yellowstone County. Fortunately for them, the people of Billings and the surrounding communities are compassionate and generous in their giving. I thank all of our thoughtful providers for sustaining Montana Rescue Mission. Without the generosity of our supporters, Montana Rescue Mission would not be able to provide for those seeking help, shelter and solutions to

their immediate needs and problems.

Montana Rescue Mission has been helping the homeless and needy in our area for over 60 years. We do this without government support, relying solely on the generosity of our donors. We provide essential core services to meet the urgent and immediate physical needs of those seeking our help. We provide three meals daily at both our Women and Families Shelter and Men’s Shelter. We also provide lunch and dinner daily for the community at large at our Men’s Shelter. Montana Rescue Mission provides emergency and temporary care at our Women and Families Shelter to single women, women with children, men with children and intact families. We shelter single men at our Men’s facility.

Our guests receive clean clothing, towels, toiletries, bedding, etc. in order to make their stay comfortable—all free of charge.

Additionally, our guests may receive assistance in seeking work, counseling, case managed services, uplifting support, prayer and help with longer term spiritual and emotional needs.

For those who choose to spend a little time with us, we offer extended stays to assist with the seeking of employment, educational assistance including GED

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preparation, tutoring for adults and children, life skills classes including financial management and budgeting, and spiritual counseling for those seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Participation in our programming including daily devotions, bible studies, Chapel and various other bible based classes is entirely voluntary yet strongly encouraged. We believe a closer relationship with Christ will enable those struggling with addictions or other life debilitating issues to gain the strength and support necessary to sustain them through recovery. Our longer term programs are based upon tried and true recovery models with proven effectiveness.

Rescue, Recovery, Redemption and Restoration are more than four words that begin with an “R”. At Montana Rescue Mission, we are putting these words into action through what we are doing every day.

None of what we do would be possible without your support. For this generosity, I thank you. Please help us to continue helping those who come to us seeking our assistance by using the donation slip included on the back of this publication. If you have any questions about what we do or would like to see firsthand, please call us to schedule a visit at (406) 259-3800.

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More Than Just a Shelter MONTANA RESCUE MISSION

FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MRM

1. It begIns wIth our Core servICes

food, shelter, clothing

2. Programs offer a fresh start

life skills, addiction recovery, job search

3. bargaIn Centers helP everyone

shelter guests, donors, shoppers

4. CommunIty suPPort Is CrItICal

we rely solely on YOU

5. the gosPel Is the foundatIon

guests leave knowing God

To learn more about the Five Things You Need to Know, please view our informative video at montanarescuemission.org MONTANA RESCUE MISSION Name _____________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ City____________________ State _______ Zip __________ Phone_____________________________________________

Perry, I want to help those in need!

Here is my gift of _______________ MAIL TO: Montana Rescue Mission P.O. Box 3232 Billings, MT 59103 or give online at montanarescuemission.org

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Thank you! Donations to the Montana Rescue Mission are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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