The state of California admitted that over the last 5 years they have spent an estimated $24 Billion dollars to help tackle the state’s homelessness crisis. Additionally they admit that they can’t really report on how the homeless have benefited in any substantial way since, according to one California Senator Dave Cortese, what they have presented is a “data desert” showing an unsettling lack of transparency at every level. Brian breaks down the numbers and compares it to the results of the Grants Pass Gospel Rescue Mission. Explore Homeless Solutions: https://gospelrescuemissiongp.org/homele ..read more

When talking about the issue of homelessness and possible solutions, it can be tough to navigate the different narratives surrounding the crisis. In this video, Brian gives a simple illustration that cuts through the noise and helps make sense of it all. All of Homelessness in 3 Cups! Learn more about homelessness and possible solutions: https://gospelrescuemissiongp.org/homeless-solutions/ Learn more about the Mission: https://linktr.ee/grantspassmission ..read more

The concept of MissionView is a village of tiny homes designed around a program intended to help those on a fixed income live in a secure and safe community, develop a small but real savings, and have a genuine sense of independence. We need your help to build it! In this podcast episode, Brian speaks with coordinators Bobby and Monica about their experience struggling to find housing for those residents who are on a fixed income. Learn More: https://gospelrescuemissiongp.org/village ..read more

Boisterous laughter fills the first floor as I round the corner to see Margie and several other residents chatting in the living room recounting funny childhood stories. On any given day, that is what you would hear. Margie’s laughter! Margie had a variety of roles here at the Mission, but none of them compared to her God-given role of encouragement. Learn More: https://gospelrescuemissiongp.org ..read more

Are low barrier shelters really safe? Discover the truth behind the promises and the actual outcomes. In this video, we explore the risks of low barrier shelters and their impact on communities. Join us as we discuss the importance of sobriety and program participation in addiction recovery. Learn why supporting organizations like the Gospel Rescue Mission can make a real difference in ending addiction and fostering community flourishing. Learn More: https://linktr.ee/grantspassmission References: Addiction and Violence Stats: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/addiction-and-viol ..read more

We had the pleasure of speaking with Grants Pass City Councilor Dwayne Yunker all about homelessness in the parks, and how the public and City Council are responding. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/grantspassmission ..read more

How is it that the Grants Pass Gospel Rescue Mission is so successful at helping people go from homelessness to independence? In this episode, Brian explains how the Pathway to Independence Program helps people get off the street.. for good ..read more

"I cannot do another day on the street. I WON'T do another day on the street!" After being at the end of his ropes, living in a homeless camp in Crescent City, Asa Cronk was beaten and left for dead by a gang that used killing a homeless person as an initiation rite. Determined to turn his life around, Asa decided to check back into the Grants Pass Gospel Rescue Mission, where he knew he could stay sober and get his mindset straight. In this podcast, Asa shares his journey of overcoming adversity and how the Mission has helped him to rebuild his life. View the video of his transformation: http ..read more

After living through an earthquake, being at the Pentagon on September 11th and losing his job due to health issues, Aaron found himself unable to walk on his own with no place to call home. Today we explore the amazing transformation current resident Aaron Powell has gone through since arriving at the Mission. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/grantspassmission ..read more

In this special Christmas Edition of Mission LIVE, Brian talks with former residents James and Jennifer about what their experience has been like after leaving the Mission with a job and a house. Learn More: https://linktr.ee/grantspassmission ..read more