What a Godsend! – Curlene’s Story
Curlene came to stay at MRM a year ago, shortly after suffering a stroke. He had been living on the street and the cold weather and lack of food had taken a toll. The stroke affected one side of his…
Light In The Darkness – Diana’s Story
For five years, Diana has been homeless. She slept underneath a semi-trailer behind a defunct grocery store until it was moved and then in a porta potty at a nearby construction site. Concerned for Diana’s health, her mother urged her…
Harbor Light – April 2023
Letter from the Executive Director Letter from the Executive Director Faithful partners, As we rejoice together this Easter season in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, may you be blessed with its promise of new life. The empty…
A Fresh Start For A Family In Need
A family visited the Community Resource Center during our grand opening to learn more about the Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool (BFDP). They had many questions and were eager to get a feel for the place. The family was excited…
A Fresh Start For Our Community
Muskegon Rescue Mission’s new multi-purpose facility, located behind the Men’s shelter at 1747 7th St., is now open and ready to impact lives! With strong community support from donors, local businesses, foundations and churches, the Community Resource Center expands MRM’s…
A Fresh Start for A Single Parent
Being homeless is hard, but even more so for a single parent. In the U.S., 34% of children live in single-parent households. Over 83% of these households are headed by a single mother. These are staggering and alarming statistics facing…
A Christmas to Remember
In a quiet voice, he asked his momma, “How will Santa find us? We aren’t home!” She answered with a reassuring smile and a kiss on the forehead. Being in a shelter is stressful for a parent at any time,…
Your Gift Changes Everything This Christmas
At Christmastime, we celebrate the greatest gift we’ve ever received! We celebrate the miraculous birth of a Son born to save. At the heart of the Christmas story, we find Jesus, leaving behind the blissful, eternal joy of heaven to…
Harbor Light – November 2022
Letter from the Executive Director Letter from the Executive Director As the holidays approach, we are reminded to count our blessings for all we are grateful for and fortunate to have. Traditionally, we celebrate with delicious food in the company…
Your Gift Changes Everything This Thanksgiving
As a young boy, Shawn was molested by his father, the man who was supposed to love and protect him. This horrific experience impacted his life profoundly. As a teenager, he isolated himself and turned to drugs and alcohol to…