What Frederick Rescue does

Frederick Rescue Mission, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Christ-centered nonprofit organization headquartered at 419 West South Street in downtown Frederick, Maryland, serving Frederick County and surrounding areas since 1964. The organization's mission addresses three interconnected social problems — hunger, homelessness, and substance addiction — through eight integrated programs operated from a single campus and ancillary facilities. Beneficiaries include homeless and near-homeless men, women, and children; food-insecure families and seniors; men in chemical addiction recovery; women and women with children escaping homelessness or unsafe living situations; and at-risk children in grades 1–5.

The service portfolio includes the Bread of Life Kitchen (serving 75–100 breakfasts and 100–200 lunches 365 days a year), the Food Distribution Center (distributing 2.5 million pounds of food annually to ~2,000 families and individuals, including a dedicated Friday Senior Serve), the year-long Changed Life Recovery Program (capacity 40 men), Faith House (90-day emergency shelter for 12 women and 8 children, plus 12-month transitional living for 19 women and 16 children added in 2020), Rescued Treasures clothing, the Learning Center (basic education, GED prep, employment skills), the Summer Enrichment Camp, and a community Outreach program partnered with the Living Water Shower Ministry. Programs are designed to move individuals along a continuum from emergency assistance through recovery and education toward self-sufficiency.

The organization is funded 100% through private donations — from individuals, churches, businesses, corporate foundations (Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Starbucks Neighborhood Grants, Morgan Stanley Gift Fund, T. Rowe Price), regional and national foundations (George L. Shields Foundation, Ausherman Family Foundation, Delaplaine, Nora Roberts Foundation), and community foundations (Community Foundation of Frederick County, Greater Washington Community Foundation). It explicitly declines government funding and reports that approximately 90% of expenditures flow directly to programs. Volunteer infrastructure (1,000+ monthly volunteers) and 100+ partner organizations provide the operational backbone that enables this lean staff-intensive model.

Name

Frederick Rescue

Legal name

Frederick Rescue Mission, Inc.

Website

https://therescuemission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frederick Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) Christ-centered nonprofit in Frederick, Maryland providing meals, food, clothing, men's residential addiction recovery, and women's and children's emergency and transitional housing, funded entirely through private donations.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious Organizations (8131), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Food assistance programs
• Residential addiction recovery
• Community meal services
• Faith-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: The Frederick Rescue Mission is 100% privately funded through generous donations from churches, businesses, foundations, and individuals. The organization explicitly states it does not accept any government funding.
2. Donor-Advised Funds: Accepts donations through donor-advised funds, allowing donors to recommend grant distributions to the organization.
3. Stocks & Securities: Accepts appreciated securities donations, allowing donors to claim federal income tax deductions for full fair market value while avoiding capital gains tax.
4. Recurring Donations: Offers recurring donation options for ongoing supporter commitments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Frederick Rescue Mission operates a portfolio of free, Christ-centered social service programs in Frederick County, Maryland. The organization provides daily meals through Bread of Life Kitchen, free groceries via Food Distribution Center, residential addiction recovery through the Changed Life Recovery Program, emergency shelter and transitional housing through Faith House for women and children, free clothing through Rescued Treasures, educational services via the Learning Center, and summer enrichment for at-risk children.

Product overview

Frederick Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected social service programs addressing hunger, poverty, and substance addiction in Frederick County, Maryland. The organization operates a multi-program service model centered around the Bread of Life Kitchen (meals), Changed Life Recovery Program (men's residential addiction recovery), Food Distribution Center (groceries), Faith House (women's and children's shelter with transitional housing), Learning Center (education and job training), Rescued Treasures Clothing, Summer Enrichment Camp, and Outreach services. Programs are designed to work together holistically—from emergency needs (meals, shelter, clothing) through recovery and education to long-term independence—guided by Christian ministry principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bread of Life Kitchen: Provides breakfast and lunch for the homeless and working poor 365 days a year
• Changed Life Recovery Program
• Faith House
• Food Distribution Center
• Rescued Treasures
• Summer Enrichment Camp
• Learning Center
• Lighthouse Society

Products and services

• Bread of Life Kitchen Provides hot breakfast and lunch meals to homeless and working poor individuals 365 days a year. Serves tens of thousands of meals annually, with breakfast from 7-8am and lunch from 12-1:30pm (Mon-Sat) and 1-2pm (Sun).
• Changed Life Recovery Program (CLRP) Christ-centered, year-long residential recovery program for men struggling with addiction. Includes a six-month residential phase and phase two on-campus transitional living houses, housing up to 40 men. Addresses core issues of addiction by healing body and mind through Christian principles.
• Food Distribution Center Offers free fresh and non-perishable groceries for families and individuals to take home. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm, with Senior Serve on Fridays 10am-noon for ages 65+. Provided 2.5 million pounds of food annually to thousands of individuals.
• Faith House Two-program ministry for women and women with children experiencing homelessness. Includes the 90-day Thriving Futures emergency shelter (housing up to 12 women and 8 children) and the one-year Transitional Living Program apartments (housing up to 19 women and 16 children).
• Learning Center Educational and skill-building program for residents of CLRP and Faith House, as well as Mission guests and volunteers. Offers basic skills (reading, writing, math, GED prep, computer literacy), employment skills (resume writing, job finding, interviewing), and life skills (cultural literacy, health, housing, relationships, transportation).
• Outreach Community ministry including prayer meetings (Tuesdays 10:30am), Bible study sessions (multiple times weekly), and hot shower services through Living Water Shower Ministry partnerships. Focuses on building relationships and ministering Christ's love.
• Rescued Treasures Clothing Free clothing and shoe distribution program for those in need. Guests may shop once monthly with photo ID. Accepts new and gently used clothing, shoes, linens, and textiles, with recycling of items too worn for distribution.
• Summer Enrichment Camp Five-week Christ-centered summer camp for children in grades 1-5 who are at risk or experiencing homelessness. Includes academic goals, social/behavioral growth, spiritual development, lunch, field trips, and enrichment activities. Multiple locations served including Frederick, Thurmont, and Walkersville.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5 million pounds of food distributed annually
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maryland Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary food supplier for the Mission's Food Distribution Center. Regular donations of fresh and non-perishable food items help the Mission distribute 2.5 million pounds of food annually to families in need.
• Living Water Shower MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrings mobile hot showers to the Mission parking lot every Monday and Friday afternoon, offering free haircuts and toiletries to guests. Helps restore dignity and hygiene for those experiencing homelessness.
• The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human NeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit referral partner for emergency overnight shelter and family shelter services, working in coordination with the Mission's programs.
• Local Grocery Stores and RestaurantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood donations from local businesses supplement the Mission's food supply for distribution to those in need.
• 100+ Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMore than 100 faith groups, civic groups, schools, and businesses partner with the Mission providing care, compassion, and service through regular volunteer activities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities USA is a national federation of faith-based social service agencies providing food assistance, housing, shelter, and recovery programs across the country. Comparable comprehensive faith-rooted social services portfolio including hunger, homelessness, and case management.
• The Salvation Army USA: The Salvation Army is the largest faith-based social services organization in the U.S., operating rescue missions, addiction recovery programs, food pantries, and shelter/housing services for homeless and low-income populations. Directly comparable comprehensive faith-based service model covering hunger, homelessness, and recovery.
• Habitat for Humanity International: National nonprofit building affordable housing and providing shelter/housing pathways for low-income families. Overlaps with Frederick Rescue Mission's transitional housing and self-sufficiency orientation, though Habitat focuses on homeownership rather than emergency shelter.
• Volunteers of America National Services: National faith-affiliated nonprofit providing housing, recovery, and human services including emergency shelters, food programs, and addiction recovery. Comparable integrated service portfolio spanning hunger, homelessness, and behavioral health.
• Feeding America: National network of 200+ food banks distributing food to pantries, shelters, and meal programs across the U.S. Directly comparable in food distribution mission; Frederick Rescue Mission participates in this network through its Maryland Food Bank partnership.

Direct peers

• Nashville Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Tennessee offering meals, shelter, and a long-term residential recovery program for men, women, and families. Operates an integrated campus model very similar to Frederick Rescue Mission's 8-program structure with Christ-centered recovery and reentry services.
• Union Rescue Mission (Los Angeles): One of the largest rescue missions in the U.S., providing meals, emergency shelter, and long-term residential recovery programs in a Christ-centered framework. Closest direct peer in mission model — faith-based, comprehensive hunger/shelter/recovery services, private donation-funded.
• Portland Rescue Mission: Faith-based rescue mission serving the Portland metro with meals, shelter, addiction recovery, and transitional housing. Comparable comprehensive Christ-centered service portfolio and donor-funded operating model.
• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based nonprofit operating multiple campuses providing emergency shelter, meals, and long-term residential recovery programs in metro Atlanta. Highly comparable model: Christ-centered, multi-program, private-donor funded, integrated recovery and reentry services.

Regional players

• Maryland Food Bank: Statewide food bank that is also Frederick Rescue Mission's primary food supplier. Provides food assistance across Maryland including distribution to pantries and direct service partners — comparable food-relief mission with similar statewide/regional scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/frm_mission
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FRMsavedbygrace
• Facebookfacebook.com/FrederickRescueMission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frederick-rescue-mission
• Instagraminstagram.com/frederickrescuemission
• TikToktiktok.com/@frederickrescuemission

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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