City Rescue Mission

What City Rescue Mission does

City Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization founded in 1911 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serving homeless, hungry, and hurting individuals and families across western Pennsylvania. The Mission operates four core ministries: Men's Ministry (Crossroads Emergency Shelter, residential recovery program, community feeding, prison ministry), Women's Ministry at Hope Place (24/7 emergency shelter for women and women with children, with the Jesus First biblical discipleship program), Family Care Ministry (food pantry, Inter-Church Food Bank, household/personal assistance), and Youth Ministry at the Sankey Center (Centershot Archery and spiritual programs for children ages 9–18). It also runs a Recovery Ministry and seasonal outreach programs (Back to School Bash, Thanksgiving Basket, Christmas Gift Outreach, School Supplies Drive). All services are provided free of charge based on need rather than ability to pay.

The organization is funded 100% through private donations with no governmental support, drawing from individual donors, church partners, corporate matching gifts, in-kind contributions (food, clothing, vehicles), and structured programs including Light Keepers (recurring monthly), Director's Circle (annual $1,000+), and Legacy Circle (planned giving). Supporting infrastructure includes the Mission Tracker guest database and the CarePortal coordination platform, alongside donor-ambassador, church-ambassador, and volunteer engagement programs. The Mission employs 32 staff across multiple physical facilities in New Castle and holds ECFA accreditation, Citygate Network certification, Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations registration, and a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Name

City Rescue Mission

Legal name

City Rescue Mission

Website

https://cityrescuemission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

City Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit in New Castle, Pennsylvania, founded in 1911, providing free shelter, meals, recovery, food, and youth programs to homeless and at-risk individuals and families across western Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Addiction recovery programs
• Community food assistance
• Emergency food pantry
• Christian social services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Castle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: City Rescue Mission is funded 100% through donations from private sources. The organization receives no governmental support. Donations come in the form of monetary contributions, in-kind item donations (food, clothing, hygiene items), and vehicle donations.
2. Monthly Giving Programs (Light Keepers): Recurring monthly donation program where faithful partners contribute monthly to provide dependable cash flow for the Mission's operations.
3. Major Gift Program (Director's Circle): Annual giving program where partners commit to giving over $1,000 per year to invest in transforming lives at the Mission.
4. Legacy Giving (Legacy Circle): Planned giving program where individuals and families remember the Mission in their will or estate plans.
5. In-Kind Donations: Acceptance of food, clothing, personal care items, and vehicles as in-kind donations to support ministry operations.
6. Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift program where employers match employee donations, potentially doubling or tripling the impact of individual contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

City Rescue Mission provides free, faith-based emergency shelter, recovery programs, community meals, food pantry services, and seasonal outreach to homeless and at-risk individuals and families in western Pennsylvania. Services are delivered through specialized ministries for men (Crossroads Emergency Shelter), women and children (Hope Place), families (Family Care Ministry), and youth (Sankey Center), all funded 100% through private donations and provided at no cost to guests based on need.

Product overview

City Rescue Mission is a nonprofit Christian ministry offering a portfolio of interconnected social service programs for homeless, hungry, and hurting individuals and families in western Pennsylvania. The organization operates Men's Ministry (emergency shelter and recovery), Women's Ministry at Hope Place (shelter for women and children), Family Care Ministry (food assistance), Youth Ministry at Sankey Center (archery and spiritual programs), and Recovery Ministry (biblical discipleship). Seasonal outreach programs include School Supplies Drive, Back to School Bash, Thanksgiving Basket Outreach, and Christmas Gift Outreach. The Mission uses CarePortal technology to connect community needs with church resources, and relies on volunteer programs including BAM! Bring-A-Meal and Ambassador Programs. All services are provided based on need without charge, funded 100% through private donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Ministry (Crossroads Emergency Shelter & Recovery Program) Provides emergency shelter (Crossroads Emergency Shelter), residential biblical recovery program, community feeding program, and prison ministry for homeless and struggling men in New Castle, PA. Services are free, with 24/7 walk-in intake.
• Women's Ministry (Hope Place) Emergency shelter for women and women with children, offering the Jesus First biblical discipleship program for long-term recovery and faith deepening, with parenting and budgeting classes, Bible studies, and spiritual activities. Operates 24/7 at 1018 Rebecca Street, New Castle, PA.
• Family Care Ministry Provides food assistance, personal care items, household products, clothing, and prayer to families in crisis, operating the Inter-Church Food Bank and the Family Care Food Pantry by appointment.
• Youth Ministry (Sankey Center) Special events, sports, and spiritual programs for children and youth, featuring the Centershot Archery Program for youth ages 9-18 in a faith-based environment at the Sankey Center.
• Recovery Ministry (Jesus First Program) Biblical discipleship program for men and women addressing addiction and life issues through intensive Scripture-based recovery and mentoring.
• Food Services (Community Meal Program & Food Pantry) Community Meal Program serving hot meals daily to anyone in the community; Family Care Food Pantry for grocery assistance by appointment; Inter-Church Food Pantry for church referrals on Mondays and Thursdays.
• Back To School Bash Annual event at Sankey Center providing free school supplies, backpacks, and supplies to local students from vulnerable and at-risk families.
• Thanksgiving Basket Outreach Annual program providing complete Thanksgiving meal baskets with food fixings for families in need, including traditional meal served on Thanksgiving Day.
• Christmas Gift Outreach Annual program providing Christmas gifts, clothing, and toys to children in need at Women's, Men's, and Family Care Ministries, including Jesus First program participants.
• CarePortal Platform Technology connecting platform used by the Mission to bring needs of hurting community members to churches for coordinated response to families in crisis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 147 children served through CarePortal since 2021 with $66,000 economic impact
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CarePortalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021CarePortal is a technology connecting platform that brings the needs of people in crisis to local churches' attention. Requests come from caseworkers at government welfare agencies or approved organizations. Since 2021, the Mission and local churches have served 147 children through this platform with $66,000 economic impact.
• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)coreOthersECFA provides annual accreditation to Christian nonprofit organizations that demonstrate compliance with established standards for financial accountability, fund-raising and board governance. The Mission maintains ECFA accreditation as part of its commitment to financial stewardship and transparency.
• Citygate NetworkcoreOthersCitygate Network certifies rescue missions and recovery organizations for commitment to accountability and excellence in all programs and ministries. City Rescue Mission holds certification confirming good stewardship of resources.
• Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable OrganizationsminorOthersThe Mission registers annually with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations as required by state law for charitable organizations operating in Pennsylvania.
• Lawrence County JailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mission's Prison Ministry serves men currently incarcerated at Lawrence County Jail through chapel services, Bible studies, and group sessions. For released offenders, the program offers long-term Bible-based mentoring and discipleship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Citygate Network: National association of rescue missions that certifies City Rescue Mission; provides industry standards, peer benchmarking, and best practices for member missions across the US.

Direct peers

• Wheeler Mission: Christian rescue mission serving Indianapolis with emergency shelter, recovery programs, and food services; directly comparable faith-based operating model and program mix.
• Union Rescue Mission (Los Angeles): Large faith-based rescue mission in downtown LA providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, and meals; same service model though operates at significantly larger scale.
• Portland Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Portland, OR providing shelter, recovery, and meals to homeless individuals; same Gospel-centered operating model and comparable service portfolio.
• Light of Life Rescue Mission: Faith-based rescue mission in Pittsburgh, PA serving homeless and hurting individuals through emergency shelter, recovery programs, and community meals—directly comparable operating model and western Pennsylvania geography.
• Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania: Operates homeless shelters, feeding programs, and recovery services across western Pennsylvania; same faith-based service delivery model and overlapping beneficiary population in the same region.
• City Mission of Cleveland: Faith-based rescue mission in Cleveland, OH providing emergency shelter, recovery programs, meals, and family services; same mission model, similar program portfolio, comparable scale.
• Rescue Mission of Detroit: Faith-based rescue mission in Detroit providing shelter, addiction recovery, and community meals to homeless and hurting individuals; same operating model and program structure.

Regional players

• Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania: Regional nonprofit providing workforce development and social services to vulnerable populations in western PA; comparable geography and overlap in serving individuals facing housing and economic insecurity.
• Pittsburgh Mercy: Western PA nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and community support services to people experiencing homelessness and crisis; directly comparable service portfolio in same geographic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CityRescueMission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-rescue-mission-of-new-castle
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityrescuemission/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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