Rescue Mission Of El Paso, Inc.

What Rescue Mission Of El Paso, Inc. does

Rescue Mission of El Paso, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit organization founded in 1952 (operational since 1965 per firmographic record) in El Paso, Texas. It operates a 193-bed residential shelter averaging approximately 120 occupants per night, a street outreach center (Corner of Hope) serving roughly 50-120 people per weekday, and a 13-week Relapse Prevention Program that runs five cohorts per year with ten students per cohort. The Mission also operates Hallelujah! BBQ, a vocational rehabilitation restaurant providing food-service job training to residents, and offers job-search services, biblical counseling, chaplaincy, nursing care, and a clothing closet. Its stated mission combines evangelism, hospitality, sanctuary, and discipleship, framing service delivery within a Christian ministry model.

The organization's revenue model is donation-dependent with diversified streams: individual contributions processed through a Blackbaud-powered adaptive donor form, corporate/community in-kind donations of food and essentials (Albertsons, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks), vehicle donations, planned/legacy giving, and event-based fundraising led by the annual Fairways to Hope Golf Tournament (now in its 13th year). All shelter, meals, and recovery services are provided free of charge to residents; intake operates on a first-come-first-served basis on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The technology stack is described as basic nonprofit operations with donor management via Blackbaud; no APIs, AI/ML capabilities, or proprietary digital products are disclosed.

Strategically, the Mission is currently expanding its recovery housing capacity by building a 64-room peer-based sober living community on its existing property, designed specifically for individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. It maintains Charity Navigator Four Star Charity status (2019) and a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency (2018), and is led by CEO Blake Barrow, who has served since November 1997. The organization has no disclosed parent company, PE/VC backing, or M&A activity; it operates as an independent entity within the El Paso and Ciudad Juárez cross-border community.

Name

Rescue Mission Of El Paso, Inc.

Legal name

Rescue Mission of El Paso

Website

https://rmelp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rescue Mission of El Paso is a faith-based nonprofit operating a 193-bed homeless shelter, street outreach center (Corner of Hope), 13-week addiction recovery program, and a vocational rehabilitation restaurant (Hallelujah! BBQ) serving homeless and recovering individuals in El Paso, Texas since 1952.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYHLAFACAN

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYBPAGAEAO

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Addiction recovery programs
• Vocational rehabilitation ministry
• Street outreach services
• Faith-based social services

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting the mission, including one-time and monthly giving options through Blackbaud platform.
2. Corporate/Community Partner Donations: Food, clothing, and essential donations from community partners (Albertsons, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks) and local businesses.
3. Special Events: Annual Fairways to Hope Golf Tournament fundraising event with various sponsorship tiers ($150-$5,000).
4. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donations to help residents gain transportation for employment.
5. Legacy/Bequest Giving: Planned giving through wills, bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and retirement plan beneficiary designations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Rescue Mission of El Paso provides free residential shelter (capacity up to 193, averaging 120 per night), three daily meals, hygiene access, nursing care, counseling, and a 13-week Drug & Alcohol Relapse Prevention Program to homeless and addicted men, women, and families in El Paso. It supplements these direct services with the Corner of Hope street outreach center, the Hallelujah! BBQ vocational rehabilitation restaurant, job search assistance, biblical counseling, and a clothing closet — all delivered free of charge and funded by donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Rescue Mission of El Paso is a nonprofit homeless shelter and ministry organization offering a coordinated suite of programs for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction. The core offerings include a residential shelter (housing up to 193 people), a 13-week Drug & Alcohol Relapse Prevention Program, vocational rehabilitation through Hallelujah! BBQ restaurant, job search services, biblical counseling, and the Corner of Hope street outreach center. Supporting services include a clothing closet, underground warehouse, Hallelujah! Chimes merchandise, and community events including a monthly cookout and the annual Fairways to Hope Golf Tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hallelujah! BBQ: Vocational rehabilitation ministry providing job opportunities and food industry training for residents. Restaurant located at 130A N. Cotton St., El Paso, TX 79901.
• Corner of Hope
• Fairways to Hope
• Hallelujah! Chimes

Products and services

• Corner of Hope Street Outreach Center Street outreach center at 130 North Cotton Street, El Paso, TX 79901 providing warm meals, clothing, toiletries, access to restrooms, showers, and laundry machines to men and women experiencing homelessness, free of charge. Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm weekdays, serving approximately 120 people per weekday.
• Hallelujah! BBQ Restaurant and Vocational Rehabilitation Ministry Public restaurant and vocational rehabilitation ministry located at 130A N. Cotton St., El Paso, TX 79901, providing job training in the food industry for Rescue Mission residents and graduates of the Relapse Prevention Program. Open 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, closed Mondays.
• Resident Shelter Program Residential shelter facility at 221 North Lee Street, El Paso, TX 79901 housing up to 193 people (averaging 120 per night), serving men, women, families, those with medical needs, low-income renters, and Relapse Prevention participants. Provides beds, three daily meals, showers, laundry access, nursing care, and counseling on a 30-day basis with extensions available. First-come, first-served intake on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• Drug & Alcohol Relapse Prevention Program A 13-week Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual recovery program addressing addiction from drugs and alcohol with a Biblical perspective. Limited to 10 students per class, offered 5 times per year starting in January (approximately 50 students annually).
• Job Search and Employment Readiness Services Counselors and case workers assist residents with resume development, interview strategies, job applications, acquiring work wardrobes, and connecting with staffing companies and organizations to support transition into stable employment.
• Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Care Chaplain-provided counseling, prayer, Bible study, and discipleship opportunities for residents, including weekly Chapel Service.
• Clothing Closet Clothing distribution service for residents and those in need, managed by dedicated staff.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• AlbertsonssupportingOthersCommunity partner providing food donations to Corner of Hope street outreach ministry.
• Chick-fil-AsupportingOthersCommunity partner providing food donations to Corner of Hope street outreach ministry.
• StarbuckssupportingOthersCommunity partner providing food donations to Corner of Hope street outreach ministry.
• Local ChurchescoreOthersChurch partnerships for donations, volunteers, and ministry support. Partner churches provide spiritual guidance, volunteers, and financial support.
• El Paso Churches and NonprofitssupportingOthersReciprocal donation network where the Mission shares excess donations with other local nonprofits and churches, including cross-border to Ciudad Juárez.
• BJs RestaurantsupportingOthersHosted June Corner of Hope Monthly Cookout event.
• Christ ChurchsupportingOthersHosted July Corner of Hope Monthly Cookout event.
• Coronado Country ClubsupportingOthersVenue partner for annual Fairways to Hope Golf Tournament at 1044 Broadmoor Dr, El Paso, TX 79912.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Haven for Hope: Large San Antonio homeless services campus combining emergency shelter, transitional housing, and recovery programs in a single integrated facility—comparable model to the Mission's planned 64-room sober living expansion.
• Opportunity Center for the Homeless: Direct El Paso-based peer operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for homeless individuals and families. Competes for the same donor base, city contracts, and El Paso homeless population.
• San Antonio Rescue Mission: Fellow rescue mission organization offering emergency shelter, recovery programs, and vocational training. Direct comparable in operating model, faith-based framework, and recovery-plus-shelter programming.
• Salvation Army El Paso: Operates shelter, addiction recovery, and social services in El Paso with comparable faith-based operating model and similar donor/volicate fundraising structure. Direct competitor for both clients and charitable dollars.
• Catholic Charities of El Paso: Faith-affiliated social service organization serving El Paso with shelter, food assistance, and refugee/homeless services. Competes for similar government grants, corporate donations, and faith-community volunteers.

Regional players

• Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH): Texas-based large-scale homeless shelter operated by the city of Austin. Comparable service mix (emergency beds, case management) but publicly funded rather than faith-based, serving a different funding ecosystem.
• El Pasoans Fighting Hunger: Regional food bank serving El Paso with food distribution—adjacent peer addressing food insecurity component of the Mission's services. Shares corporate donor base and volunteer network.

Others

• Citygate Network: National membership association for rescue missions and faith-based recovery organizations. Represents the broader ecosystem of rescue missions and offers peer benchmarking, training, and accreditation context for the Mission's operations.

Broad incumbents

• Union Rescue Mission (Los Angeles): Much larger rescue mission with longer residential programs, comprehensive recovery services, and broader service portfolio. Represents scale ceiling for rescue mission operating model and a benchmark for programmatic depth.
• Teen Challenge: Faith-based residential addiction recovery program with multi-state footprint and similar 13-week program structure to the Mission's Relapse Prevention Program. Comparable faith-based recovery methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rescue-mission-of-el-paso

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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