Calvary Rescue Mission

What Calvary Rescue Mission does

Calvary Rescue Mission is a private, faith-based nonprofit operating a shelter and support services program for homeless men in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded on April 1, 1967 by Milton Hatcher, the organization has run continuously from its current facility at 960 S. Third St. since April 1972, and in June 2018 relocated within that address into a new debt-free, handicapped-accessible building designed to roughly double its prior service capacity. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and comprise overnight lodging (approximately 2,000 men lodged per month), two daily hot meals (approximately 6,000 meals served per month), clothing distribution (approximately 200 items per month), nightly chapel services with rotating preachers, and a structured discipleship program, supplemented by job-fair connections that have placed residents with employers such as Staff Line.

The business model is donation-driven and explicitly excludes government funding: operations, capital projects, and programs are funded entirely by contributions from churches and Christian friends, supplemented by secure online donations processed through the Shelby Giving platform. The organization maintains a nine-member volunteer Board of Directors and operates with a 1–10 employee headcount under Executive Director Dennis Rutledge (appointed June 6, 2024 following Bob Freudiger's retirement) and Assistant Director Tim Schlum. There is no proprietary technology stack; the digital footprint is a Wix-hosted website, a Facebook page, monthly email newsletters, and online preacher/volunteer calendars, with partnerships spanning referral churches (e.g., Woodland Presbyterian, Kirby Woods Baptist), Catholic Charities, and local employers.

Name

Calvary Rescue Mission

Legal name

Calvary Rescue Mission

Website

https://calvaryrescuemission.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Calvary Rescue Mission is a faith-based nonprofit shelter in Memphis, TN providing free overnight lodging, daily meals, clothing, chapel services, and discipleship to homeless men, funded entirely by church and individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Faith-based nonprofit
• Men's emergency shelter
• Community meal programs
• Spiritual discipleship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: Calvary Rescue Mission operates entirely on donations from churches and Christian friends. The organization is a totally independent not-for-profit charitable organization that accepts no government money. Donations fund general operations, building fund, and services to homeless men.
2. Online Donations: The organization accepts secure online donations through third-party payment processors (Shelby Giving platform). Donations are voluntary, non-refundable, and may be tax-deductible.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Calvary Rescue Mission operates a faith-based, independent shelter for homeless men in Memphis, TN, providing overnight lodging, two daily hot meals, clothing distribution, nightly chapel services, and a structured discipleship program. It is a totally independent non-profit that accepts no government funding, operating entirely from donations by churches and Christian friends and engaging volunteers in service delivery.

Product overview

Calvary Rescue Mission operates as a unified shelter and support services organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs for homeless men in Memphis, TN. The core offerings center on overnight lodging, daily hot meal services (serving approximately 6,000 meals monthly), and clothing distribution (approximately 200 items monthly). These foundational services are complemented by nightly chapel services with rotating preachers and a structured discipleship program for spiritual development. The organization maintains engagement with supporters through monthly newsletter communications and preacher/volunteer calendars, all delivered via its Wix-powered web platform. Online donation capabilities allow supporters to contribute to general operations or a dedicated building fund through third-party payment processing. The mission's volunteer program enables community members to participate in meal service, events, and mentorship activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overnight Lodging
• Meal Services
• Clothing Assistance
• Nightly Chapel Services
• Discipleship Program
• Secure Online Donations
• Volunteer Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000 homeless individuals lodged monthly
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Churches and Christian Friends NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2018Calvary Rescue Mission maintains partnerships with churches and Christian friends who provide financial support and volunteers. These partnerships have enabled 57+ years of continuous operation and the construction of a new debt-free facility. The organization is totally independent and not-for-profit, relying entirely on these donations without government funding.
• Woodland Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner that directs homeless individuals to Calvary Rescue Mission for services. Ramy's testimony describes his pastor bringing him to Calvary while seeking employment.
• Catholic CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssisted veteran beneficiary Ramy in obtaining housing after job placement through Calvary's job fair partnership with Staff Line.
• Staff LineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJob fair partner that connected beneficiary Ramy with employment the day after the job fair.
• Kirby Woods Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreg's current worship location; he continues to attend chapel at Calvary monthly and shares his testimony with current residents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Peers

• Agape Child & Family Services:

Direct peers

• Nashville Rescue Mission: Faith-based rescue mission providing shelter, meals, and discipleship programs to homeless men in Nashville — same operating model, beneficiary type, and faith-based funding structure as Calvary.
• Memphis Union Mission: Faith-based nonprofit shelter serving homeless men in the same Memphis market with overnight lodging, meals, and chapel services — directly comparable in geography, population, and program mix to Calvary Rescue Mission.
• Open Door Mission: Faith-based rescue mission providing shelter, meals, and recovery programs to homeless and addicted individuals — closely comparable model, population served, and donation-funded structure, though operating in a different region (Omaha).
• Atlanta Mission: Long-established Christian rescue mission in Atlanta offering shelter, meals, recovery programs, and chaplaincy services to homeless men — directly comparable faith-based men's rescue mission with similar programming.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities of West Tennessee: Memphis-based nonprofit providing emergency assistance, housing, and case management to people in need — comparable Memphis location and beneficiary population, but broader social services scope and faith-affiliated (Catholic) rather than evangelical.
• Room In The Inn: Nashville-based faith-affiliated nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness — comparable mission and faith-rooted model but serving the Nashville metro area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CRM960
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calvary-rescue-mission

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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