Gospel Center Rescue Mission

What Gospel Center Rescue Mission does

Gospel Center Rescue Mission (GCRM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry founded on April 9, 1940, headquartered in Stockton, California. It is the oldest operating low-barrier shelter and operates the largest residential addiction treatment program in San Joaquin County, serving homeless and addicted individuals across eight integrated programs: the New Life Program (6, 12, or 24-month residential addiction recovery), Emergency Lodging, Community Feeding (32,000 meals monthly), Clothing PLUS (70,000+ items distributed annually), Recuperative Care (the only nonprofit medical respite program in the county), Disaster-Pandemic Relief, Nonprofit Training, and the Vision Newsletter (4,000+ monthly readers). The organization reports serving 1,000+ men, women, and children daily with a 71% success rate in the New Life Program and 11,321 graduates since 1995.

The business model is purely donation-funded with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Revenue is generated through individual donations (including a $20/month recurring donor campaign targeting 500 partners for $240,000), corporate cause-related marketing partnerships, planned giving (wills, trusts, annuities, life insurance), major gifts with naming opportunities ($5,000 to $1,000,000 tiers), and emerging government and healthcare-payer funding streams (including $1.5M from San Joaquin County in November 2025 and a partnership with Health Plan of San Joaquin). The organization holds GuideStar Platinum transparency status and operates under CEO David Midura (since May 31, 2022), with an 11-member Board of Directors led by President Bill Stoermer.

Currently the organization is executing a major capacity expansion, growing from 350 to 486+ beds, with the New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center (138 beds, with first-floor Recuperative Care) ribbon-cut on February 26, 2026, and an additional 178-bed multi-purpose homeless dorm in development. The stated community impact includes a claimed 1,382% return on investment ($5,000 invested yields $69,100 community return) and a 50% reduction in hospital readmissions through the Recuperative Care Program.

Name

Gospel Center Rescue Mission

Legal name

Gospel Center Rescue Mission, Inc.

Website

https://gcrms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gospel Center Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry in Stockton, California, founded in 1940, providing emergency shelter, residential addiction recovery, community feeding, clothing distribution, and medical respite care to homeless and addicted individuals in San Joaquin County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless & Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (624210), Religious Organizations (8131), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Addiction recovery programs
• Emergency lodging services
• Community feeding programs
• Recuperative care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals via credit/debit card, check, stock transfers, and wire transfers. The organization runs a $20-per-month recurring donor campaign and seasonal fundraising initiatives.
2. Corporate Giving and Cause-Related Marketing: Multi-year cause-related marketing partnerships with businesses where corporate partners fund homeless solutions and receive marketing exposure. Includes matching gifts, fundraising matches, Dollars for Doers volunteer grants, team volunteer grants, community grants, and employee fundraising programs.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy giving through wills, trusts, annuities, and life insurance policies as beneficiaries.
4. Naming & Recognition Opportunities: Transformational gifts with naming opportunities for structures, rooms, and programs such as the William R. Bill Brown Building (20-bed dorm at $500,000), New Life Program Scholarships ($5,000-$1,000,000), and New Recuperative Care Center ($100,000-$1,000,000).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gospel Center Rescue Mission is a Christian nonprofit ministry that delivers free shelter, residential addiction recovery, medical respite, meals, clothing, and disaster relief services to homeless, addicted, and post-hospitalization individuals in San Joaquin County. Its flagship New Life Program provides 6-24 month residential addiction recovery with life skills, GED preparation, job training, and pathways to permanent housing, supported by the county's only nonprofit Recuperative Care Program, daily community feeding (32,000+ meals/month), and a Clothing PLUS household goods ministry.

Product overview

Gospel Center Rescue Mission operates a single unified nonprofit ministry offering eight distinct programs focused on homeless shelter, addiction recovery, and community support services. The core offering is the New Life Program, a residential addiction treatment and recovery initiative, supplemented by supportive services including the Clothing PLUS Program (clothing and household goods distribution), Recuperative Care Program (medical respite), Disaster-Pandemic Relief (emergency housing), Emergency Lodging (overnight shelter), Community Feeding (meal services), Nonprofit Training (fundraising education), and the Vision Newsletter (donor communications). All programs are integrated components of a holistic ministry approach serving San Joaquin County's homeless population since 1940.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Life Program A 6, 12, or 24-month residential addiction recovery program for men, women, and families offering life skill development, job training, and long-term shelter leading to permanent housing. Includes spiritual counseling, educational curriculum, computer access, GED preparation, and support groups such as Celebrate Recovery and AA.
• Recuperative Care Program A medical respite program offering homeless individuals a safe place to recover after hospital discharge. The only nonprofit recuperative care program in San Joaquin County, providing 24-hour shelter beds for those too well for hospital but too sick for streets, contributing to a 50% reduction in hospital readmissions.
• Clothing PLUS Program A free clothing and household goods ministry supplying the needy and homeless of San Joaquin County with clothing, household items, and furniture. Program assists disaster-affected households and those finding independent living, and also hires Cal-Works clients for work experience. Distributes 70,000+ pieces annually.
• Disaster-Pandemic Relief Emergency accommodation program that can house up to 50 additional people for several months during natural disasters, pandemics, or terrorism events, providing lodging, food, and clothing assistance to San Joaquin County residents affected by earthquakes, fires, floods, or similar events.
• Emergency Lodging Safe overnight accommodation providing rest, fellowship, restroom access, cold water, and daytime/overnight shelter services for individuals in need. Capacity of 350 men, women, and children per night with planned expansion to 486 beds.
• Community Feeding Program Meal program with capacity to produce over 1,500 hot meals per day, seating up to 540 individuals across three daily shifts (breakfast, lunch, dinner), serving 32,000+ meals per month and 15.4 million meals since 1940.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71% success rate in New Life Program addiction recovery
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lincoln CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal shopping center sponsor providing financial and marketing support for GCRM programs and events.
• Proveri Pharmacy ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmacy services sponsor supporting GCRM operations and programs.
• Citygate NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization of rescue missions providing strategic support, best practices, and network connections for homeless ministries. GCRM is a member of this faith-based homeless services network.
• Stockton PortsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinor League Baseball team sponsor supporting GCRM mission and community events.
• Adapt PlumbingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal plumbing services sponsor supporting GCRM facility maintenance and programs.
• SASS Public RelationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic relations firm sponsor providing marketing and communications support for the mission.
• Stockton HeatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHockey team sponsor engaged in cause-related marketing partnership supporting GCRM homeless solutions.
• RC PlumbingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal plumbing contractor providing in-kind support and marketing partnership.
• GuideStar (Candid)minorOthersNonprofit transparency platform where GCRM holds Platinum Participant status demonstrating financial transparency and accountability.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Union Rescue Mission (Los Angeles): One of the largest faith-based rescue missions in the U.S. operating emergency shelter, residential recovery programs, and community services in skid row LA. Direct peer in faith-based homeless services and addiction recovery model.
• Sacramento Loaves & Fishes: Northern California nonprofit serving homeless individuals with shelter, meals, and recovery services. Directly comparable in service model, regional focus, and target population within California.
• Los Angeles Mission: Faith-based rescue mission in Los Angeles providing emergency shelter, residential recovery, and meal services. Direct peer operating the same model of faith-based homeless ministry and addiction recovery.
• Denver Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit providing shelter, recovery programs, and community meals in Denver. Direct peer in the national Citygate Network of rescue missions with comparable programming.
• Portland Rescue Mission: Faith-based rescue mission in Portland, Oregon offering shelter, addiction recovery, and meal programs. Direct peer in service delivery model, faith-based approach, and target population.
• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, residential recovery, and support services in Atlanta. Direct peer in the Citygate Network with comparable programming and donor model.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army (USA): National faith-based organization operating shelter, addiction recovery (Adult Rehabilitation Centers), and social services. Broader scale and geographic reach but overlapping service model with GCRM's recovery and shelter offerings.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society: Large national faith-based nonprofit providing shelter, recovery, and social services across the U.S. Comparable in faith-based service delivery but operates at significantly greater scale.
• Catholic Charities USA: National faith-based nonprofit network operating shelter, recovery, and social services through local agencies. Broader scale but overlapping mission of serving homeless and addicted individuals through faith-informed programs.

Others

• Citygate Network: National association of rescue missions providing strategic support, best practices, and peer learning to GCRM and 200+ member missions. Industry association and network partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gcrms
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GCRMSTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/gospelcenterrescuemission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gospel-center-rescue-mission
• Instagraminstagram.com/gcrms

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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