Coachella Valley Rescue Mission was organized in 1971, originally started as a soup kitchen for men only, and in 1983 added a home for women and children. Over the years, CVRM has continued to expand in size and services. CVRM currently houses 150 men, women, and children in resident programs and provides emergency overnight services to 75 additional individuals nightly.
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission’s Emergency Overnight Shelter Program provides services to the homeless, hungry and underserved members of our community. The 75 bed emergency shelter for men, women and children provides showers, hygiene products, a clean set of clothes, an evening meal, a bed for the night and breakfast. Referrals into resident programs are offered.
Gateway Program is a nine-month case-management program, flexible and individualized, designed to meet specific needs of each client in a structured and supportive environment. Clients meet with the Case Manager for work assignments, encouragement, and review Life Plans on a weekly basis. Clients must also complete 30 hours per week of on-site job skills training, attend life skills and coping classes and meet program milestones.
New Life Program is a residential 12-month commitment with an additional one-year of mentoring, keeping in touch via CVRM Alumni Fellowship Facebook page. Through a year of recovery based fellowship, Bible classes, and spiritual counseling, clients will be learning essential tools that are required to apply in his/her life challenges. New Life Program staff monitors clients’ progress and encourage spiritual growth through each step of their individualized goals. VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFDdk1_-EIs