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March 5, 2024
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In the depths of my Christian faith, I've discovered a profound calling — a calling to serve others with the same love and compassion that Christ […]
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February 9, 2023
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of Gateway Rescue Mission. With that in mind, I’d like to share a story with you. It’s […]
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May 27, 2021
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That’s right! We are very pleased to announce that the Gateway Bargain Center is finally opening back up for business on Friday, May 28th. It has […]
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July 12, 2019
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Gang members rent out tents for illicit activity and collect on their rent, brutally if necessary. Business owners press politicians to do something about the problem. […]
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September 14, 2018
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Sometimes people ask me “how are things going at the mission?” I’d like to answer with something really exciting like, “Jesus dropped by yesterday. He fed […]
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September 5, 2018
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While be-bopping down to the kitchen the other day, I beheld one of our regulars coming in for lunch. Confidentiality prohibits me from sharing her name, […]
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July 12, 2018
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What an incredible day we had on Tuesday at The District at Eastover. Ross & Yerger sponsored a Donation Drive for the Gateway Rescue Mission. The […]
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February 16, 2018
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Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, […]
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February 5, 2018
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Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister on May 10, 1940. The same day, Germany invaded France, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg. I recently watched the Darkest […]
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January 24, 2018
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I began writing this inaugural 2018 newsletter, only to have my creative mindset broken by the sound of a cuss fight across the street. Seems that […]
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November 28, 2017
November 8, 2017
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Our donors, friends, and their families are the best around bar none. We recently ran a fundraiser through RedBasket.org in order to make repairs and updates […]
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October 14, 2017
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Jackson, MS Since 1948, Gateway Rescue Mission has been dedicated to helping meet the physical and spiritual needs of homeless individuals in the Jackson and central […]
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October 9, 2017
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Jackson Restaurant Week Starts TODAY! Jackson Restaurant Week celebrates our Soul Food City showcasing the best of Jackson’s culinary scene during seven days of good eats […]
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September 5, 2017
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The “Make a Difference” Lunch on September 19th, 2017 is a chance to hear the inspiring story of Ron Hall, the author of Same Kind of […]
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August 30, 2017
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You are invited to the Jackson Convention Center for the “Make A Difference” lunch on Sept 19th at 11:30 am. Tickets are on sale at https://www.makeadifferencelunch.com. This […]
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May 12, 2017
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Notice to the Gateway Community: Our kitchen is currently closed due to damage from a truck that crashed into the kitchen shortly after 10 a.m. on […]
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October 28, 2016
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On a recent trip to New Orleans, my family decided to make a late night run to Cafe Du Monde for some cafe’ au lait and […]
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July 21, 2016
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It’s more than just a good idea Throughout the scripture, the Lord’s desire for increase is a common theme for the believer. His desire for us is to increase […]
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March 18, 2016
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It’s that time of year!!!! Spring is in the air. Time to come up out those caves we’ve been hibernating in all winter long and feel […]
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March 4, 2016
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At Gateway Rescue Mission, we strive to work with two groups of people; those who are willing to help themselves and those who are unable to […]
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February 8, 2016
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Meet our latest graduate Gary Barner. His story is coated in the presence and love of God. Coming to us from John Perkins, Gary spent a […]
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October 16, 2015
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I saw a guy panhandling at the corner of State and Pearl streets a couple of days recently. I looked at him closely, but didn’t recognize […]
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October 8, 2015
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Some of our work at Gateway Rescue Mission can be mundane. Like any job, some work that isn’t flashy just has to be done. I recently […]
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