Special Events

Beef Up the Mission, Yes, We Can, The Great Thanksgiving Banquet, Red Ribbon Christmas, Walk a Mile in My Shoes

5th Sunday ~ Focus on the Mission
Each 5th Sunday, the focus is on a group of items needed in the Mission's ministry. You can help by organizing your church group, civic club or office to collect the items listed.

"Full Meal Deal" Sunday- August 29, 2010
Non-perishable sources of protein like canned meat, hearty soups, canned pasta and meat, boxed mac & cheese, peanut butter, canned and dry beans, and blocks of processed cheese.

"Disposable Sunday" - October 31, 2010
Disposable items such as toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, napkins, plates and cups, flatware, disposable diapers, plastic wrap, aluminum foil.

Beef Up the Mission  

"Send it to the Mission" is what we're listening for after the purchase of each animal at the 4-H Fair livestock auctions. KRM depends on these donations to stock the freezer for another year.The first steer auctioned at the Howard County 4-H Fair was donated anonymously to the Mission. That was followed by another steer, 6 sheep, 1 goat and 70 hogs, including the Grand Champion Barrow shown by Blake Howell (right). The cheer block (left) of Mission staff and board members enthusiastically thanked the donors!

At the Carroll County auction we received another steer and six hogs. The Clinton County auction added another 10 hogs!

Our supply of beef was gone in March this year and there was very little pork left by the 4-H Fair time. We served 124,616 meals in 2009 and gave groceries to 3,960 people, supplying another 39,600 meals. The need in our community is staggering. Please help us be ready to help the homeless and hungry.

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YES, WE CAN! September 12, 2010

An annual canned food drive by church youth groups to benefit Kokomo Rescue Mission's ministry, showing young people CAN do very positive things to help their community! The goal this year is 12 tons of food.
If your church doesn't have a youth group, organize a church-wide drive.

Learn more about Yes, We CAN!

2009 Great Thanksgiving Banquets
In cooperation with Kokomo Urban Outreach, Grace United Methodist Church and the Clinton County Ministry of Hope, KRM served 2,327 traditional Thanksgiving meals at TEN sites! See photos.

2009 RED RIBBON CHRISTMAS OUTREACH

Kokomo Rescue Mission's Red Ribbon Christmas Outreach in 2009 helped 1,137 families (3,865people) in Howard, Tipton, Carroll, Clinton, Cass and Miami counties, a 10% increase over 2008. The Red Ribbon Christmas boxes contain toys, gifts for every family member regardless of age, food, toiletries and paper products, delivered to their homes by local volunteers. See photos of the 2009 Red Ribbon Christmas.

More about volunteering.

February 12, 2011

Team packets will be available at the Mission January 5, 2011.

What: Kokomo Rescue Mission’s (KRM) annual winter walk, one mile in length, a round trip from KRM Headquarters to Open Arms, the mission’s shelter for homeless women and children. Rest, refreshments and tours are provided at Open Arms. Each walker receives a free t-shirt.

Who: Walkers raise at least $50 each. Teams may have up to 20 walkers. The Golden Sneaker Trophy is awarded to the top fundraising team. 2010's winner was Rossville Bible Fellowship, raising $4,544. There were 103 teams registered and approximately 800 people walked in 2010. 

Where: Kokomo Rescue Mission Headquarters is located at 321 W. Mulberry Street. Open Arms is at 929 N. Main Street. The route for the walk is from KRM north on Washington Street to Havens Street, east to Main Street, south to Open Arms. The return route is south on Main Street to Mulberry Street and west to the Mission.

When: Saturday, February 12, 2011 ~ Begin Walking: Between 8:30am - 10:30am

Benefits: Proceeds will benefit Open Arms, KRM's shelter for homeless women and families. Open Arms provides safe shelter, nutritious meals and Bible-based programs addressing the underlying causes of homelessness, such as substance abuse, incomplete education and lack of adequate life skills.

Revenue: Walk revenue comes from corporate and individual sponsors. Walkers solicit donations to sponsor their participation. In eight years, the walk has raised $487,000. The goal for 2011 is $80,000.

 What if I can't walk? Put a sign in your yard advertising the Walk and come join us for breakfast at Grace United Methodist Church, across from the Mission. For a freewill donation, breakfast will be available from 8: 00 am - 11:00 am.

See results and photos from the 2010 Walk