December 2018
“Out of town” Delivery
Red Ribbon Christmas "Out of Town" deliveries include Miami, Cass, and Clinton Counties on Saturday, December 14th from various sites. For volunteering to deliver you would need to fill out the volunteer driver form and bring a copy of your drivers license and a copy of your car insurance. Below are other items that you would need to have: You will need a pick up truck, van or SUV with seats removed, to deliver the boxes. Please do not come…
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18th Annual Walk A Mile in My Shoes
Mark Your Calendars! The 18th Annual Walk A Mile in My Shoes is Saturday February 9, 2019 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Sponsor packets are currently available, please call Anna at the Mission at 765-456-3838 for information about becoming a sponsor. Team Packets are now available at the Mission Office at 321 W. Mulberry St. Pick up your team packet Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Sponsors: …
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5th Sunday March 31, 2019 – ‘Undy Sundy’
The next “Fifth Sunday – Focus on the Mission” is Sunday March 31, 2019. This is a “Undy Sundy” Sunday and the Mission is requesting all sizes for school aged children of the following items: Socks T-shirts Panties/Underwear Boxers Briefs Organize a collection with your church, small group, co-workers or friends. Items which are collected can be brought to the Mission Office during regular business hours: Mondays 9:30 AM – 4 PM, Tuesday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. …
Find out more »July 2019
Beef Up the Mission
Each July, a favorite annual event is "Beef Up the Mission". "Beef Up the Mission" started in 1989 with the help of WWKI Radio and White's Meat Market and quickly became an annual event. Around the area at local 4-H Livestock Auctions, donors and friends of the Kokomo Rescue Mission purchase Steers and Hogs, and then tell the auctioneer "Send it to the Mission!" The beef and pork that comes from these 4-H animals is used throughout the year, to feed those in need in our community. All of…
Find out more »September 2019
Fall Food Drive
New for Fall 2019, Kokomo Rescue Mission is having a Fall Food Drive, from Saturday September 14 through Monday October 7, 2019. We are asking our community and area churches to gather Canned Food items to help re-stock our pantry. The items are used in meals for our public dining room, for the residents of our shelters, and our food pantry. In 2018 KRM served 118,999 free meals. Fall Food Drive grocery bags, provided by FCA Chrysler, will be inserted…
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19th Annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 19th Annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes is being held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 8:00 am-10:30 am. Sponsor packets are currently available. Please call the Mission at 765-456-3838 for information on becoming a sponsor. On Monday, January 13, Walker and Team Captain Packets will be available at the Mission Office, 321 W. Mulberry Street. Packets can be picked up Monday 9:30 am -4:00 pm and Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. THANK YOU TO…
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Volunteer Appreciation Week is Here!
The movie below is a special thank you from the Staff of the Kokomo Rescue Mission to all our volunteers. We appreciate how you have so willingly given of yourselves to support the Kokomo Rescue Mission in so many ways . . . THANK YOU! Click on the link below (Care & Share Store and Warehouse Volunteer Thank You) to hear a special thank to our volunteers who work in The Care & Share Store and Warehouse area of…
Find out more »July 2020
Back to School Shoes, Socks & Underwear Give Away
The new school year is just around the corner, and we want every student to experience the joy of receiving a brand new pair of school shoes. Every qualified student, K(age 5+)-12th grade, will receive brand new shoes, socks, and underwear for the coming school year. Children must be present with their parent/guardian. The Rescue Mission, in partnership with Crossroads Community Church and other area churches, invites income-qualified members of the community to come “shop” for free back to school shoes for students.
Find out more »October 2020
FALL FOOD DRIVE
This fall season, there are two simple and important ways YOU CAN help the Kokomo Rescue Mission help homeless, hungry and hurting men, women, children and families in our community. ONE is to FILL A GROCERY BAG with groceries which will be used in meals for our shelter guests, FREE dining room meals and grocery orders for our Assistance Program. Grocery Bags can be found inserted in the Kokomo Tribune and at Drop-Off locations with the items needed printed…
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