December 2017
“In Town” Delivery
Red Ribbon Christmas “In Town” Delivery day is on Wednesday Dec. 20th this would include Howard, Carroll, and Tipton counties. If you would like to volunteer to help with delivering Christmas boxes you would need the following: Large Vehicle (SUV, Truck or Van) At least one other person in the vehicle with you to help…
Find out more »July 2018
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…
Find out more »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. 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 K-12. Every qualified student will receive brand new shoes, socks, and underwear for the coming school year.
Find out more »Re-Stock Sunday – July 29, 2018
For July 29, 2018, for "Re-Stock Sunday," we are requesting donations of the following items:
Bar Soap
Deodorant (men's & women's)
Shampoo (full size)
Conditioner (full size)
Toilet Tissue
Facial Tissue
Canned Fruit (#10 - industrial size would be helpful)
September 2018
Yes, We Can! – Sept. 9, 2018
Area youth will go door to door to collect canned food items to re-stock the pantries at the Kokomo Rescue Mission. The goal for “Yes, We Can!” is 9 tons of food. The items are used in meals for our public dining room, for the residents of our shelters, and for grocery orders. In 2017 KRM served 126,107…
Find out more »November 2018
Red Ribbon Christmas Application Dates
Information to Apply Kokomo Rescue Mission (321 W. Mulberry St.) Location Dates: Monday, November 26 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 28 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, November 30 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. LAST DAY TO APPLY!! You will be denied for Christmas Assistance with KRM if you do…
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day Banquet 2018
At Grace United Methodist Church, a traditional Thanksgiving meal will be delivered to shut-ins at 10:00 am and dinner will be served at the church’s fellowship hall on Thanksgiving Day, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. If you or someone you know will need a Thanksgiving meal delivered to them (in the city limits of…
Find out more »Gift Wrapping
This year, we are back at the TTC building on Boulevard and Goyer Road (see below)! To sign up to help with gift wrapping please contact us at 765-456-3838. The schedule is listed below: Tuesday, Nov. 27th from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - FULL Thursday, Nov. 29th from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. -…
Find out more »December 2018
“Out of town” Delivery
Red Ribbon Christmas "Out of Town" deliveries include Miami, Cass, and Clinton Counties on Dec. 15th 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…
Find out more »“In Town” Delivery – Save the Date
Red Ribbon Christmas “In Town” Delivery day is on Thursday Dec. 20th this would include Howard, Carroll, and Tipton counties. Location for the "In Town" Delivery is TBA, but we do know the date is on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7:30AM.
Find out more »February 2019
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.…
Find out more »March 2019
Benefit Auction March 16, 2019
AUCTION - March 16, 2019 at 10 AM Kokomo Event Center: 1500 N. Reed Road, Kokomo, IN Proceeds to Benefit the Kokomo Rescue Mission Auction will include a large collection of museum quality: • Antiques • Primitives • Glassware • Advertising • Jewelry • Toys To bid online or see more information and photos of…
Find out more »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…
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