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 »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…
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…
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…
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…
Find out more »“Restock” Sunday – September 29, 2019
For "Restock Sunday" on September 29, 2019, the Kokomo Rescue Mission is requesting donations of the following items: Baby Wipes Diapers - Sizes 4,5,6 ONLY Toothpaste - Full Size Tubes Toilet Bowl Cleaner Window Cleaner Paper Towels Toilet Tissue Coffee (Regular) Make a donation yourself or with a group of friends. Please bring your donation…
Find out more »November 2019
Red Ribbon Christmas Application Dates
Information to Apply Howard County - Kokomo Rescue Mission (321 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo) Location Dates: Friday, November 8 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. * Monday, November 11 from 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. * Wednesday, November 13 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. * Friday, November 15 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.…
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day Banquet 2019
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 »December 2019
Gift Wrapping
Red Ribbon Christmas 2019 - Gift Wrapping! PLEASE NOTE - At this time, the Mission is scheduling volunteers for Gift Wrapping. Please call the Mission Office at 765-456-3838 if you or your group would be interested in volunteering. Gift wrapping will be at the General Motors building in Kokomo, located on Boulevard (across the street…
Find out more »“In Town” Delivery – Save the Date
Red Ribbon Christmas “In Town” Delivery day is on Thursday, December 19th at 7:30 AM. This would include Howard, Carroll, and Tipton counties. Location for the "In Town" Delivery will be at the General Motors building in Kokomo, located on Boulevard (west of the intersection of Boulevard and Goyer directly across the street from the Kohl’s department store entrance).
Find out more »February 2020
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…
Find out more »April 2020
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…
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 »August 2020
5th Sunday – ‘Restock Sunday’ – August 30th
Greetings! We, at the Kokomo Rescue Mission, pray that you all are doing well and are continuing to thrive amid this COVID-19 time. “Be strong and courageous” are words that God has had for his people and are so appropriate for today’s culture. Below is the August 2020 edition of Kokomo Rescue Mission’s quarterly…
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