2022 Impact Report

2022 IMPACT

Board of Directors

2022 AT A GLANCE

2022 was both a challenging and exciting year.

Throughout the year, we saw a continuous rise in community need for food, shelter and pantry items. The impact of inflation and the rising cost of food, gas and rent took a heavy toll on individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. MRM experienced a 33% increase in meals and shelter needs over the previous year. Our need to fill open staff positions became a consistent prayer request for our shelters and thrift stores. But through it all, God’s timing and provision remained constant. We saw dedicated staff and volunteers fill in the gaps and do more with less. We are thankful faithful donors and the community answered our additional pleas for help during the year.

In February we were excited to publicly launch the $5M RISE UP TOGETHER capital campaign to build a 16,000-square-foot Community Resource Center and Daycare & Preschool facility. We held a groundbreaking ceremony in late April and construction began in May. By early August, we gathered for a Topping Out Ceremony to commemorate the completion of the building’s structure. In late August the community furnished the finishing touches needed. It was certainly a whirlwind year!

From beginning to completion, this fully funded capital campaign has been guided and directed by the hand of God. Muskegon Rescue Mission couldn’t have put this together without Him and private funding from over 250 donors, including local businesses, foundations, churches and individuals. Overwhelming support has turned this vision into reality.

We are grateful for every donation we receive to support the men, women and children we serve from our community. This lifechanging mission would not be possible without your support. Your gift changes lives and empowers future generations. We look to 2023 with great anticipation.

Together we make a difference,

Dan Skoglund Executive Director

SOURCES OF INCOME 2022

48.3% INDIVIDUALS

16.7% CORPORATE, CHURCH, FOUNDATION, EVENTS, AND GRANTS

7.6% GIFTS-IN-KIND

.9% MEMORIALS AND PLANNED GIVING

26.5% STORE INCOME

MEMBERSHIPS

Muskegon Rescue Mission is privately funded and receives no government assistance or funding.

SHELTER SERVICES

MRM provides emergency shelter for men, women and children experiencing homelessness and hunger. There are no geographical restrictions, we are open 365 days a year and everyone is welcome. By meeting our guests most basic and immediate needs, we provide hope for today that reflects God’s love in tangible ways. MRM provides meals, beds, showers, clothing, chapel services, case management, health screenings and more.

Our Men’s Shelter is open to men 18 years and older. The Women’s and Family Shelter also accommodates single fathers and their children. Families share meals, attend chapel and enjoy family-centered case plans as they work toward ending homelessness.

NIGHTS OF SHELTER

24,019

80,448 MEALS SERVED

AVERAGE DAILY OCCUPANCY

66

HOMES FOUND

DECISIONS & REDEDICATIONS 136 JOBS FOUND

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Lighthouse Children’s Room is open year-round to children staying in the shelter. We provide fun, spiritual and educational experiences to help restore a sense of normalcy to uprooted lives.

Grace Adventures Camp offers a week of summer fun. Children ages 7-16 who are in the shelter or have stayed with MRM in the past year are eligible. Generous donors cover all expenses. This once-in-a-lifetime experience impacts their young lives and leaves lasting memories.

Back-to-School backpacks loaded with age-appropriate school supplies are distributed to children currently in the shelter and those who have stayed during the last two years. The remaining backpacks are given to children as they enter our shelter throughout the year.

BUILDING A FIRM FOUNDATION

MRM is committed to helping men and women overcome homelessness and repair broken lives. The workforce readiness goals of the program are employment, housing and an ability to maintain an independent lifestyle.

Our Man of Integrity and Woman at the Well programs focus on rebuilding lives based on a solid foundation rooted in God’s word. All aspects of life are addressed – spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social to support life-changing solutions. Attaining a sustainable lifestyle of independence centers on overcoming the root causes of distress, trauma and dysfunction that often accompanies homelessness. These Christ-centered programs provide spiritual development, life-skill counseling, individualized case management, classes in money management, parenting and job skills, immersive Bible study, job search assistance, help obtaining a GED and developing housing readiness based on individual needs.

MRM has over 60+ community partners, including ministries, counselors, social workers and employment agencies, to help men and women overcome challenges with a renewed sense of hope, self-worth and integrity.

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11

2022 STATS

CASE MANAGEMENT HOURS

Shawn, who entered the Man of Integrity program this year, shared, “MRM staff is the most sincere group of people who genuinely care about how you are doing. It’s not just a paycheck for them. They care about you and want you to succeed.”

Pearlie has a stronger foundation in God and is determined to accomplish more than ever. She said, “MRM helped strengthen me. The program drew me closer to God, helped restore my self-confidence and changed my life.”

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Fill The Bowl

In February we hosted our Business to Business Fill The Bowl luncheon in person this year! We met our goal of 10,000 meals that we provided for those experiencing hunger in our community.

ForeShore Adventure Run

Our ForeShore Adventure Run raised 17,000 meals and had 776 participants register! For close to 500 runners, it was their first time joining the fun. We look forward to their return in May 2023!

Calendar of events can be found at: muskegonmission.org/mrmevents

Donor Appreciation Dinner

MRM hosted the annual Fall Dinner at Olivet Evangelical Free Church and thanked over 300 in attendance for their impact on the lives of the men, women and children we serve. Two men from our Man of Integrity residential program shared their testimonies and personally thanked donors for their continued support.

Over the Edge

It was our second year holding this exciting event. In August we had 15 rappelers go over the edge of downtown Muskegon’s 8-story HighPoint Flats building to raise money for MRM.

MRM PANTRY PROVIDES MEALS

MRM’s Community Pantry is open every Thursday morning to serve individuals and families. Our pantry shelves are stocked thanks to our Meijer Simply Give partnership, local church groups, schools, individuals and businesses who collect and drop off donations. Devoted volunteers organize donations and help with weekly distribution.

NEW COLLEGE PANTRY SERVICES

Food insecurity is an invisible crisis that affects many college students on campuses across America. Over the summer, MRM partnered with Muskegon Community College to stock and maintain their on-campus pantry available to enrolled students. In addition to providing food and personal care items, MRM provides career readiness gift certificates for use at our three local thrift stores, allowing students to shop for free career and seasonal clothing each quarter.

1,845 Families Served

30,681 Meals Provided

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

4,201 Meals Provided

THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY FEAST

Over 100 guests from our community shared a delicious Thanksgiving meal at Muskegon High School. Volunteers served dinner and distributed hats, gloves, scarves and blankets to guests. In addition, international exchange students from Reeths-Puffer High School provided face painting for children in attendance and a group from Kingdom Embassy Church staffed a prayer table.

Over 480 families received a holiday meal basket they could prepare at home. We thank local businesses, churches, volunteers and individuals who made this two-day event possible for our community.

A special thanks goes to Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and Spring Lake Rotary for co-sponsoring our Thanksgiving Community Events.

2022 STATS MRM PANTRY STATS

MCC JAYHAWK PANTRY STATS

THANKSGIVING BASKET GIVEAWAY

Volunteer

Volunteers help make our programs and services possible. Whether serving meals, speaking in chapel, mentoring, or sorting and organizing donations, we always need helping hands. Volunteering at MRM means more than just gifting time. Our dedicated volunteers show compassion, love and kindness to our neighbors in need.

You can’t buy time, but you can give it!

2022 VOLUNTEER STATS

147 Volunteers

5,802 Hours Served

muskegonmission.org/volunteer

Thrift Store

DONATE. SHOP. GIVE HOPE.

MRM operates three thrift stores located in Muskegon. All donations received and sold through our stores directly support the essential programs and services the Mission provides.

Shelter guests and community members in need of clothing are given gift certificates to shop for free at our stores. This allows guests to shop for the correct size and style best suited to their needs while maintaining their dignity.

2022 THRIFT STORE STATS

427 Number of Guests Served

2,016 Clothing & Household Items Given Away

$8,096 Value of Articles Given Away

“I left today with a blessing I did not expect! It is a privilege to serve with others who desire to represent Christ in service to others. This is why I volunteer at MRM.”

Marty, Men’s Shelter volunteer

GOD PROVIDED. YOU FUNDED.

TOGETHER, WE EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY.

Within one year, the $5M capital campaign goal was exceeded, with nearly 75% of the 3-year pledges already fulfilled, all thanks to private funding from over 250 donors, including local businesses, foundations, churches and individuals.

The Community Resource Center’s expandable classrooms provide centralized access to 60+ partnering agencies offering workforce readiness training, GED completion, literacy classes, social services, life skill training, personalized case management, spiritual support and more. The Center has a teaching kitchen, functions as a cooling and warming center and serves a free lunch daily.

Services provided at the Community Resource Center include:

• 6,000+ hours of Counseling

• 16,000+ hours in Educational Classes

• 15,000+ hours in Job Skill Classes

• 5,000+ hours in Case Management Services

BEGINS

16,000-square-foot Multi-Purpose Facility

The Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool facility gives up to 65 children access to affordable, high-quality early childhood education. The free-up-to-market rate provides families with affordable childcare as they continue to work or seek employment opportunities to help them overcome poverty. We are committed to ensuring that all young people, particularly our most vulnerable, are prepared for a future where they can achieve their greatest potential.

Ways To Give

Monthly Giving

Recurring monthly giving provides ongoing support and resources needed to transform lives. It’s secure, easy to set up and provides consistent provision.

IRA Required Minimum Distribution

If you are 72 or older, you may be able to make a life-changing gift from your IRA account to Muskegon Rescue Mission and possibly save on your taxes.*

Estate Planning/Legacy Gift

A bequest provision can be included in your will, trust, or life insurance policy. It provides flexibility and control should your circumstances change, as well as realizing some tax and estate planning advantages.*

Gifts-In-Kind

Donations of various items such as food, supplies, toiletries and other essentials go a long way in helping those in need within our community.

*Consult with your estate or tax advisor.

Ways To Get Involved

DONATE

Your donation provides more than just a meal. Every donation — financial, gifts-in-kind, or thrift store items, helps provide essential services and programs for those struggling in our community.

Donate here: muskegonmission.org

VOLUNTEER

Are you interested in making a difference? Volunteers help make our programs and services possible. Find out how you can get involved today.

Sign up to Volunteer here: muskegonmission.org/volunteer Join Prayer Team here: muskegonmission.org/pray