Our Mission
Following God’s command to love our neighbor as ourselves, Murfreesboro Rescue Mission exists to provide help, hope, and healing to our community’s most vulnerable population experiencing homelessness.
OUR GOALS
Guided by compassion and collaboration, our goals reflect the work we are doing today and the vision we are building for tomorrow.
Partner
Build strong community partnerships that enhance collaboration and strengthen our shared response to homelessness.
Shelter
Work toward building a comprehensive shelter that will help alleviate the burden of homelessness in our community.
Empower
Develop future support programs that guide individuals toward lasting stability, recovery, and independence.
Shelter Development Timeline
From Vision To Reality
Phase 1: Build Ongoing Community Partnerships — ✔ Completed
Phase 2: Secure Property — ✔ Completed
Phase 3: Zoning + Site Planning — In Progress
Phase 4: Construction — Coming Soon (3 year goal)
Phase 5: Launch Shelter + Support Programs
The Power of Support
Strong family and social support networks can act as a protective factor, helping people avoid or exit homelessness more quickly. Where family support is absent or strained, Murfreesboro Rescue Mission seeks to provide a stabilizing community of care that will offer safe, supportive programs, and pathways that help individuals rebuild stability and reconnect with healthy community relationships.
Shelter Creates Stability
Source: A systematic review found that “Housing First” programs decreased homelessness by 88 % and improved housing stability by 41 %.
Support Improves Housing Success
Source: Research shows that formal or informal social support is associated with fewer episodes of homelessness.
Recovery Strengthens Futures
Source: A systematic review of supportive housing programs found improved housing stability and cited mental-health & recovery support as key features.
Help, Hope, Healing, Love
Homelessness affects our neighbors, our families, and our community.
Together, we can create pathways to safety, stability, and hope.
Email us at info@mbororescue.org
Murfreesboro Rescue Mission
P.O. Box 11368
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(MRM) is a 501 (c) (3)
nonprofit organization