By SALINA POST
In this episode of King in the Community, host Nate King speaks with Chad Young, Executive Director of Salina Grace and the Salina Rescue Mission, about the ongoing efforts to address homelessness in Salina. The conversation covers the role of the low-barrier winter shelter, the developments taking place at the Salina Grace Resource Center, 315 S. Broadway Blvd. and the collaborative approach taken by local organizations to provide essential services.
Chad shares insights into the challenges faced by unhoused individuals, the barriers to accessing resources, and how targeted efforts aim to help people transition toward stability. This discussion offers a clear-eyed look at the complexity of homelessness and the strategies implemented to make meaningful progress in the Salina area.
Double Your Impact: $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge to Support Salina Rescue Mission
The Salina Rescue Mission has incredible news to share. Through the end of the year, every donation made to the Rescue Mission will be doubled, thanks to a $100,000 matching gift challenge. This means that your $100 donation will have the power to provide $200 worth of support to help care for our homeless neighbors.
“We have seen a rise in the past couple of years in the numbers of those experiencing homelessness. With rising costs, those on fixed incomes or working at entry-level wages are finding it tougher to make ends meet,”said Chad Young,
The challenges facing our community are significant: rising living costs, mental health crises, addiction, and poverty. Yet, the Salina Rescue Mission remains steadfast in its mission to provide food, shelter, clothing, and restorative programs to men experiencing homelessness. By addressing critical issues such as financial literacy and sobriety in a supportive, Christ-centered environment, the Mission empowers individuals to rebuild their lives.
In 2023 alone, the Mission served over 63,000 meals and is currently providing shelter and opportunities to 80-85 men each night. Many in our community may not realize that we offer lunch and supper to anyone in need, seven days a week. Breakfast is served exclusively to our residents. Every meal served and every life transformed is made possible by the generosity of donors.
As a Christian ministry, the Salina Rescue Mission receives no government funding. Instead, we rely on the faith and kindness of our community to live out the Biblical model of loving and caring for neighbors in need. This matching gift challenge is a unique opportunity for donors to maximize the impact of their generosity, making a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.
“Supporting the Rescue Mission is not just a worthwhile investment in our community; it’s a meaningful way to extend hope and compassion to a neighbor in need this Christmas season,” says Pastor Young.
For more information on how to get involved or support, click here.