† History

In 1971, a group of concerned businessmen and churches came together to form the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Assistance was provided by the Union Rescue Mission of Los Angeles, which seeded the endeavor with funds to purchase the present property on Van Buren Street in what was then known as the Carver Tract.

A soup kitchen and overnight shelter served the growing homeless and migrant worker population. The addition of the men’s dorm and shower facilities were added onto the original WWII era meeting hall, kitchen and dining room.

In the mid-1980’s the Mission saw a growth in the number of homeless women and families, and purchased the adjacent club, “Hot Spot” which was remodeled into the Women and Family Shelter. A new dining room, kitchen, walk-in cooler and freezer, and the second story administration and program offices were constructed at the same time.

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has been and is a place where people can recover the life God intended for them to have. At CVRM, the homeless, abused, addicted, and needy have a place where physical, spiritual, and developmental needs are met.

Literally thousands of men, women, and children have been helped through the Mission’s programs. Today, the Mission feeds and shares the Gospel with over 100 people per day. Over 1,000 men per year are in programs at the Men’s Center. Over 100 women and their children are involved in the Women’s Program each year. Life-change is taking place!