The Frederick Rescue Mission

The Frederick Rescue Mission The Frederick Rescue Mission has been serving the Frederick community for over fifty years to change
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We are a Christ-centered ministry providing food, clothing, recovery support for men, and shelter for woman.

Maybe the household you grew up in was built by wisdom, and maybe it wasn’t. But you can establish your household in und...
05/31/2026

Maybe the household you grew up in was built by wisdom, and maybe it wasn’t. But you can establish your household in understanding.

A Father Restored, A Family Renewed“Four years ago, I took my head out of the sand.” Robert reflects on the changing poi...
05/30/2026

A Father Restored, A Family Renewed

“Four years ago, I took my head out of the sand.” Robert reflects on the changing point in his life as a father. “I was present with my family, but I was oblivious to their health. Christ made the difference.”

Every day, you help men find freedom from addiction and homelessness. The Changed Life Recovery Program (CLRP) exists to guide men away from destructive patterns and toward lives marked by purpose, healing, and hope. Yet for fathers, the call to step into a residential program can feel like a painful tension—choosing between immediate presence at home and the deeper work of lasting change. Robert knows that struggle well. He graduated from the CLRP three years ago.

At first, he felt at peace committing to a year of recovery away from family and friends. But several months into the program, a phone call unsettled him. As he listened to his mother and his 12-year-old son argue, his heart ached. “I heard them both clash. Both my mother and my son are a handfull! I wanted to go home to be a peacemaker for my son.”

Instead of acting on impulse, Robert stepped back. Robert spent a weekend in solitude with his Bible, seeking God’s direction in the situation. “The Mission was within walking distance of my house. I could have left anytime,” he explains. “But after ten years of alcoholism, I knew I wasn’t ready. Going home too soon would have limited what God was trying to do in me. If I wanted to truly serve my family later, I had to stay and do the hard work.”

It wasn’t an easy decision. Choosing to remain in the program meant trusting God to care for his son—and acknowledging that he couldn’t fix everything himself. “Sometimes we move forward with a kind of false confidence,” Robert admits. “I thought I could step in and teach my son how to behave. But I needed to be changed first.”

When Robert entered the CLRP, his understanding of Christianity was limited. But as he witnessed the love and consistency of those around him, something began to shift. He started listening more closely to the teaching of Scripture and seeking God on his own. In time, he surrendered his life to Christ—a decision he now describes as the true turning point. “Sobriety is a byproduct of my relationship with Christ,” he says. “He’s the one making me a better father.”

Now, three years after completing the program, Robert speaks with quiet gratitude. “My life is completely different. I have peace. I have a childlike faith.” And his son, now 15? “The past few years haven’t been easy for him,” Robert says honestly. “But in the last six months, I’ve seen real growth. I’m proud of the young man he’s becoming.”

Because you support the Mission, stories like Robert’s are possible. His transformation—and the hope it brings to his family—is part of the impact you make every day.

🌟 Thank you to the amazing management team from WLR Automotive Group - Wash L**e Repair! 🚗❤️ They brought their smiles t...
05/30/2026

🌟 Thank you to the amazing management team from WLR Automotive Group - Wash L**e Repair! 🚗❤️ They brought their smiles to serve lunch to our community at the Mission yesterday! 🙌

🌟 What a beautiful evening we shared at last night's Annual Banquet! ✨ Here’s a sneak peek with just a few pictures📸—sta...
05/29/2026

🌟 What a beautiful evening we shared at last night's Annual Banquet! ✨ Here’s a sneak peek with just a few pictures📸—stay tuned for many more coming soon!

🎉🚗 Today, we celebrated an amazing milestone with our Faith House resident, Lora! 🎈 She just received a car from Second ...
05/29/2026

🎉🚗 Today, we celebrated an amazing milestone with our Faith House resident, Lora! 🎈 She just received a car from Second Chances Garage Inc.! 🚙 This is more than just wheels; it’s a new chapter for Lora. ✨

🎭 A day to remember! Our amazing guys from the Changed Life Recovery Program had a blast at Sight & Sound Theatres, witn...
05/29/2026

🎭 A day to remember! Our amazing guys from the Changed Life Recovery Program had a blast at Sight & Sound Theatres, witnessing the spectacular performance of *Joshua*! 🙌✨ Afterward, they fueled up with a delicious dinner at Manor Buffet. Check out this epic snapshot! 📸

🌟 Huge shoutout to Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Generation Connect for joining us today at our Food Distribution...
05/28/2026

🌟 Huge shoutout to Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Generation Connect for joining us today at our Food Distribution Center! 🙌🍽️ Your hard work and dedication made a real difference in the lives of those we serve. ❤️

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We are so grateful for our sponsors who make the Annual Banquet such a beautiful event: Our Heavenly Cause, Frederick Fi...
05/28/2026

We are so grateful for our sponsors who make the Annual Banquet such a beautiful event: Our Heavenly Cause, Frederick Financial Planners, Gladhill Furniture, FoodPRO Corp, Bitner Henry Insurance Group, along with our Gold Sponsors Alexa & Ted Bedwell and Arnold & Beth Farlow!

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419 W South Street
Frederick, MD
21701

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+13016956633

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