EVERETT GOSPEL MISSION
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Mission Statement
Everett Gospel Mission (egm) Engages with the Community to Alleviate Poverty. Innovating since 1961, egm began with a mission to help men trapped in homelessness find a place of refuge where they could rebuild their lives. As the needs of our community have changed, so has our approach. We’ve adapted and innovated to meet the changing faces and staggering needs of those experiencing poverty, addiction, homelessness and hunger. Today, we are the largest faith-based organization in Snohomish County dedicated to poverty alleviation. We are the only organization to provide emergency shelter for single men, the largest shelter provider for single women, and we have a dedicated shelter for families. We are a faith-based organization that offers yet does not require religious engagement. We combine spiritual, scientific, and social service expertise for trauma-informed care and healing-centered transformation.
About This Cause
At first glance, the ministry of Everett Gospel Mission may look simple. After all, we’ve been providing food and shelter to homeless people in Snohomish County since 1961. But that’s not what it’s all about, is it? At Everett Gospel Mission, we’re all about change. While emergency food and shelter is a critical need, it’s only the first of many “pathways to change” that we provide. Our real goal is to provide dignified opportunities for life transformation. We offer the people we serve deep and lasting change that truly improves their quality of life. We offer these services to everyone who comes through our doors, regardless of their beliefs, because that’s what Christ has called us to do. And during all our years, one thing has never changed – our commitment to honor the Lord by helping those among us who are most in need (Proverbs 14:31). By doing this, we hope that each person will discover the transforming power of Christ’s love. The reasons for becoming homeless are many and complex: job loss, poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, broken relationships. These are just a few of the issues that can lead to homelessness. The answers to helping restore lives are just as complex, and we can’t do it alone. Family Shelter The fastest-growing segment of Snohomish County’s homeless population is women and children. Over 40% of the known 2,300 homeless people in our community are women, and there are over 800 homeless children in Snohomish County. Whether fleeing domestic violence, losing a job, trapped in substance abuse or facing other issues, women and children who are desperate for safe shelter are welcomed at Everett Gospel Mission with open arms. The Family Shelter offers much more than safe, warm shelter, however. Each person who arrives at our shelter undergoes a detailed intake assessment, which helps us evaluate their individual needs. Based on this evaluation, we develop – with each person – a customized program to help them and their family pursue stability and a future of hope and promise. Everyone utilizing our shelter is offered intensive one-on-one case management, Bible studies, Life Management classes, and a specialized 12-step recovery group. Our goal is to provide everyone who comes to us with a new set of tools around which to build a transformed life. Each person and family has access to nutritious meals, comfortable beds, clean clothing, mentoring, Bible studies, life-skills classes and other help they need to get off the streets for good. Children have a comfortable place to do homework, plus get help if they need it, increasing their odds of success in school. This comes at a critical time when more than 800 mothers and children are waiting for housing in Snohomish County. Their average wait for emergency housing can be as long as six months to a couple of years. Single Individuals Shelters Each day, hundreds of men and women who have run out of options turn to the Everett Gospel Mission for help. Whether they come for a meal, for shelter, or just for a shower and a change of clothing, each is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. And every person who comes through our doors is offered help to address their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. As the only shelter for homeless men in Snohomish County, we provide these services 365 days each year. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate life transformation and provide a gateway to a stable future. It is often through providing daily meals or our outreach program that individuals decide to join our long-term residential programs. Everett Gospel Mission’s residential programs include addiction recovery, individual case management, education, and work therapy, all within a faith-based environment. Our approach offers long-term, practical solutions to the many issues relating to homelessness, and we strive to help each individual develop pathways that restore the hope and promise of living the life God has designed for them. Feed Hope Kitchen Feed Hope Kitchen is a 14-week hands-on, professional culinary training and job placement program designed to give homeless men and women the hope, skills, and confidence they need to begin a career in the culinary industry. This program is the first of its kind for Everett Gospel Mission. It was developed in partnership with FareStart in Seattle, and is designed to set graduates apart from other entry-level applicants because it’s all about mastery of skills. It’s a launch pad for hope. With this training, people could begin entry-level jobs and have the potential to move up in the industry and make a living wage. Any EGM residents and members of the community who are teachable, ready to work hard and willing to commit to giving it their all are invited to apply for this life-changing program. How You Can Get Involved - An array of volunteer opportunities are available. We have a volunteer application and orientation process. To learn more visit - http://www.egmission.org/volunteer/