The open front doors of a low brick and stucco building at dusk, wall lamps lit and warm light spilling onto the walk.

Stand-in photo

The light is on at 1305 Clinton Street.

Overnight shelter, meals and a way forward in Madera for men, women, and children with a parent. Serving the least, the last, and the lost with radical hospitality.

Open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, 4 to 8 PM. How to find us

A quiet shelter dormitory with rows of made beds, a folded blanket on each, lamps lit by the window. — **Stand-in photo.** Overnight shelter for men, women, and children with a parent.

Need a meal or a bed tonight? Start with a call.

Call (559) 675-8321, or come to 1305 Clinton Street while the doors are open. Tell us what you need first, and we will work out the rest with you.

Overnight shelter for men, women, and children with a parent
Emergency housing when it cannot wait
Triage and case management, and a connection program with local agencies
Helping hands ministry for those challenged with work or finances

What happens when you come in

Long wooden tables set with plates, mugs and baskets of bread in a warm dining hall, a few people seated at the far end.

A hot meal, and people to share it with.

Meals and daily fellowship are the first things our guests mention. Radical hospitality often starts at the table.

Gloved hands serving beans, rice, vegetables and a roll onto trays along a steaming serving line. — **Stand-in photos** of the dining hall and the serving line.

“Madera Rescue Mission is a blessing for the simple fact that it is there for you when you need it. Fellowship daily, meals provided and staff are friendly.”

Lorenzo S., Google review

Nine or twelve months to build a new start.

For men and women who are ready for more than a night’s stay, the Mission runs 9 or 12 month biblical recovery programs. Faith is part of the work here, and so is a trade.

Christian counseling
Job training, skills development, and working ministry
Family reunification ministry
Doors of Hope Ministry

How the programs work

Hands pushing a hand plane along a board on a workbench, wood shavings curling up around chisels and a mallet. — **Stand-in photo.** Job training and working ministry.

A calm counseling room with two armchairs, a small table holding a Bible and a box of tissues, and daylight through the window. — **Stand-in photo.** Christian counseling.

“It’s a place were you can go and eat live go threw a program and just get help.”

A Google reviewer, as written

“The Madera Rescue Mission is making a big difference in the lives of the hurting, downtrodden or just down on their luck homeless. The current leadership here are doing a great job.”

Bryan C., Google review

Jesse Chavez has led the Mission as Executive Director since July 2020.

On Google, 98 people have rated the Mission 4.0 stars.

“God bless the people that made this places possible.”

A Google reviewer, as written

Two volunteers folding sweaters and blankets into cardboard donation boxes on a long wooden table. — **Stand-in photo.** Sorting donated clothes and blankets.

Keep the light on.

Give

Online through Network for Good or PayPal, by check, or with donated goods. Every winter there is a coat drive.

Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities through the year, and a place to complete probation fulfillment hours.

Ways to give

News from Clinton Street

1305 Clinton Street, Madera, CA 93638

Monday to Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Sunday: 4 PM to 8 PM

Questions for the director? Write to Jesse Chavez at jchavez@maderarescue.org. The verse we lead with is Colossians 1:28.

Call (559) 675-8321