A Brief History Of The Mission
The Eureka Rescue Mission was established in 1967 by David H. Eitzen in what was
then known as the Bay Hotel, located at 110 2nd Street in Eureka, California. (The
Mission is still at this location). When the Mission first opened, only the first
floor of the then four story building was usable due to code restrictions. The Mission
had 15 available beds by the end of 1967. The lot and building were purchased for
$12,000.
A New Generation of Leadership
Our current Director, Dan Ice, has been with the Mission since 1992. Dan served
on the Mission Board for 11 years and is currently serving as the Executive Director.
Today the Eureka Rescue Mission is comprised of a
[Women & Children's Shelter]
which offers housing for approximately 35 women and children, a
[Men’s Shelter]
which houses 90 men, a
[Thrift Store],
a
[Free Store]
and the Business Office. Services at the Men's Shelter have been expanded to include
the
[Men's New Life Discipleship Program].
A women's program is being prayerfully considered for future expansion at the Women
& Children's Shelter.