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 (60 guests and 30 program members), 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.
Comments From Our Community
Mike with Antich Automotive says - "The Mission is a good neighbor
with a good recovery program and well behaved members. There has been
a positive change from the past."
View more community comments
Our Mission Statement
The purpose of the Eureka Rescue Mission is to proclaim the gospel of salvation to those in need of spiritual rebirth. The Mission accomplishes this by holding chapel services each day, feeding the hungry, giving clothing and showers to those in need.
What We Are
The Eureka Rescue Mission is a faith-based, non-tax supported, non-profit organization that is supported completely by generous donations from friends and financial partners of the Mission, and from the sale of their donated merchandise at our Thrift Store.