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Thanksgiving Blessings

Because Everyone Deserves a Place at the Table

Thanksgiving is a season to gather, to give thanks, and to care for one another—and at Gospel Rescue Mission, it’s a time when compassion comes to life in powerful ways. Through our annual Thanksgiving Blessings event, we come together as a community to ensure that men, women, and families facing homelessness or hardship experience not only a warm holiday meal, but dignity, joy, and belonging.

Guests are welcomed with kindness, served a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and surrounded by volunteers who remind them they are seen, valued, and loved. For many, this day offers more than food—it offers hope. Conversations begin, trust is built, and pathways toward recovery, stability, and transformation are opened.

Thanksgiving Blessings is a reflection of what’s possible when a community chooses gratitude in action. Together, we turn a simple meal into a moment of restoration, helping our neighbors take steps from homelessness to wholeness—one heart, one table, one life at a time.

2026 Event Details

Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Time: 11 am – 2 pm
Location: Center of Oppertunity, 4550 S Palo Verde Rd.

Thank You for Making Thanksgiving Blessings Truly Special!

This year’s Thanksgiving Blessings was more than just a meal — it was a beautiful celebration of hope, community, and gratitude. Together, we filled hearts and plates, shared stories and prayers, and reminded one another what it means to be part of a caring, compassionate family.

  • To every volunteer who served with joy and kindness…
  • To every donor who gave generously to make this day possible…
  • To every partner, friend, and supporter who helped us open our doors wide in love…
  • And to every guest who joined us to share in the meal and the message — Thank you.

Our Impact in 2025

Because of you, thousands of men, women, and families experienced a true taste of Thanksgiving — not just through turkey and pie, but through dignity, fellowship, and hope restored. Every smile, every plate served, every moment of connection reflected the heart of the Gospel Rescue Mission:
Hope. Shelter. Transformation.

🦃 Thanksgiving Blessings 2025 — Impact at a Glance

Volunteers 669
Sit-Down Meals 2,458
To-Go Meals 1,193
Total Meals 3,651
New Intakes 9
Face Paints 48
Food Bags 600
Hygiene Packs 2,000+
Books Handed Out 109
Snow Cones 250
Popcorn Bags 252
Diaper Sleeves 128
Bags of Clothes 188
Jackets 121
Pet Food 3,598
Feet Washed 31
Showers 4
Haircuts 84
Arista Health Table 23
VA Table Visits 130
El Rio Table 70
VEN STD Testing 23
Prayers Offered 224
Bibles Shared 208
Communions 164
Salvations 51

As we reflect on the season, we’re reminded that gratitude is more than a word — it’s something we live out together.
You made that possible.

From all of us at Gospel Rescue Mission,
thank you for being part of this incredible day of blessing.

With love and gratitude,
The GRM Family

“Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for mankind.” — Psalm 107:8

Volunteer With Us

Our need for volunteers carries throughout the Christmas Season and the entire year — caring people who serve, smile, and help make every day special. If you’d like to keep the spirit of Thanksgiving going, we’d love to have you join us.

For information about volunteering, contact [email protected]

Get Involved today!

Ready to make a difference? Whether through donation, volunteering, or prayer, there’s a place for you in our mission to transform lives.