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The Numbers Behind the Mission

Every dollar invested in Gospel Rescue Mission produces far more than it costs. Employment pathways alone have generated more than $133 million in local economic activitywages spent at neighborhood businesses, taxes that support community services, and families breaking free from the cycle of crisis.  When combined with the savings created through stable housing and reduced emergency healthcare, the total community impact grows to as much as $141 millionThe chart below illustrates how these outcomes compare — and why investing in people is one of the most powerful investments a community can make.

Gospel Rescue Mission
Economic Impact Report  ·  June 2019 – December 2025
Community Impact Summary
Transforming Lives,
Strengthening Our City
Six and a half years of measurable community change
21,684
Guests served
2,138
Secured employment
2,598
Moved into stable housing
747
Completed addiction recovery
1,479
Children supported
Total Estimated Community Impact
$139–141M
In combined economic and social benefits
Est. Annual Value
~$21M
per year
$133M
Economic activity generated
Wages, taxes, and consumer spending from 2,138 individuals who secured employment
$4.6M
Saved annually — housing
Reduced evictions, emergency shelter use, and chronic homelessness through housing stability
$1.7–2.9M
Saved annually — healthcare
Reduced emergency room visits and public health costs through addiction recovery programs
Employment activity
$133M total
Housing savings (annual)
$4.6M/yr
Healthcare savings (annual)
$2.3M/yr

Sources: National Low Income Housing Coalition  ·  Gateway Foundation  ·  Mira Health  ·  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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