About the Mission
Founded in 1970, the Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM) started with a small storefront building that included the chapel, kitchen and a shelter that could house a few men. Today, LVRM campus takes up two city blocks in downtown Las Vegas, helping hundreds of men, women and their children daily, and provides approximately 30,000 meals each month.
A Legacy of Service
Our Mission
To serve those in need through food, shelter, daily needs and addiction recovery, offering hope to individuals and families through Jesus Christ.
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission provides services without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partnership status, gender, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
Walker Furniture and the Las Vegas Rescue Mission have combined efforts to support our community since 2012. Giving housefuls of furniture over the holiday season to families in need through our “Home for the Holidays” program, community partnerships like the Las Vegas Rescue Mission support and enhance the program experience for those less fortunate.
~ Larry Alterwitz, Owner, Walker Furniture
Our Home
Chapel & Admin Building
Built in 1991, classes and church services are held here; it also houses administrative offices.
Men’s Overnight Shelter & Intact Families
Named for LVRM’s Founding Director, the Rev. Edward H. & Beatrice G. Compton; the Men’s Shelter houses 90 beds, available for overnight shelter and extended stays.
Men’s Recovery Facility
This two-story, 15,000-square-foot building has the capacity to house up to 120 men in dormitory-style housing. There is an educational wing with a library for recovery classes, personal study, resume preparation, calling prospective employers, and more.
The Neighborhood Clinic
We partnered with the The Neighborhood Clinic to provide medical resources to our program clients. Each client is given a schedule and collects their medication as needed and can be seen for appointments.
Education Building
This former transitional house for our clients is now staff offices and a space with monitored computers. This area helps grow our clients and prepares them for graduation and beyond.
Intake Building
Intake is the screening process to admit new guests for an overnight stay. First intake is at 3:00pm to 4:00pm and takes place in our dining hall. The second intake after the evening meal, is at 6:00pm in our intake building, utilizing the entry gate on D St. All beds are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Women & Children’s Overnight Shelter
With 68 beds, the Shelter of Hope is home to women and their children in need of emergency shelter, as well as women in our residential recovery program. A well-equipped playroom for children provides a sense of home.
Giveaway Building
A former residential home acquired by the Mission now hosts clothing for our recovery clients and shelter guests. Free items are given away each week to families and individuals based on needs.
Donation Sorting Warehouse, Bread Room & Maintenance Building
All donations that are placed inside the Donation Dropbox, are sorted in this warehouse and sent over to the Thrift Store for sale or into the Giveaway House for guests and clients to acquire clothing.
The bread room is open Monday through Friday from 9am till noon, while supplies last. Anyone can come in and get free bread.
The maintenance shop is the hub for all our operational supplies and equipment.
Thrift Store
In-kind donations are prepared for sale in the Thrift Store, or given out free of charge to those in need. Proceeds from our Thrift Store help fund our free programs and services for our guests.
Dining & Training Facility
Added in 2009, this 10,800-square-foot multi-purpose dining and training facility seats up to 200 people at one time. The dining area can be divided into classrooms, and the second floor houses an additional classroom, providing space for training of Mission guests.
Our History
LVRM Founding Director Ed Compton unveils plans for the new women’s family shelter.
Humble Beginnings
LVRM was founded in 1970 by a pastor and six businessmen who had a calling to help those who were homeless and hungry. Together, they secured a tiny storefront at 414 West Bonanza Road. By God’s grace, they provided sandwiches and drinks, along with mats and blankets for men to eat and sleep away from the elements.
LVRM is more than just a shelter; we stand as a beacon of hope. We continue to adapt to meet the needs of men, women and their children in an ever-changing society. Through effective, innovative Christian recovery programs, the Mission provides a path for those who want to escape the despair of the streets.
New Chapel/Administrative Building under construction in 1991.
Ed Compton and staff sorting much-needed donations