
About Our Ministry
Holland Rescue Mission is a shelter that seeks to meet the needs of homeless men, women, and children in the West Michigan area. We offer a wide range of Christ-driven services that address the root issues of homelessness to help restore and transform lives.
At Holland Rescue Mission, it’s our desire to see homelessness end for each person who walks through our doors. We do this by offering them a hand up, not a handout.
Our Mission
To declare and demonstrate the love of Christ by providing housing and programs for the homeless and less fortunate.
Our Vision
To equip each person we serve to follow Jesus and live as productive citizens.
Our Values
WE VALUE: PEOPLE
We Believe: In the intrinsic nature of human beings as created in the likeness of God. Every person should be treated as Christ himself.
We Demonstrate: With high standards of quality for our facilities and programs.
WE VALUE: GRACE
We Believe: in Grace. Grace is a foundational principle taught and demonstrated by the death and resurrection Jesus Christ.
We Demonstrate: By offering it openly and never wavering in our commitment to it.
WE VALUE: EFFORT
We Believe: Everyone we serve must be committed to their own recovery and improvement.
We Demonstrate: By setting high expectations for our guests through programs that require a commitment to work and a productive path forward.
WE VALUE: EDUCATION
We Believe: Learning is foundational to life change.
We Demonstrate: By offering a wide range of educational opportunities that are continually evaluated and improved.
WE VALUE: COMMUNITY
We Believe: To be effective, we must be a vital part of our community.
We Demonstrate: By maintaining strategic partnerships with individuals, businesses, churches, and other community organizations.
In accordance with Federal Fair Housing Law, Holland Rescue Mission does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Holland Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. ECFA Accredited.
Our Leadership
Darryl Bartlett, Executive Director
Steve Rusticus, Operations Director
Eric Alderman, Finance Director
Rachael Neal, Development Director
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