The Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission (SBRM), founded in 1878, is the third oldest surviving mission in the United States. As the largest emergency homeless shelter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it provides housing for hundreds of people every night. Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are provided for about 600 people every day of the year. The Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission is part of the Gospel Rescue Mission Association.
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Establishment
The Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission was founded in 1878 to provide breakfast and Christian influence on Sunday morning before the church. The organization began with the support of businessmen, such as John Wanamaker of Wanamaker Department Store, John B. Stetson of Stetson Hats, William M. Shoemaker, W. Atlee Burpee of Burpee Seeds, and former Governor James Pollock.
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Program
Emergency Shelter
Every night, the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission hosts 180 men in large emergency shelters. Men can book beds up to thirty days and at that time they are encouraged to join the Overcomer Program. During the winter months, if there are more than 180 men who want to sleep in the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, then an excess cot will be provided for anything wanting to stay the night.
Overcomer Program
Men are encouraged to join the Overcomer Program for a year concentrating on addiction recovery, discipleship, GED classes, community building, resume writing, and life skills training. All graduates have full-time jobs and start living life independently.
Wayne Hall
Wayne Hall is a women's transition home and safe home for women with children who are currently experiencing homelessness or on the verge of poverty. This transitional program is biblical and focuses on education and job readiness.
Back to My Feet
Back in My Feet starts at 5 A.M. at the end of June 2007 at the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission. Every morning, the diligent founder and comedian Anne Mahlum ran with a group of nine homeless people aged 28-57, hoping to move their lives physically and spiritually through the run.
Grow Food Where You Live
Fresh fruits and vegetables are grown in a city park at a place called Sunday Breakfast Farm. The Farm promotes a healthier and cost-effective lifestyle through classes and internships. This project is a collaboration with the Asian Arts Initiative.
All Night Safe Haven Initiative
During the winter, the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week to keep the homeless members out of the life-threatening cold.
Suburban Outreach
Outreach workers work in Bucks County and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to help homeless people in suburban Philadelphia find permanent housing. The Bucks County Furniture Bank provides furniture and household items for individuals and families previously homeless in need.
Volunteers
Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission accepts volunteers to serve food to the homeless and complete various other tasks. To enroll in volunteering, visit the Mission Breakfast Rescue Mission website.
References
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