The Tacoma Rescue Mission

Category: Homeless shelter in Tacoma, Washington

Address: 425 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

Phone: +12533834493

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Phillip. Scotty Palmer

Jun 8, 2022

Dirty inside and out all the time. They go by their own rules. You get absolutely no positive help. Lack of management. They show favoritism and nepotism. Prison.

Kyle Albin

Apr 8, 2022

Good place to go if you're homeless and need somewhere to stay however I have the issue of a I did not make it back one night and now I can't resign up until I take a day off work which I can't do

Katharine

Feb 22, 2022

Hot meals EVERYDAY! Dinners great Everytime I've been. Line not too bad. Overall, can't complain!

Autumn Murray

Jan 5, 2022

The staff here are absolutely amazing. They truly try to help everyone who comes through the door. Alan and Alex are especially nice. It's pretty sad, however, that over half the guests don't appreciate anything that is done to benefit them...all they want is more, more, more. Give them a cookie and they want a glass of milk. Give them milk and they want the cow. Give them the cow and they want the farm. If this isn't bad enough, the staff also endures hate speech and racial slurs on a daily basis. The staff are good people and continue to help everyone. The rules are simple: wear your mask and only eat in designated areas. Why is that asking too much?

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Questions & Answers

Im moving to tacoma Washington to find work. I have no family in Washington ,can they help me with a place to stay?

dooney Hill | Aug 12, 2022
Denisa Cola | Aug 13, 2022

Call 211 Tacoma n ask for shelter info they will be able to give u more info

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Whats the chance of a woman getting a spot there asap please?

Elise Taufao | Aug 12, 2022
Billy B. | Aug 13, 2022

None. Male only shelter. Sorry.

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My start was is here 🤗 I'm Soo happy they're are people out there that care . I'm very pleased.

Scott Parker | Aug 12, 2022
Ron Logan | Aug 13, 2022

There are several people who care

When is the best time to drop off donations. I have a few winter coats, jeans, shirts, shoes,etc....and food.

Juliana Soto | Aug 12, 2022
Troy VanRyper | Aug 13, 2022

Between 9 -3 weekdays.

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Is there a waiting list? I am a single mother with a baby.

R H | Aug 12, 2022
Christine Dodson | Aug 13, 2022

Contact Adams Family Campus 253- 383-4493

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When do they serve dinner?

Jessie Perea | Aug 12, 2022
Ben Triplett | Aug 13, 2022

i live here so on weekends and sunday its 4:30 and on friday its 6:30 and on saturday its 5:30

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When are men able to shower?

Rebecca Mott | Aug 12, 2022
Adam Talarovich | Aug 13, 2022

When we have water

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I sleep in van & can still take shower in mission?Many apts refuse hud vouchers why?

Jay Goodman | Aug 12, 2022
Lobo Wolf | Aug 13, 2022

Hate to tell you this but society isn't too homeless friendly no matter what the situation is it's a dog eat dog world brother you're going to have to mind your own and take care of your own that's the way society works it

Why Hemmes Refit think its okay to add himself to someone's Amazon account and try to have a $2,300 solar charger sent to the Tacoma Rescue Mission?

C E | Aug 12, 2022
Beth Suzuki | Aug 13, 2022

Why I don't no why don't you ask him

Would I be able to donate used kids clothes? How do I go about it if so.

Yadira C | Aug 12, 2022
Maso Kinard | Aug 13, 2022

Go to the donation center there is a designated sign located at the spot to drop off items

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPACE AVAILABLE?

TERRANCE EDWARDS | Aug 12, 2022
Julia B | Aug 13, 2022

I am not working there anymore but they always seemed to have a bed available. call the mission and ask for the men's shelter. good luck and God bless you.

I am still interested in volunteering who do I contact to do that?

Julia B | Aug 12, 2022
Grant Winship | Aug 13, 2022

That's the craziest thing I have ever heard of , filling out an application to volunteer. Julie , I don't about you but if I had to do that it's just not worth it.

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My church on HillTop, Tacoma will be helping the homeless by beinging them in, accessing there problems, getting them the help they need and training for jobs. I want to find a program that will donate free bibles

Cindy Boren | Aug 12, 2022
Aja Lacey | Aug 13, 2022

Yeah I'm in the parking lot of rescue mission

Do you accept Christmas decorations

Bobbie Copeland | Aug 12, 2022
Kathleen Smith | Aug 13, 2022

I'm not quite sure but I wouldn't see why not. You might want to call them to confirm it

We would like to donate some shower kits. Toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo etc. Would this be acceptable? Or is there something else that is needed more. My family is looking to help.

Shannon Gill | Aug 12, 2022
Pete Brady | Aug 13, 2022

They have a donation drop off warehouse at the rescue mission

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I have a lot of of things I want to donate. I have a few canned items mostly pantry items and I have bedding, kitchen appliances, a female only bag with goodies for a lucky lady (: and a few other things is it possible to drop it off there?

Sophia Burton | Aug 12, 2022
Staci Elzey | Aug 13, 2022

They moved there donation site on center st go on there web site for more details and there always in need of donations canned goods can be dropped off there in the back where they accept food donations may god continue to bless you for having a giving heart and thinking of others in there time of need!🙏

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I have a lot of of things I want to donate. I have bedding, kitchen appliances, a female only bag with goodies for a lucky lady (: and a few other things is it possible to drop it off there?

Sophia Burton | Aug 12, 2022
Becky Davison | Aug 13, 2022

You can take them to 1321 South center Street that is the location of our new donation center. Unfortunately, we are a closed campus so we do not allow walk up donations at our site ☹️

Does this place need an ID to get in

Mark Leon | Aug 12, 2022
Jason Hunter | Aug 13, 2022

We prefer you to have ID but if you have something with your name on it we will accept that and the shelter at 425 S Tacoma Way is a men's shelter only

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Is this a daytime or nighttime shelter? Do you have to leave during the day?

Mercedes Jackson | Aug 12, 2022
Deelishishness Travels (Dee) | Aug 13, 2022

This is a live in shelter if it's for a family there sister shelter Adams Street will be the one but please call and double check

I am an Educator in Pierce County who does Nutrition Outreach and I have a client in one of my groups and his family is currently homeless, with a new baby on the way. What lists can he get on for a place to live.

martha hykel | Aug 12, 2022
Eric Hayes | Aug 13, 2022

He should call the rescue mission and yell them situation and they have family.

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Do you take couples?

Kamika | Aug 12, 2022
ahl ma ahs | Aug 13, 2022

Is there room for me and my 3 children, how far is Tacoma from centralia

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If I come down tomorrow how long will it take for me to get a bed?

Allen Harrington III | Aug 12, 2022
Bradley Baker | Aug 13, 2022

Go around 8:00 pm and it should be instantly

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Besides clothing, what else is needed? I am bringing a TRUCKLOAD of clothing next week. But would like to know what else is needed and what isn't acceptable? Thanks!

Shirley McCallum | Aug 12, 2022
DS D | Aug 13, 2022

Deodorant, razors, hand warmers, and socks are always in low supply and high demand. Travel tissues and the quick flossers are always appreciated. Hand sanitizer while used quickly do so much good, a big one for common use is rare but needed.

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When can women shower?

Jamie Armstrong | Aug 12, 2022
M R | Aug 13, 2022

This is a,mens only shelter. Women are only allowed just before meal times and for the clothing room days. If you ask the front desk staff for info on womens shelters for shower and houseing they will be helpful and give you info

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Where can I get a free tent

Debra Carter | Aug 12, 2022
Lee Horrigan (Big-Skaidy) | Aug 13, 2022

Here, or nativity house, also try women's services as well as family services and shelters

I have a lot of clothes and shoes for children and women some stuff for men as well. Is this the place where I should take them?

Margaret Cole | Aug 12, 2022
Rebekah Wilson | Aug 13, 2022

Yes help is greatly needed

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Can y'all help me get an apartment

Roy McKinney Sr | Aug 12, 2022
Diyanah Turner | Aug 13, 2022

I'm sorry I cannot answer this for you. However, I would suggest googling their phone number and calling them. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Good Luck & God Bless.

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I was wondering if ya know anyone that let me stay with them for a bit? If you do you can contact my Instagram real.oneeee.22

Nathan Kurtz | Aug 12, 2022
Kenny Baker | Aug 13, 2022

Mission beds are usually full and it's first come first serve

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Do you accept women's clothing?

Jacki Skaught | Aug 12, 2022
Katrina Wangen | Aug 13, 2022

Yes, they accept women's clothing. If you donate, please make sure you take your donations to their Donation Center.

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What kind of assistance do they give to people trying to work and save up towards their own place.

Jack Ryan | Aug 12, 2022
Willard Hinckley | Aug 13, 2022

Priority over others that just need a chance or just a little helping hand. Ya I believe they should stay their and bank their money's but it's the same people taking advantage of this resources that they're the ones that abuse it cutting in line to eat taking pops and revealing them in front of the mission to people comming their to use this resources. These are the people that abuse the system and are the ones that well drugs up on the sidewalk just flaunt their help that I beleavecould better serve0ft

I have like two big bags of mens clothing size 32-34 and Large shirts and jackets also comforters etc... I was wondering since this pandemic is going on can I bring it over?

Nani Valentine | Aug 12, 2022
MR. perry | Aug 13, 2022

yes you can and thank you

Can people receive mail there??

Linda Haigh | Aug 12, 2022
Martin Michaels | Aug 13, 2022

Yes

I have women's clothing and some men's shirts and purses, socks. Can you use these items

Jennifer Burns | Aug 12, 2022
Amanda tracy | Aug 13, 2022

Yes they need to be taken to our donation center at 1321 s center st.

When can you come to take a shower during the day?

Michael Williams | Aug 12, 2022
Adam Talarovich | Aug 13, 2022

When we have water

How do the shelter help with housing, do they help if you have a home or find a home?

Ms. Nieisha Christine | Aug 12, 2022
Keith Strader | Aug 13, 2022

The give you temporary shelter for families in need, they offer transitional housing, and they can help you get section 8 housing and more permanent residence.

Does the Rescue Mission accept a rolling office chair?

Carla Holcomb | Aug 12, 2022
[email protected] brown | Aug 13, 2022

That place is the worst place ever!

I've been looking to use my hen voucher to rent 1 bedroom or studio apartment /house etc have had no luck does ànyone know where they accept the hen program my budg3t is 966.00

Delores Chain | Aug 12, 2022
Skot Tinsley | Aug 13, 2022

I don't know but nativity house in Tacoma has apartments

Where can me and boyfriend park our car tonight to çover our car like garage carport driveay

Delores Chain | Aug 12, 2022
Robert Pirnie | Aug 13, 2022

Rescue Mission does not offer parking facilities.

Does the rescue mission take diaper donations?

Sheldon Johnson | Aug 12, 2022
Raul A. Chigo | Aug 13, 2022

Hello, sorry is a church?

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Do they take left over Halloween Candy?

James Knettel | Aug 12, 2022
Carl Croft | Aug 13, 2022

Yes

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Hello, I would like to know if you receive donations of toys in good condition? Thank you !!!

Yomin Madrigal | Aug 12, 2022
Yomin Madrigal | Aug 13, 2022

Thank you very much for responding so quickly....

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I have blankets comforters sheets towels etc could I donate these items ?

elvira Carmon | Aug 12, 2022
jimmy Corey | Aug 13, 2022

Yes they will take it the need that kind of stuff for the Adams family shelter they have

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Do you take clothing donations here? If so, what hours may I drop off?

F. Jordan Britt | Aug 12, 2022
The Tacoma Rescue Mission (Owner) | Aug 13, 2022

Thank you Frankie! We definitely take your donations of clothes . Our donation center is temporarily at a different location during the construction of our new Women's Shelter: 1321 South Center Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 Monday-Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm OR Saturday 10:00 am-2:00 pm

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Can I stop by for a quick shower?

Justin Quichocho | Aug 12, 2022
Carl Croft | Aug 13, 2022

They have set times for showers

What does dinner meal starts at , also breakfast lunch ,etc,please? Cuz I want to eat .. thank you

Tausha M “Beautify” Millspaugh | Aug 12, 2022
Megan Miles | Aug 13, 2022

Breakfast begins around 6:45 am to 7am.... No lunches and dinner is at 5pm Sunday through Thursday, 7pm on Friday nights & 6pm on Saturday nights.

Im moving frm texas to tacoma Washington,would i be able to stay there until i find a job?

dooney Hill | Aug 12, 2022
Sara Hedrick | Aug 13, 2022

It's a great family shelter and they have opened space right now so I would call as soon as you can.

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Im moving into the area from Texas,would i be able to stay there until i find a job?

dooney Hill | Aug 12, 2022
Derrick Adams | Aug 13, 2022

I think first time their you got 3 month to get on your feet

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Can homeless people come there to take showers

Judy Pershan | Aug 12, 2022
Alisa Simpson | Aug 13, 2022

If you stay there yes

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Can a person show up and get a bed

RL Crawford III | Aug 12, 2022
Kim Unruh | Aug 13, 2022

Yes there is a check in time

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How do you get in

RL Crawford III | Aug 12, 2022
Donald Coleman Kanne (Tank) | Aug 13, 2022

Visit the Mission during regular business hours and car at the front desk.

Is this place safe and how is the staff now? Not liking what I'm reading so far and I don't want to take my family where we will be treated bad.

Latrice Marsalis | Aug 12, 2022
Deelishishness Travels (Dee) | Aug 13, 2022

I work there off and on and I never seen issues guess it's best to have a safe place to go then be on the street and this is a good place especially the Adams street rescue Missions which is Designed for families vs the Tacoma rescue Missions

What time is lunch

Tim Coleman | Aug 12, 2022
James Jones | Aug 13, 2022

Around 12:45 pm

I would like to make a monthly donation directly without using a credit card. How do I do that? Or where could I have a check sent from my credit union.

Karen Hausrath | Aug 12, 2022
Debbie Easley | Aug 13, 2022

Go to Google and look for the phone number to the mission in call them and talk to them about that

what are the steps to get into the shelter tonight.

MaryRose Gilman | Aug 12, 2022
Angela Mccorkle | Aug 13, 2022

You're finding a place to stay

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Where do they give women shelter?

Sue Kiefer | Aug 12, 2022
Megan Miles | Aug 13, 2022

The Nativity House offers shelter to men, women & children, whereas the Tacoma Rescue Mission only offers shelter to men.

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What time is breakfast?

Michael Long | Aug 12, 2022
Iriondo Williams | Aug 13, 2022

STARTS @ 7:30am

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Does the shelter have programs like drug and alcohol program and a christ base program, how long are they if they have them if not how long can you stay there,

Freddie Nunez | Aug 12, 2022
Debbie Easley | Aug 13, 2022

Yes they do have Christian programs to get off the drugs and you can stay overnight with 30 or 60 days also and the Christian program lasts for a year to get off drugs

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Do kids stay here? If I brought boys clothes would they be used?

Jamie Carter | Aug 12, 2022
Dawn Lauzon | Aug 13, 2022

Tacoma Rescue Mission shelters adults only. Anyone can come for meals: 7:30AM Breakfast 5:00PM Dinner

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Do you need volunteers on Christmas? Or clothes?

Desiree Grace | Aug 12, 2022
Jason Leach | Aug 13, 2022

I stayed there for 3 months and they can always use em

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Do they serve dinner on Saturdays even if you haven't claimed a bed?

Christ Ian | Aug 12, 2022
Faedom Bellivon | Aug 13, 2022

Yes

What time do you have to be there to get a bed

Sage Klein | Aug 12, 2022
Kim Anderson | Aug 13, 2022

Beds are almost always taken so be there early.

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What do I do with my cell phone since no electronics are allowed in the dorm? This is my first night here.

Scandinavian Andy | Aug 12, 2022
Faedom Bellivon | Aug 13, 2022

Keep it just turn it off.

Are there showers? If so what are times

Derek Lafferty | Aug 12, 2022
Kyra Phillips | Aug 13, 2022

I believe you have to be staying at the mission to use the showers, you would sign up for a time slot, that's how it was when I was there 😊 Good luck!

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what time do they hand out clothes at the clothing room

Notyo trik | Aug 12, 2022
Christina Fritzinger | Aug 13, 2022

No idea..call them

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What are the days & times people are allowed to stay?

Nerd 185 | Aug 12, 2022
Garrett Sumner | Aug 13, 2022

It's a Rescue Mission, opens at 3pm for check in 7 days a week, closed 830 to 3 unless you live in Veterans dorm.

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Can you get food there? I have a van to sleep in and I go to work in 10 days. I just need food.

William Britton | Aug 12, 2022
Jennifer Hoadley | Aug 13, 2022

If you're a single male you will have to go to the men's shelter, the address is 425 s tacoma way. They serve lunch and dinner everyday.

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Can i stay in this shelter saturday and sunday?

Shawn stumpoct | Aug 12, 2022
Enrique Heard | Aug 13, 2022

If you never stayed there yes you can you can stay for 90 days

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I'm 3 months pregnant & have nowhere to go.

Amy Delaney | Aug 12, 2022
Renata Miller | Aug 13, 2022

Come to the motel 6 on hosmer or the Days Inn on South Tacoma Way, now they have given me and my children a couple of free nights for free but u would to leave by 11.. check out time. But they are soooooooooooooo nice. Compassionate

Where are Shelters for People who have pets (dogs to be specific) So they have the option to safely leave pet for the day while out working

Daniel DeThouars | Aug 12, 2022
Mark Ethan | Aug 13, 2022

Honestly I don't know & i highly doubt they have those.. The homeless people i did see took their animals with them after they ate.. Some people leave thier dogs in the woods

Is there a general number to call to find shelter for a homeless person?

Danielle Saunders | Aug 12, 2022
Jeff Jeff | Aug 13, 2022

Yes

When can a person get in to sleep

Misty Gillarducci | Aug 12, 2022
C. Bey | Aug 13, 2022

All of the above

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Are people aloud to bring clothes for people in need of them?!

Morgan Sanchez | Aug 12, 2022
M R | Aug 13, 2022

Yes. Its best to donate directly to the people when courtyard is open though. Best times would be 730am during breakfast and 530pm during dinner

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Yes I came from Ohio thinking I could get on a pipeline job up there and I got left eye and dryer and now I just have my clothes and nowhere to go

Jerry K | Aug 12, 2022
Samuel Jarrell | Aug 13, 2022

Come here at 3:30 in the afternoon and you'll be go get a bed

Is this shelter only for families?

Angel Hayes | Aug 12, 2022
Jennifer Hoadley | Aug 13, 2022

Single women or families with children.

Is this a nonprofit organization?

Roselyna Johnny | Aug 12, 2022
Heather socash | Aug 13, 2022

Yes only night? Or yes u can stay during the day?

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Are rooms available for people to stay overnight and through out the day ?

LEAH & TY | Aug 12, 2022
Theresa Loosveldt | Aug 13, 2022

Look mb

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What time does the homeless shelter open and close ?

LEAH & TY | Aug 12, 2022
Tobias “3rd eye” Sherwood | Aug 13, 2022

For the adams.family shelter or the mens shelter .

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