WHO WE ARE

We are the Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission

The Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission remains the only shelter in the City that offers Christian guidance, provides emergency food and lodging services, uses no tax dollars, and seeks to re-assimilate the less fortunate into productive society.

We are a core group, sixty to seventy volunteers, filling many positions in every phase of rescue mission service. We are seven paid staff members working in different areas of Christian ministry to ensure that needs are met. We are the donors who support the ministry with our finances and donations of food, furniture, clothing, and much more.

We are the Good Samaritan, the bearer of a cup of water, living water for a lost and dying world. We are a team working together to meet the needs of all who come to us for help. All of us together are meeting the needs of “The Least of These”.

Video - Purpose of the Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission

Our Experienced Team

Our team has years of experience in working with our homeless population across the nation.

Christ Centered Approach

Our Christ centered approach to serving the homeless has been life changing for many of our residents over the years.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to the homeless of our city through addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We serve the less fortunate through donations from individuals, churches, civic organizations and merchants.

We neither solicit or require government support. We work to fill the hole in the soul as we provide for the holes in people’s stomachs.

Hunger, homelessness and poverty are the symptoms.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Hurry up! Contact us today and schedule a time to volunteer. We love it when you volunteer!

STORIES FROM THE MISSION

WHAT WE OFFER

OUR SHELTER

We provide shelter for as many as one hundred and twenty of our homeless population on a daily basis.

FOOD KITCHEN

Our food kitchen provides a hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year to both residents and guests.

FREE CLOTHING THROUGH TWICE BLESSED

We are currently providing free clothing to the community by providing clothing to Twice Blessed Clothing, who then distributes the clothing to those in need in the community.  If you are in need of free clothing, Twice Blessed is located at 301 17th St. #E, and they are open Mondays from 10 am to 12 pm and Thursdays 10-12 and 2-5 pm.

CHAPEL SERVICES

Chapel services are available to residents and guests

THRIFT STORE

Our “Rock of Ages” Thrift Store is open to the public six days/week and carries a wide variety of gently used clothing, furniture and accessories.  Our current hours are as follows:

Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 3pm

Come check us out!!

Executive Director

Evelyn Chavez

Many years ago Evelyn felt a calling to serve at the Mission, and began by working in the Thrift Store.  Since then she has performed a number of duties, including working at the Front Desk, as Thrift Store Manager, and as Assistant Executive Director.  She became Executive Director in early 2025.  Her love for the Mission and all of the guests and staff at the Mission is always evident to anyone who sees her performing her duties.

OUR STAFF

Loretta Bacon
Loretta Bacon

Business Manager

After retiring from a career in banking, Loretta came to the Mission in 2012. Her knowledge of the day-to-day administrative detail necessary to keep the Mission running is greatly appreciated, as is her dedication to assisting our current staff and guests.

Charles Garcia
Charles Garcia

Director of Mission Management

Charles has worked at the mission for over 15 years and is currently our Director of Mission Management. Spend a little time with him and you will quickly notice his willingness to help in any way. He has a true desire to serve those who come to the mission…

Reggie Gibbs

Assistant Executive Director

Reggie brings to the Mission 25 years worth of experience in Faith-Based rehabilitation ministries. He was ordained in 2012 as an independent ordained minister by the National Association of Christian Ministers, and accepted the position of Assistant Executive Director of the Mission early in 2025.

CONTACT INFORMATION

P.O. Box 386, Las Cruces, NM 88004

575-523-7727

support@lcgrm.org

Intake Hours: Monday - Friday (Noon - 3:30pm)

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