Sharing God’s Love with the Homeless, Hungry & Hurting — Since 1955
The Haven Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered ministry serving the homeless, hungry, and hurting of Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia and surrounding communities. Through holistic programs and compassionate, personalized care, we help men and women rebuild independent, productive lives. Our commitment is simple: meet needs, share hope, and walk with people as they take their next steps forward.
The Faith That Shapes Our Mission
Our work is grounded in the truth of Scripture and the love of Jesus Christ. We believe every person is created in God’s image and deeply valued by Him. What we believe shapes how we serve — meeting needs with compassion, offering hope without judgment, and walking with people as they rebuild their lives.
Our Statement of Faith
- We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God.
- We believe there is one God, eternally existing in three persons as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ, his virgin birth, his sinless life, His atoning death on the cross, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His future physical return in power and glory.
- We believe that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit are justified to become children and heirs of God.
- We believe the indwelling Holy Spirit instructs and enables the Christian to live a life that is holy and acceptable to God.
- We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, eternal blessedness of the saved, and the eternal conscious punishment of the lost.
- We believe the Holy Spirit unites all true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that together they form one body, the church.
Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Isaiah 58:6-7
Last Year’s Impact by the Numbers
16,285
nights of shelter
14,374
Chapel, church, and devotion classes attended
47,877
total meals served
5,569
clothing vouchers provided — through the thrift store
1,276
food boxes distributed (one per family)
$679k+
total cost of food provided - through pantry services and distributed to other food pantries
Our History
For nearly 70 years, the Haven Rescue Mission has offered refuge, hope, and practical support to men and women in crisis. What began as a simple act of compassion has grown into a vital ministry serving the Bristol community with Christ-centered care.
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Leadership & Staff
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Impact & Financials
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