Special Events
Beef Up the Mission, Yes, We Can, The Great Thanksgiving Banquet, Red Ribbon Christmas, Walk a Mile in My Shoes

5th Sunday ~ Focus on the Mission
Each 5th Sunday, the focus is on a group of items needed in the Mission's ministry. You can help by organizing your church group, civic club or office to collect the items listed.

"Disposable" Sunday - November 30, 2008
Toilet Paper, paper towels, diapers, tissues, plastic wrap

"Squeaky Clean" Sunday - March 30, 2009
Window cleaner, powdered laundry detergent, liquid dish detergent, bath soap, shampoo, toothpaste, all purpose cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, bleach

"Protein Power " Sunday -May 31, 2009
Canned meat, processed cheese, eggs, dried beans, chicken, bacon

"Undy" Sunday - August 30, 2009
Packages of new underwear for school age children

See Clinton County Ministry of Hope's Fifth Sunday Focus list.

Beef Up the Mission 2008 Results
KRM in the News

Thank you to every one of the generous donors from Howard, Tipton, Carroll and Clinton 4-H Fairs! This year's donations total 71 swine, 5 steer, 5 sheep, 7 goats and all the poultry from the Clinton County auction. Incredible generosity came forward to meet overwhelming need!

More about KRM's outreach programs.

YES, WE CAN! September 13, 2009

A canned food drive to benefit Kokomo Rescue Mission's ministry, showing young people CAN do very positive things to help their community!
More about Yes, We CAN! 2008

Email Kelly or call (765) 456-3838 to find out how your youth group can participate.

With your help, our Great Thanksgiving Banquet Tables served 870 in 2007!
Photos of that event and needs for the 2008 Thanksgiving Banquets.

Email Kelly or call (765) 456-3838 to secure your volunteer position for The Great Thanksgiving Banquet 2008.

RED RIBBON CHRISTMAS OUTREACH

Kokomo Rescue Mission's Red Ribbon Christmas Outreach in 2007 assisted 835 families (2,844 people) in Howard, Tipton, Carroll, Clinton, Cass and Miami counties. They received toys, gifts for every family member regardless of age, food, toiletries and paper products, delivered to their homes by local volunteers. See photos and more information about the 2008 Red Ribbon Chirstmas Outreach.

Preparation for the Red Ribbon Christmas Outreach goes on throughout the year.Volunteers recondition gently used toys and gifts for the coming Christmas.

You can help by volunteering or donating new or gently used toys all year!

More about volunteering.

February 14, 2009
Save the Date!

Click here to see results and photos from the 2008 Walk.

What: Kokomo Rescue Mission’s (KRM) annual winter walk, one mile in length, a round trip from KRM Headquarters to Open Arms, the mission’s shelter for homeless women and children.Rest, refreshments and tours are provided at Open Arms. Each walker receives a free t-shirt.

Who: Teams of 2-20 walkers raise at least $50 each. The Golden Sneaker Trophy is awarded to the top fundraising team. 2008's winner was Zion Tabernacle, raising over $4,275.50. There were 102 teams registered and approximately 800 people walked in 2008.  The event has captured attention at missions in other cities. In 2008 there were simultaneous events in Muncie and Marion.

Where: Kokomo Rescue Mission Headquarters is located at 321 W. Mulberry Street. Open Arms is at 929 N. Main Street.The route for the walk is from KRM north on Washington Street to Havens Street, east to Main Street, south to Open Arms. The return route is south on Main Street to Mulberry Street and west to the Mission.

When: Saturday, February 14, 2009 ~ Begin Walking: Between 8:30am - 10:30am

Benefits: Proceeds will benefit Open Arms, KRM's shelter for homeless women and families. Open Arms provides safe shelter, nutritious meals and Bible-based programs addressing the underlying causes of homelessness, such as substance abuse, incomplete education and lack of adequate life skills.

Revenue: Walk revenue comes from corporate and individual sponsors. Walkers solicit donations to sponsor their participation. In seven years, the walk has raised over $336,000.

What if I can't walk? Put a sign in your yard advertising the Walk and come join us for breakfast at Grace United Methodist Church, across from the Mission. For a freewill donation, breakfast will be available from 8: 00 am - 11:00 am.