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 EMERGENCY HOUSING
For over 118 years, the Rescue Mission of Utica has offered help and hope to men living in crisis. The 18 bed Emergency Shelter provides a safe clean, warm, healthy and supportive environment offering a comfortable bed, free clothing and nutritious meals, case management and spiritual guidance. The overall goal is to help the homeless improve their quality of life, become self-sufficient and get reestablished in the community.
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only emergency shelter of its kind from Syracuse to Schenectady, New York.
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the shelter can expand to 28 beds in an overflow situation.
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In 2007 the shelter provided over 6,400 nights of care.
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The shelter is at or beyond capacity up to 60% of the time during the year.
There are a number of factors that may cause a person to become homeless such as: substance abuse, medical issues, probation, domestic violence, loss of job, or even mental illness.
You can reach the Emergency Shelter of the Rescue Mission of Utica by calling: (315) 735-1645 x150
"For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prson and you came to Me." Matt 25: 35,36
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