Rescue Mission of Utica

The Rescue Mission of Utica is a faith-based Christian ministry on Genesee Street in Utica that works with people experiencing homelessness, addiction, food insecurity and housing insecurity across the city and the Mohawk Valley. The mission runs an emergency shelter for men, a drop-in center, an addiction stabilization center, food and clothing programs and supportive apartments, and staffs much of that work with community volunteers.

What to know

• The mission was founded in 1890, according to its website.
• The Thread of Life Thrift Store is part of the mission and takes volunteer help on its sales floor.
• Programs include a representative payee service for people who need help managing their finances.
• Individuals and groups apply separately to volunteer, using forms on the mission’s website.