Grant County Rescue Mission — Local services in Marion

The women’s shelter is ok if you’re part of their little click of people! When I came the director “Shawn” was judgemental from the minute I came in. When going thru my things Judging the belongings I had. Thru my very short stay I tried to make effort to blend but apparently when 1 doesn’t like you then the Click obeys and doesn’t care for you also It can be very taxing on someone. There was no helping with the things I wanted and needed. It was more Faith based and less of daily living skills. If I would have known I would have walked right back out! I eventually got kicked out for using cbd. I had used prior to coming for my lupus. It showed up as THC. Shawn lied to my family that called who was coming to get me, that I showed Heroin in my system. I have never seen or did anything like it! Shawn and the other ladies do what they want, when they want with who they want! Shawn also had an unnatural relationship with a couple young girls that seemed quit questionable! I think Shawn brought her personal life in to much! I mean when you sleep with married men that should be left at home especially when you run a Christian womens shelter! My family lived almost 2 hrs away and I wasn’t allowed to wait on property! That’s a big risk for a women in a town that is unknown to area. I mean that house is literally in the hood of Marion. I’m so glad nothing happened to me while I waited in an adjacent empty lot for my ride! If you really need a place to stay out of prison It’s ok but if you need helping with other stuff I wouldn’t suggest it! I tried calling people higher up but no response. I expected that but wanted to give this...

My stay was short because the Lord opened another door for me shortly after going, but it was the best shelter I've ever been in for someone with my disabilities. I have 3 terminal illnesses, mild dementia, moderate cognitive impairments, including physical and psychological issues. They accommodated them as much as they could. The stairs and kitchen details were hard on me, but they worked with me concerning them. Wish they had like a "buddy system" though, where a longer resident that knew the ropes kinda looked after a newer 1, because there are a lot of rules and "do's and don'ts" and alot to remember that you're told at check in, especially for people with memory issues. 1 of the men in charge named "Randy" was the most helpful, informative, and nicest person there. So many residents for so little employees, but they get their jobs done. No place is perfect and all have negatives and positives. This place has more positives. It's not like the rules are hard to obide by. I didn't see any kind of social work or any anybody to guide anyone to who or where to get whatever helps you might need or anything, and sometimes we don't know what or who to ask...and some of the residents got their own issues rather than care about stearing others in the right direction. God...

My name is Will, and I am an elder at my church (name above). I was a resident at GCRM for over a year, while I was waiting on my disability - Being hurt @ work and becoming disabled was what led to me being homeless. But God has a purpose for each and every one of us!! I am living proof of that.

When I arrived at the mission, it wasn't really fit for occupancy but not long afterward, new management came in and made changes, improving the standard of living there considerably. Their dedication to improving the facility as best as they could (the building is a repurposed former phone company building), and improving the lives of those who end up there, is a testament to Christian charity. The staff have created a workfare program that keeps the residents occupied, mind and body. Worship services there mend the spirit, Sundays & Tuesdays. 3 meals a day feed those in need, whether a resident or visitor.

If you live in the area, no matter what church you attend (or don't attend), please look within to see if God is calling you to support this ministry. A little or a lot, it all counts. Your help can assist an unfortunate soul to find God, get back on their feet, and become a productive part of the community once again. "Paying it forward" can...