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Who We Are

Mission Statement

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is a ministry of Christian people bringing physical, emotional, educational and spiritual resources to all who struggle with homelessness and addiction.

Vision Statement

We envision people who are:
Experiencing the love of God,
Becoming healthy,
Living as productive citizens,
Rebuilding relationships, and
Leading others to recovery.

Values Statement

We aspire to be people who are:

FAITHFUL AND TRUTHFUL
Faithful to our evangelical commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Truthful about ourselves and our mission.

STRONG AND GENTLE
Strong in our ability to confront.
Gentle in our desire to comfort.

RELATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
Relational in our concern for individuals.
Professional in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.