Long Beach Rescue Mission & Foundation Reviews

Woke up at 5:30 to come to the LBRM for b-fest only to be tould that they weren't haveing it ,,,seem's to be happening a lot lately...

I met the lord right there at the alter,and I was reborn again in the SPIRIT GIVEN A NEW LIFE, PRAISE BE TO GOD IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN AMEN AND AMEN

If you're homeless, this is an awesome place to be.

Worked out with their Up and Running Again orogram.

I was down on my luck and was told they would help me out. They require you however to fill out a form saying you looked for work every day. Most people just lie and make things up.

I had a court appearance my third day there, and decided to be honest and on the form said I had been in court so could not look for work. Was called in to see a case worker, explained what I had done that day, gave them a printout from the court verifying that.

An hour later was told I had to leave, I could not stay because I did not look for work. So much for my being honest and going to court instead of just lying like everybody else did.

Several months later I decided to try and "pay it forward" when I got work and housing again by bringing in some of my old clothes (mostly suits and dress shirts that no longer fit) so others could use them. They refused the donation, and instead asked me to donate cash.

Help people to get food and listen to the prayer and God as well thank you arnell nevins

We tried to drop off a giant donation at 7:20 and we were VERY RUDELY turned away. Their website AND google maps list their closing time as 8pm and yet we still hear "we're closed" in an aggressive voice. Never going here again. Try to do a good deed instead of dropping everything at a thrift store that doesn't benefit homeless but looks like we are donating at goodwill instead. For an organization claiming to do good, we were sure treated badly. Change your closing time or fire that person who is treating people this way. Unbelievable.

A lot of jesus here but free housing. Free food ...
Just thank jesus when its you who makes the change ...

I am Elijah Smith jr., Today in this concern matter. I thank God of our savior making me well today.

And thank the church house for helping me to get well of the peoples.

I never could find any friends that no me better in life.

It's so sweet and wonderful to be back at home in Long Beach , California .

When evil start and that's no way out but when you trust in the Lord house all problem's gos away. That the call on the lord many time our life is getting shorter in our life. It's not getting younger are longer.

Jesus my lord of savoir save me from all of this pain what i had in my foot.

It's were i couldn't walk are walk too fast by moving slower.

If you seen me yesterday walking across the light going to the church house.

Inside that day evening the lord Jesus Christ move upon me.

See i don't no from the pain were i couldn't walk. In the morning the lord Jesus Christ move the pain and from me so i can be able to walk again.

It's was the praying that words that evening by giving thanks to all kitchen worker fixing the wonderful meal to keep me moving and doing a wonderful job by helping other that really don't understand about life.

Some people maybe wrong in life.
But keep the faith and keep your close mouth close and let god take evil in the rule of the clear air are the darkness clear air.

Trust the Lord no matter what you say of words don't nobody no what you are me doing in life.

Only body no is god of him are her self in clear air move around us every day.
Mother and father are sister an brother.
They sprite have not left this earth.

Many days of many sprite still here on this land of earth that we don't no about.

This is rev elijah smith jr.,
Giving thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ of our savior that give us light to see.

Make you remove clothing to stay food is ok better to sleep outside.

They helped me 20 years ago and they helped someone actually 2 of my other friends and now am praying they will help one more

I lived here for a while after serving our country and finding out my family had left the area. It was tough but it got me on my feet. I would go to Labor Ready and work then come here to sleep. Nice people, great start for this once lost soul.

This place literally serves the Long Beach community. They serve in average 18,000 meals a month.

This is a place where people come to get back on there feet and in the process we find God and ourselves more often than not... the community volunteers everyday aswell, its pretty sweet.

I am a Bed Guest here at L.B.R.M
for a few weeks ,I can't Express with plain words how well and professionally I was treated by a Staff member by the name of Jamar at the Front Desk who went out of his way to help me .THANKS !

and he was very thorough and

I like the food that they serve. They really try to feed the people nutritious food. Real Organize for so so many hungry people

Thanks to this place I am alive.
Thank you little God

LBRM has got to be one of the most put together rescue missions I've seen, they treat everyone with such sincere kindness, they feed the homeless and hungry great food and deserts, I've done volunteering here and I've never felt so welcomed at a facility in my life, a fabulous organization to donate to for a great cause.

This place is awesome I know a lot of people they have helped

GREAT PEOPLE NICE VERY NICE PLACE TO EAT,,,I LOVE THE CHURCH SERVICE

No place to charge your phone but they claim they're there to help you out

I attended a volunteer orientation here, and impressed by the caring nature of everyone. I will be volunteering here regularly and encourage you to do the same.

If you go donate bags of clothes, they help you get things out and are open until late. They make the best use of anything you donate.

While waiting quietly out front for a friend who was meeting with a caseworker inside the mission, a maintenance (?) person sweeping the sidewalk, asked, rhetorically to the 5-6 people waiting out front, "You know you're not supposed to be out here, right?" I am disabled and cannot stand for extended periods of time, so I was leaning up against a low wallI. I didn't answer him, nor did anyone else. Then he said directly to me, "Are you deaf too?" I was stunned a place which calls itself a "mission" would have people who were so disrespectful to other human beings, so bigoted in their perspective of homeless or deaf people. I stepped 1 foot away from the building onto the public sidewalk and sat down. He went inside, and I clearly heard him say to someone, "There's a guy out here causing trouble."
Another man came out and said to me, "If 'they' have to ask you more than once, 'they' will call the police." He spoke as though he was not affiliated with "them," but as neither had the courtesy to introduce himself or wore any kind of visible identification, they could have been clients, ministers or just two guys walking down the street.
I had heard horrifying stories about this place from people who refused to go back & didn't feel safe. Anyone off the street can come into dormitory areas & rifle through clients' belongings stolen. The majority of homeless people I've spoken to prefer to take their chances on the streets or in jail rather than this mission, a sad commentary. I suspected these might be exagerated stories I finally experienced first hand, and now understand the disdain & dismissive attitude - the retaliatory disrespect adopted by the mission's staff. I presume they apply for & secure grants, to the exclusion of other, safer, more welcoming & more deserving organizations. I know they solicit donations from the general public, and as a "church," likely receive tax-exempt status, meaning everyone pays to support this shabby & abysmally-run operation. I supported the Long Beach Rescue Mission in the past, but will no longer, until such time as it adopts a more positive, supportive & "Christian" approach to the disadvantaged & most vulnerable in our community. This mission gives Long Beach, Christians & society as a whole, a black eye. Shame on you, Long Beach Rescue Mission.

What an amazing group of people serving the less fortunate of our city.

For what it is, beats no help at all. Staff will feed and help best they can.

Friendly atmosphere staff is caring and compassionate to your needs what ever they may be. Chaplin Jeff is awesome.

They do Good Works.
Dropped off donations from Los Altos Grace Church.

Kind words to give encouragement as you are finding your way out of your situation. Food for the soul. Clean please.

The New Life Program, the Staff, and Jesus Christ saved my life!! 25 years addicted to alcohol, 6 secular rehabs, no more then one year of continual sobriety- I was destined to die of alcoholism!! I spent one year at the Lydia House under the Guidance of God and Ms. Tonya Hubbard. As promised, if I completed what I had started my life would be transformed. I am proud to say I will have 2 years sober October 5,2016. And I have been reunited with my twin daughters that I had lost for 8 years. I now have monthly visits with them in Northern CA! I do not have cravings, my Bible is my Sword, my sisters from the mission "still sober" are my accountability sisters in Christ. Thousands of dollars were spent in 20 years to get me sober but The Mission offered me the gift of sobriety for free!! We serve an amazing God!!

LOVE the staff. This is a place where people can get help with food clothes and shelter and hear the gospel message of Jesus Christ to bring them to healing from hurt and addictions.

Hommies helping homeless... Everyone welcome grab dinner every night at 5:30

They don't help you even if you explain your circumstance and they mislead.

Long Beach best city that has this only for city best. .sue Lynn mam.

I got food poisoning three times from Starbucks sandwiches they serve that are already rotten

Great place people who help those in need to get back on their feet

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A PLACE where we are given HOPE, and be reminded, each one of us matters. Good NOURISHMENT of both body and mind, that we may change our ways, and find the meaning to our EXISTENCE...

I work helping in the kitchen and be of service to the ones! That our less fortunate then me! , God has put a burden on my heart! To ! Extend! A little of my time to help ! And forget about myself! While! The peaple in the world our chasing after money and prestige!. I'm chasing after The Lords! Voice! Amen and serving my community service.

That's a nice place to stay but there's too many rules they feed you pretty good but you got to watch if you actually stay there you can't have any Electronics in your room or snacks if Court you have to get out the mission and also you have to follow so many rules in there it's crazy

Needed a place to Stay and they Couldn't Help because of my inability to Climb Stairs were afraid that there might be Medical Issues because of my disability... Recommended another Facility 15 Miles Away and I was Very Low on Gas...

They give you the necessary help for you and your family

Was there for an awesome toy give away this past Christmas. Amazing staff and shelter provides food/clothing. Also Great resources&referals

I am from Grace Lutheran Church, we sing Christian songs to them, always a great experience be down there with them. Thank you Lord...

They do a great job by housing the homeless and they do lunch money Thursday and Dinner seven days a week

Friendly, helpful. They fill many needs for thousands of people every year. Help people change their lives in a Godly way. A truly blessed place.

Inconsiderate staff. Not worth it unless you're desperate. Even then there are better resources by far.

I love volunteering here! They do an amazing outreach to the citizens of Long Beach!

I love this place -- they saved my life! Wonderful people and GOD everywhere!

A VERY AWESOME PLACE SHOWING HOMELESS FOLKS CARE AND COMPASSION ..PEACE KENNY

This organization has always helped people who actually need it! Great organization!

They are a great.. Go over and beyound for everyone

ME AND MY FAMILY APPRECIATE ALL OF THE SERVICES YOU PROVIDE AND ALL OF YOUR HARD WORKERS WITHOUT PLACES LIKE THIS WHO KNOWS HOW SO MANY PEOPLE WOULD SURVIVE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR SERVICES AND YOUR WORKERS HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES

Staff is very friendly, these people truly need our community help.

This is where I be going to eat lunch and dinner. Dinner starts at 5:00 o'clock to 6:00 o'clock and it is good it is where the homeless people eat at

Amazing place to serve our community in need. I will be volunteering here for life.

Its a recovery/homeless shelter for men, women and children

Its very difficult to find people like those who volunteer to serve hot meals to people in need at this place