Haven of Rest Ministries, Inc.

Summary

Haven of Rest Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-denominational, Christian social service organization whose purpose is to serve and glorify God through a Christ-centered outreach of love and compassion that responds to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of disadvantaged men, women and children without regard to their race, color, creed or social standing.

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Haven of Rest Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-denominational, Christian social service organization whose purpose is to serve and glorify God through a Christ-centered outreach of love and compassion that responds to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of disadvantaged men, women and children without regard to their race, color, creed or social standing.

Haven of Rest's programs and services include:
• Food for the hungry
• Shelter for the homeless
• Clothing for the needy
• Resident Christ-centered discipleship/recovery programs for men and women whose lives have been shattered by drugs and alcohol.
• Counseling and assistance for homeless people who need help in obtaining social services.
• Annual community outreach events, including a summer picnic, basketball camp for boys and girls in grades three through eight, Happy Birthday Jesus Christmas party for neighborhood children, and distribution of thousands of Hope Tote bags filled with personal care items to low-income and homeless persons.

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As of February 28, 2003, Haven of Rest Ministries provided 61,527 meals and 10,509 nights of lodging to the needy and homeless.

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Historical Highlights

1943 >>> Haven of Rest begins as a "calling" in the hearts of Rev. and Mrs. Charles C. Thomas. They open a storefront rescue mission on Akron's North Howard Street. A short time later, Haven of Rest moves to a former hotel on North Howard Street. Its method of ministering to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of its clients proves to be a highly effective means of rehabilitation.

1952 >>> Haven of Rest breaks ground for a new, much larger Rescue Mission and Alcoholic Clinic on E. Buchtel Ave. near the University of Akron campus. The $500,000 structure opens three years later with only an $80,000 mortgage that was paid off in two years.

1974 >>> When expansion of the University of Akron makes it necessary for Haven of Rest to give up its Buchtel Ave. location, God provides an even better one at 175 E. Market St. in Akron where a modern, more functional rescue mission is constructed.

1976 >>> Rev. Charles C. Thomas passes away and is succeeded by his son, Rev. Curtis Thomas, who has served as assistant director since 1957.

1979 >>> Haven of Rest builds Harvest Home in response to the needs of a growing number of women in crisis situations. It is quickly recognized as one of the community's most important social service assets.

1988 >>> Haven of Rest conducts successful $2.5 million capital campaign enabling it to expand and renovate its main Rescue Mission building and Harvest Home. Capacity is increased by more than 50%.

1993 >>> Haven of Rest observes its 50th anniversary.

1994 >>> Haven of Rest launches second successful capital campaign, raising $2.8 million to construct new Client Services Center to better meet the needs of indigent and homeless people. The Center opens in December.

1996 >>> Marjorie Ruth Thomas, co-founder of Haven of Rest, passes away at age 88. For more than 33 years she labored with her husband to extend the Samaritan hand of help to thousands of hurting people.

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There are four distinct ways you can help Haven of Rest:


• Pray daily for Haven of Rest.
• Serve as a Haven of Rest volunteer.
• Donate food, clothing and other gifts-in-kind.
• Support Haven of Rest financially.

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