Centennial

"I am pleased to recognize the Boston Rescue Mission and its work with homeless persons in Greater Boston. The Mission has successfully reached out to the least fortunate people in our community for more than one hundred years. The mission is committed to providing not only their clients' basic needs such as food and shelter, but also more intensive services such as structured transitional shelter, counseling and guidance, job skills training and referral services. This holistic approach to meeting the needs of those they serve is effective and commendable. Boston is fortunate to have such a dedicated and compassionate organization serving those in our community with the greatest need."
- Boston Mayor Thomas Menino

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"The Boston Rescue Mission is doing wonderful, wonderful work, not just in trying to respond to the needs of homelessness, but in trying to solve the issue of homelessness...I'm just so full with what you do in seeing the good in people and calling it out."
-Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

 

 

 

"The record of the Boston Rescue Mission is taking people who've been in trouble and helping them to come back whether it's through Detox or just giving them the skills to be able to go out and apply for a job. Giving them a sense of confidence in their person so that they can pull their lives together. There are wonderful stories here, some of the most dramatic and moving stories that you can confront; and that's what builds community."
- John Kerry, United States Senator

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"I would like to commend the Boston Rescue Mission for helping homeless and poverty-stricken people pursue their dreams of a better life for over 100 years. An important aspect of a community is this commitment to reach out and help the less fortunate members of that community. Your programs that strive to empower people to become productive, independent memebers of society show that, with assistance, love and compassion, people can achieve great things. By providing vital services like health care, post-detox, education and job creation and training, the Boston Rescue Mission helps citizens gain self-reliance and pride. Thank you for being a great example of the tradition of the service and generosity in our Commonwealth and our nation. Your faith and devotion inspire us all, and I wish you one hundred more years of success."
- Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney

"Boston Rescue Mission wants to help each individual break the bonds of homelessness. Most commendable is their holistic approach in meeting needs. It is a comfort to know that there is an organization of their character and caliber serving those in our community with the greatest need."
- Stephen A. Macchia, President and Founder,
Leadership Transformations Inc.

"During my tenure as Police Commissioner, I was fortunate enough to become familiar with this wonderful organization. I am particularly grateful, and take great comfort in knowing first-hand that this organization's values are keeping with the finest tradition in serving those in our communities with the greatest need."
- Francis M. Roache, Former City Councilor-At-Large

"Consistent, caring and compassionate service has been the legacy of the Boston Rescue Mission in our state, and they have been at it since 1899! I have been familiar with the organization for a number of years and can attest to their care and concern for the less fortunate in our society."
- Robert E. Travaglini, State Senator