Donation Shed

Adjacent to the Columbus Rescue Mission housing area stands the donation shed. What once was used as a garage is now totally dedicated to donations, and all kinds of donations at that: Furniture, beds, clothing for men, women, vehicles, and children, and a host of other items. These items are free for all who have needs whether they are living at the mission or living elsewhere. These items are all given away and we do not charge for any of these items.

Donations are received during normal business hours, early evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons. Anyone wishing to donate need simply stop by the mission and the staff and guests will assist in unloading. Receipts will be mailed within a few days of the donation. To receive a donation from the shed, a person must first fill out a non-guest assistance form in the office, which takes only a few moments. Immediately after the paperwork, the recipient will be assisted in loading his items.

Needs that are always evident are men’s blue jeans, polo shirts, T-shirts, and both men’s and women’s shoes. The majority of these items are required by our incoming guests who often arrive owning little more than the clothes on their backs.

By the very nature of the Columbus Rescue Ministry plan, we rarely purchase needed goods. We trust in God to touch the hearts of our many donors to provide the required items. As with all aspects of our ministry, we see God’s hand at work in the donation shed as well as all other areas of ministry. We give Him the praise for all His many provisions.