Founded in 1964 by John Fink, Atlantic City Rescue Mission (ACRM) began as a way to give a few homeless men a place to stay and something to eat. Since then, it has grown considerably to a staff of nearly 50 people who oversee the Mission’s programs, which aim to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the homeless, poor and those whose lives are bound by addiction in the Atlantic City area.
Besides providing hot meals and shelter, ACRM also works with its guests to overcome the very reasons why they may be homeless. Through their Counseling Program, Family Life Center Program, Work Readiness Program, Overcomer Program, and Hope Program, ACRM helps its guests address their issues so that they can overcome homelessness, defeat their addictions, enter the workforce, and realize a more stable and productive life.
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Kitchen
2009 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City
ACRM's Kitchen is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, offering breakfast and dinner to the public and lunch to the Mission's residents. Nearly 600 meals are served by the kitchen every day.
In the kitchen, you will help with anything related to the dinner meal service, including set-up, kitchen prep, cooking, serving and clean-up.
Available dates & times to volunteer:
Friday, October 4th, 4-6 PM
Saturday, October 5th, 4-6 PM
Space is extremely limited for this event, so please sign up early. Participants must be at least 14 years old.
The ACRM Kitchen is less than a 10-minute walk or 5-minute drive from the Convention Center.
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Thrift Shop
221 Tilton Road, Northfield
ACRM's Charity Thrift Shop is where clothing and household items are sold, the proceeds of which go toward supporting the Mission's programs to help the homeless men, women and children in the Atlantic City area.
As a volunteer, you will be assisting in anything related to the running of the Thrift Shop, which could include restocking, helping customers, unpacking donations, etc.
Available dates & times to volunteer:
Saturday, October 5th, 11 AM - 1 PM
Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by their parent.
The ACRM Thrift Shop is located about a 15-minute drive from the Convention Center in the neighboring town of Northfield.