Easter Breakfast - Celebration of Hope

The Christian community celebrates resurrection and new life each spring.  On Saturday, April 3rd, the Springfield Rescue Mission will lift the hearts of the poor and homeless in Springfield, with hope, a hearty meal and the gift of love this Easter. The Easter meal can be an opportunity to seek a renewal for the homeless, and the Springfield Rescue Mission provides a chance for everyone to participate in the festivities.  We expect to serve hundreds of homeless a delicious Easter breakfast and distribute Easter baskets to children who come to the meal.  Volunteers will prepare and serve our hearty Easter breakfast, accompanied by friendly smiles and a message of hope.

“Meals can be the entry point for the homeless to find other services we offer that can help them get off the streets permanently,” says Ronald Willoughby, Executive Director.  “Many of our guests weren’t homeless a year ago, but job loss, foreclosures and other economic factors have resulted in their seeking services.  We know many are looking for a program based on Christian values. In tough times, we want to provide our guests with a loving, home-like atmosphere of hope for a brighter tomorrow.”

“We serve meals every day,” said Ron Willoughby, Executive Director. “We couldn’t do it without the help of our gracious volunteers and generous donors.  Financially, it is a challenging time for us as we are not government funded.  We see so many who need help, and we want to give them God’s best”.