Imagine being part of a legacy that began post-depression in 1940 by a few individuals – and that legacy is still changing lives more than 84 years later. The story of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission began with the growing concern for the homeless population in the community. A few individuals were brought together to put their faith into action, and on April 6, 1940, a non-profit was established, and a mission of rescue was initiated. Additional people of faith from the Ripon area joined in to introduce programs to ensure the homeless were fed, clothed, sheltered, received addiction treatment, medical care, and introduced to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.