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Our emergency services are available free of charge to all in need. We provide hot meals, grocery assistance, clothing and other vital services to men, women and families and overnight shelter, showers and laundry to men.
Our Men’s New Life Recovery/Discipleship Program is for men who want to make a positive life change. The focus of the program is on recovery, rehabilitation and preparation for a return to productive living through the power and love of Jesus Christ.
Fairhaven Rescue Mission serves the community by providing meals, clothing and shelter, and sharing hope through Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter meals provide many who would otherwise spend these days alone a special time of enjoyment and encouragement.
Fairhaven Rescue Mission provides women with Living Skills Classes and a Bible Study one day a week at the mission. The women have breakfast and lunch and enjoy a time of fellowship while learning various living skills as well as participating in life-application Bible studies. Fairhaven offers support services for women and families in many areas.
Fairhaven Rescue Mission’s Thrift Store is located on the corner of Ninth Street and Philadelphia Street in Covington. The store receives small household appliances and clothing on a regular basis. Hundreds of items are available to our clients at no cost. Our clients receive vouchers from the mission and can shop for their needs and the needs of their families. The clients can receive vouchers on a monthly basis.
Fairhaven Rescue Mission uses many volunteers on a regular basis. If you are interested in volunteering at the mission, please call Sandra at 859-491-1027.
The homeless and hurting depend on Fairhaven to meet their physical and spiritual needs … many have no one else. They come here looking for a helping hand and a loving heart – someone to care. I hope these words of appreciation from our clients will bless you.
Incorporated in 1984, Fairhaven Rescue Mission serves the Northern Kentucky / Greater Cincinnati area. Filling a vital community role, Fairhaven Rescue Mission provides Christ-centered programs and services that respond to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of homeless and hurting men, women and children.
Tracy O’Keefe – President
Cliff Daly – Vice President
Cameron Parker – Treasurer
Rev. David E. Hammers
Mike Hall
Ronald “Lefty” Pegg
Jay Knochel
We believe in one God, eternally existing Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the virgin birth and absolute Deity of Jesus Christ.
We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice for our sins and that His shed blood is the only means for the remission of sins.
We believe that the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God and that they are the supreme, final and only authority of faith and life.
We believe that man was created by God in God’s image; he sinned as recorded in Genesis, causing physical and spiritual death.
We believe sin entered into the world by Adam and as a result, the entire human race is born with a sinful nature and spiritually dead.
We believe that when a person receives by faith the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit regenerates that person into the family of God.
We believe in a future Heaven for the saved and that it is not obtained as the result of good works, but we believe in the maintenance of good works, and holy living as a result of salvation.
THANKS! For Making a Difference
I love the month of November because it is a wonderful reminder to give a big “THANK YOU!” to all who make Fairhaven Rescue Mission possible. COVID-19 has brought many changes to each of us. But the one thing that has not changed is our friends standing with us. It is so touching to know that people are loving and generous and that they both volunteer and donate. It is really encouraging to our board and staff that we have people – just like you -standing beside us who believe in the work of the mission.
I thought you would be encouraged to hear from some of those you have helped this past year. Your investment has truly made a difference. Thank you!
“I was just drifting from one job to another and from place to place. There was nothing stable about my life or what I was doing. I am thankful that Fairhaven is not only clean, has great food and is a safe place to lay your head but it is faith based. Every night there is chapel. The Executive Director says that is the most important part of Fairhaven’s day! I am also thankful that after chapel we can shower and our clothes are washed for us. In the morning they are clean, folded and put in a basket waiting for us! Thanks to all who pray and support Fairhaven. Please pray for me. I need to make some changes in my life and want to do what God would want me to do!”
“A good friend of mine was on the long-term recovery program at Fairhaven and he would tell me about the mission. He would say to me to just come and eat the food is good. So, I did. My friend has died and I miss him a lot. At this Thanksgiving season I am thankful for many things. I am thankful for a place like the mission that is clean, safe and you can always count on a good meal and a good night’s sleep. An important part of the mission is the concern for us and our relationship with God. We have chapel every night after dinner. The staff is willing to listen and the volunteers are encouraging. I have come to look forward to and respect especially one of the volunteers-Mike. He is an older retired man that is kind and has a lot of wisdom. Thanks to all who help, pray and give. I am thankful that I can count on Fairhaven to be there for me.”
“I was homeless and hungry and everything I did seemed to turn out wrong. There seemed to be very little hope and each road I chose to travel was a dead end. I was talking to some homeless guys on the street and they told me about Fairhaven. I am thankful for the mission. It is a safe, clean and a friendly place. The staff are not judgmental and treat everyone that comes with respect and dignity. At this Thanksgiving time I am thankful that Fairhaven has helped me choose another path in life that is far better than the one I was on. I am thankful to the staff and volunteers that no matter how busy or what may be happening in their personal life they take time to listen and share. This has had a big impact in my life. I want to thank all who pray and give to Fairhaven. Please pray that I continue to keep my feet firmly planted on the right path. Thank you!”
In November, we will be serving thousands of meals through our various ministries. During the holidays last year, with your support, God allowed us to provide over 7,083 meals. The homeless and hungry depend on Fairhaven to meet their physical and spiritual needs . . . many have no one else. They come here looking for a helping hand and a loving heart – someone to care.
We hope you have a Blessed Holiday. You will be in our prayers as we spend time thanking God for all He has done this year and for allowing us to have friends – such as you.
Rejoicing in His Blessings,
Rev. David E. Hammers
Executive Director