“A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food
Proverbs 22:9.
Since 1971, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has been an oasis, a place of refuge for the homeless and needy in our valley. We are a safe haven, a place of rest for the weary and a place where daily physical and spiritual needs may be met.
Over the years the mission has continued to meet the ever growing needs of individuals, who for a variety of reasons, have found themselves without the basic necessities of life.
A dedicated staff and volunteers serve more than 340,000 meals annually and provide shelter to thousands of men and women with children. Food, clothing, and showers are also provided for those who choose not to shelter with us.
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our mission
“To serve those in need by sharing the saving grace of Jesus Christ through the provision of food, shelter, clothing and spiritual recovery.”
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our vision
As ministers of reconciliation, we are to facilitate the reconciliation of men and women to God, to themselves and to society.
Those in need of recovery due to loss of job, home, health, emotional, mental or spiritual support or physical or substance abuse find themselves drawn to our ministry. We are to facilitate that reconciliation through the available means of this Mission, i.e. food, clothing, shelter, counseling and discipleship. Through these modalities we pave the way for them to be reconciled.
Get to know…
our mission
“To serve those in need by sharing the saving grace of Jesus Christ through the provision of food, shelter, clothing and spiritual recovery.”
Get to know…
our vision
As ministers of reconciliation, we are to facilitate the reconciliation of men and women to God, to themselves and to society.
Those in need of recovery due to loss of job, home, health, emotional, mental or spiritual support or physical or substance abuse find themselves drawn to our ministry. We are to facilitate that reconciliation through the available means of this Mission, i.e. food, clothing, shelter, counseling and discipleship. Through these modalities we pave the way for them to be reconciled.
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Amanda Galindo
Executive Director
Welcome to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission! I’m Amanda Galindo, and I’m honored to serve as the Executive Director of an organization with such a rich legacy of compassion and transformation. Since 1971, CVRM has been a beacon of hope for individuals and families facing homelessness, hunger, and hardship. What began as a simple soup kitchen has evolved into a comprehensive network of programs designed to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals.
Every day, I am inspired by the resilience of those we serve—from single parents rebuilding their lives after trauma to veterans overcoming significant challenges. Their courage fuels our mission, and it’s because of the unwavering support from donors, volunteers, and community partners that these stories of healing and new beginnings are possible.
At CVRM, we are more than a shelter—we are a community committed to walking alongside our neighbors as they reclaim their dignity and discover renewed purpose. Through programs like Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter, and Long-Term Residential Programs, we offer more than just a bed—we offer belonging, hope, and a tangible path forward. In 2024, we provided over 320,000 meals, offered 108,000 bed nights of shelter, and assisted thousands of individuals, including women and children, through our various services.
As you explore our website and learn more about who we are and what we do, I encourage you to find your place in this mission—whether that’s seeking help, lending a hand, or supporting our work financially. Your involvement truly makes a difference.
Thank you for being part of the CVRM family. Together, we can continue to change lives and build a stronger, more compassionate community.
Warmly,
Amanda Galindo
Executive Director
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Get to know…
Amanda Galindo
Executive Director
Welcome to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission! I’m Amanda Galindo, and I’m honored to serve as the Executive Director of an organization with such a rich legacy of compassion and transformation. Since 1971, CVRM has been a beacon of hope for individuals and families facing homelessness, hunger, and hardship. What began as a simple soup kitchen has evolved into a comprehensive network of programs designed to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals.
Every day, I am inspired by the resilience of those we serve—from single parents rebuilding their lives after trauma to veterans overcoming significant challenges. Their courage fuels our mission, and it’s because of the unwavering support from donors, volunteers, and community partners that these stories of healing and new beginnings are possible.
At CVRM, we are more than a shelter—we are a community committed to walking alongside our neighbors as they reclaim their dignity and discover renewed purpose. Through programs like Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter, and Long-Term Residential Programs, we offer more than just a bed—we offer belonging, hope, and a tangible path forward. In 2024, we provided over 320,000 meals, offered 108,000 bed nights of shelter, and assisted thousands of individuals, including women and children, through our various services.
As you explore our website and learn more about who we are and what we do, I encourage you to find your place in this mission—whether that’s seeking help, lending a hand, or supporting our work financially. Your involvement truly makes a difference.
Thank you for being part of the CVRM family. Together, we can continue to change lives and build a stronger, more compassionate community.
Warmly,
Amanda Galindo
Executive Director
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Get to know… our faith
- We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God, and the authoritative rule of faith and practice.
- We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit; in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings; in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, and ascension into heaven to the right hand of the Father; and in His personal, visible return to this earth.
- We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher and Guide.
- We believe in the universal Church, the living spiritual body of which Christ is the Head and all regenerated persons are members.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
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our history
In 1971, a group of concerned businessmen and churches came together to form the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission.
Assistance was provided by the Union Rescue Mission of Los Angeles, which seeded the endeavor with funds to purchase property on Van Buren Blvd. in what was then known as the Carver Tract. A soup kitchen and overnight shelter served the growing homeless and migrant worker population. The addition of the men’s dorm and shower facilities were added onto the original WWII era meeting hall, kitchen and dining room.
In the mid-1980’s the Mission saw a growth in the number of homeless women and families, and purchased the adjacent club, “Hot Spot” which was remodeled into the Women and Family Shelter. A new dining room, kitchen, walk-in cooler and freezer, and the second story administration and program offices were constructed at the same time.
