Star Gospel Mission
Shining brightly for over 100 years.
- Having been established in 1904, the Star Gospel Mission is Charleston's oldest not-for-profit Christian welfare organization.
- The Mission is a residential transistional housing facility for formerly homeless men, with a capacity to house 26 men. It is not a shelter.
- The cost to house a man for one week at the Mission is $195.00. Each man pays $90.00 of that amount, the balance comes from concerned individuals, local churches, businesses and civic organizations throughout Charleston. No State or Federal funds are received.
- Each man receives a bed, locker, bathroom and laundry facilities, lounge with cable TV, the use of a community refigerator and telephone, breakfast and dinner daily.
- Provides a clean, safe and comfortable environment within a Christian atmosphere where men who have lost everything can make a fresh start and realize a new beginning.
- Admits men who have experienced a life of emotional and physical abuse, addiction to drugs or alcohol, involved in various criminal activities, some have been incarcerated.
- Is open to men of all ethnic backgrounds, faiths and walks of life.
- Offers an interdenominational worship service every Sunday at 8 AM.
- Assists in helping homeless men find gainful employment within the community.
- Provides counseling for individuals with drug, alcohol and other addictive behaviors, family and marital difficulties, or past criminal records (with the exception of sex offenders).
- Counsels residents in preparing an exit strategy for life outside the Mission, prior to their departure from it.
- Collects and distributes clothing to residents and other needy persons throughout the community.
- Distributes food vouchers to hundreds of people in Charleston from Thanksgiving through Christmas from contributions received through the Post and Courier Good Cheer Fund.
- Offers emergency financial assistance to needy persons in the community, including: rent, utilities, food, medical, dental and transportation expenses.
- Maintains a strong affiliation with the South Carolina Food Bank and the Thrift Store of Charleston.
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