City of Klamath Falls approves the construction of new Gospel Mission "Life Skills Training Center & Emergency Women's Shelter"

The Klamath Falls Gospel Mission has announced that the City of Klamath Falls has approved the lot immediately across from the Gospel Mission building for a new “Life Skills Training Center and Emergency Women's Shelter”. The Current Gospel Mission has been serving the homeless population in Klamath Falls since 1958, and has seen the success of many through the hope it offers through Jesus Christ.

The current Gospel Mission building has served the community well, although its capacity has been taxed to meet the needs of the homeless in Klamath Falls. As the Mission has sought to improve its outreach to the homeless and its capacity to effectively assist the people in regaining their footing with employment and permanent shelter, the staff and the Board of the Mission saw a need fro a new building to accomplish this vision. Through much prayer the doors have been opened for this vision to become reality.

At the May 2010 Gospel Mission Board Meeting, the city's approval was announced and the Board of Directors was swift to act upon the next phase of the building- drafting plans! In the months to come the Gospel Mission will be working with the community to raise funds for this new building.

Gospel Mission Executive Director, Kent Berry, commented on the this next phase of the Mission saying, “We are excited to see this vision become a reality. The Mission has been a beacon of hope to the homeless of Klamath Falls and this new building will help continue that legacy and give hope to those in need.” When asked how the community can help, Berry said, “Pray for the building and overall outreach of the Gospel Mission, and if the Lord leads you, contribute an offering to the building fund.”

Watch for the sign to be put up soon on the corner of Walnut Avenue and South 9 ^thStreet. To donate click “Help/Give” on the left.