MorningStar Mission

Serving for a Brighter Tomorrow™

MorningStar Mission

Serving for a Brighter Tomorrow™

Since its beginning in 1909, MorningStar Mission has existed for one purpose – to bring Christ-centered help to people in need.
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MorningStar is a non-denominational organization dedicated to relieving the spiritual and physical hunger of the poor by providing food for the hungry, clothes for the needy, shelter for the homeless, and the gospel of Jesus Christ for all.

How We Help

MorningStar provides hope and healing for all those ready to make a change in their lives.

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How We Help - Feeding The Hungry

Feeding the Hungry

Homeless and at-risk guests enjoy nutritious, warm meals 7 days a week at our East Side Café.

How We Help - Safe Shelter

Safe Shelter

We provide safe shelter and housing for women and children, men, youth, and Veterans.

How We_ Help - Recovery

Recovery

Our residential and transitional housing programs help those through the Recovery journey.

How We Help - Guidance

Guidance & Counseling

Find compassionate, professional help for personal counseling and career assistance.

Get Involved – Become a Volunteer!

Get Involved Meals

Meals

Serve a delicious meal in our East Side Cafe.

Get Involved - Events

Events

Help with donor events and item distribution.

Stores

Assist visitors at our Treasure Chest thrift stores.

Get Involved - Community

Community

Join us in cleaning up our communities.

With your support, we’re working to bring a better tomorrow to those in need.

Just $2.48

provides someone with a hot meal and care, plus gets them into warm shelter and introduces them to MorningStar’s life-changing programs.

5,954 Nights of Care in Recovery
Carena
“I don’t know what would have happened without MorningStar.” – Carena

You helped this young single mom find relief for her family

Carena’s life was already stressful enough as a single mother of two young children, a 3-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. Her son has autism, which made parenting even more challenging …

We’re Hiring

Join our team. Put your compassion into action.

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