Press Release Archive

10/31/2023
The Denver Mattress Co., LLC (DMC) is pleased to announce the 21st anniversary of its annual charity partnership with Citygate Network, as together DMC and Citygate Network continue to help those in need during the holidays.

03/23/23
The board of directors of Citygate Network is excited to introduce Tom De Vries as incoming president and CEO.

11/8/22
As millions of families across the nation prepare to gather in homes for Thanksgiving dinner, hundreds of thousands of individuals and families without homes will pour into rescue missions and similar ministries, according to Citygate Network

06/01/22
According to a 2022 survey released by Citygate Network, the percentage of clients and guests self-reporting mental illness at Citygate Network member missions and ministries across the U.S. has increased by 13 percent since 2018.

02/01/21
The 31st Annual Snapshot Survey is poised to capture critical data for people utilizing emergency shelter and other programs of Citygate Network member missions and ministries.

01/07/21
Citygate Network is pleased to announce the newest class of board members for 2021.

12/7/20
Citygate Network's John Ashmen co-presented an Annual Extra Mile Recognitions award at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. During the ceremony, Citygate Network and The Salvation Army were recognized for their part in preventing loss of life in the homeless community.

10/08/20
The Denver Mattress Co., LLC (DMC) is pleased to announce the 18th anniversary of its annual charity partnership with Citygate Network, as together DMC and Citygate Network continue to help those in need during the holidays.

01/02/20
A visit to Washington D.C. just before Christmas for John Ashmen results in a surprise visit from President Trump, among other discussions related to mental health, homelessness, and substance abuse.

09/28/17
Citygate Network members traveled thousands of miles in recent weeks to help peers in hurricane-stricken communities. The relief effort provided critical back-up for local response teams overwhelmed by the widespread devastation along the Texas and Florida coasts, as well as inland areas.

11/17/16
Thanksgiving 2016: Association of Gospel Rescue Missions Members Ready to Feed Thousands across the United States

11/11/16
The 2016 Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) Snapshot Survey, released today, reports that the number of homeless individuals who visit rescue missions on a daily basis is at its highest percentage in several years.

10/27/16
The Denver Mattress Company (DMC) is pleased to announce the 14th anniversary of their annual charity partnership with the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM), as together they continue to help those in need during the holidays.

06/15/16
Like Most Fathers, Homeless Men Express Both Regret and Hope for their Families—and Themselves

Association of Gospel Rescue Missions: 2016 Easter Events Encourage Fresh Start for Many Homeless Individuals and Families.

03/09/16
Election Year, Cultural and Legal Trends Frame Association of Gospel Rescue Missions’ Forum in Washington, D.C.: March 14-16, 2016

12/09/15
Association of Gospel Rescue Missions’ Survey Finds Significant Spike in People Struggling with Mental Illness Served by Rescue Missions

Denver Mattress Company pledges a dollar for every dollar donated to 70 rescue missions across the U.S.

Association of Gospel Rescue Missions: Mothers Keep Families Together in Tough Times

National Geographic Channel Campaign Highlights AGRM

Rescue mission executives and young leaders from across North America will gather in Washington, D.C. to discuss and learn more about vital public policy issues facing rescue missions today.

Association of Gospel Rescue Missions Reports Variety of Efforts to Brighten Holidays for Homeless and Hungry

Community support, involvement of volunteers are vital to reaching people in need. So this Thanksgiving, the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) is recognizing the importance of volunteers in the success of rescue missions across North America.

A new survey of rescue missions across North America indicates that among the homeless individuals served by rescue missions, more than one in three adults who seek help are facing homelessness for the first time.

Denver Mattress Company will match every dollar that is donated to one of 69 local missions across 27 states from November 1 to 30.

Representatives from missions serving the poor in 40 of the world’s largest cities will hold a first-ever Worldwide Forum to discuss pressing threats and emerging opportunities. Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, will host this event being organized by the newly formed Global City Mission Network. The dates are April 22–24, 2014.

Approximately 30 rescue mission executives and young leaders from across North America will converge on Washington, D.C. to discuss and learn more about vital public policy issues facing rescue missions today, including: strong charitable giving incentives; broad conscience protections for fall faith-based organizations; postal reform; balanced federal homelessness policy; and more.

As millions of families sit down to Thanksgiving dinner across the nation, hundreds of thousands of homeless individuals and families will pour into rescue missions in North America’s cities and towns.

Overall, slightly fewer Persian Gulf and Afghanistan war veterans are seeking services from US rescue missions, according to a survey conducted by the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) in October of this year.

The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) is pleased to announce the continuation of their annual charity partnership with Denver Mattress Co., LLC (DMC) as together we continue to help those in need during the holidays.

AGRM will conduct its annual Snapshot Survey on Thursday, October 17. Each year, nearly 20,000 individuals are surveyed who are utilizing emergency shelter, supportive services, or addiction recovery programs of AGRM member missions.

Yankoski will discuss what makes a brand of hospitality radical and how mission leaders can engage communities and churches in ministry to the homeless, hungry, abused, and addicted.

Each year AGRM hosts nine district conferences which feature local fellowship and training for member ministries. For more information and to register for a district event...

Fifty three rescue mission CEOs from across North America have gathered together at Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida, for penetrating dialogue and landmark discussion on matters that will have a bearing on all ministries.

This year, My Hope America with Billy Graham is partnering with the AGRM to share the hope of Christ with these individuals and families. Along with thousands of homes and churches, participating rescue missions will not only show their guests radical hospitality, but also a new evangelistic video program with an inspirational message from Billy Graham.

A coalition of national faith-based charities this week will urge Senate leaders to preserve tax deductions on charitable donations. They are meeting in response to the plan announced by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-MT) to develop a tax reform bill by starting with zero tax breaks: no mortgage-interest deduction, no special tax treatment for corporate perks, no deduction for charitable contributions, etc.

The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) congratulates the winners of the 2013 Media Innovation Competition. Winning publications and digital media were awarded at the 100th Annual Convention in Phoenix, AZ, on June 13.

Rescue mission leaders from across the United States—who provide free services for thousands in need—were in Washington, D.C., March 17 to 19 to address public policy decisions that could slow or halt their ability to provide valuable services. The 100-year-old Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) organized the gathering.

The president of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) pointed out today to a congressional committee that making way for private donations is critical for rescue missions’—and many other charities’—success.

Twice as many veterans of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are seeking aid from rescue missions as were last year, according to the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions’ 23rd annual Snapshot Survey of about 19,000 individuals.

In 27 states, people who are homeless and in need will benefit from rescue missions’ doubled donation dollars, thanks to Denver Mattress Company (DMC). This is the 10th year the company has partnered with the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) to provide dollar-for-dollar matching donations for organizations that reach out to needy individuals and families.

Fourty rescue mission executives from across North America will converge on New York City to reflect on the current condition of rescue mission ministry and to consider emerging trends and future opportunities.

In more than 200 American cities, people are giving to care for needy families’ feet as part of a campaign inspired by a Disney film released today, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” Citygate Network launched the Sock Drive July 9 in cooperation with The Walt Disney Studios and Hanes.

The Walt Disney Studios announced yesterday that they worked with Hanes, who is working with the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM), to launch “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” Sock Drive on July 9, 2012, aimed at providing new socks for families in need across the U.S.

Birmingham’s Tom Zobel, who directs Brother Bryan Mission, received the annual Russ Reid Award for Lifetime Achievement, from the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) Conference in Orlando, attended by almost 800.

The 99th Annual Convention is focused on education to strengthen member organizations’ outreach and operations. More than 80 seminars will address a variety of content, including social enterprise and innovation, transformational programing and issues facing rescue missions. The event also features inspirational keynote speakers, worship music, networking, and exhibits.

Leaders of homeless shelters and rescue missions across the United States — who reach out to thousands of men, women and children in desperate need — gathered in Washington, D.C., March 18 to 20 to present concerns about pending legislation that could slow or halt their ability to provide valuable services.

DC Forum: On Policy and Advocacy—More than 30 rescue mission executives from across North America will converge on Washington, D.C. to educate law makers about their work and the impact of public policy

The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors, all with terms starting January 1, 2012.

Nearly one in five people experiencing homelessness (21%) have been the victims of physical violence within the past twelve months. According to the 22nd annual Snapshot Survey from the Citygate Network, those reporting such recent assaults have risen 6 percent from the same time last year.

The Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) announced Monday the launch of Invisible Neighbors, a multi-media campaign designed to inform and inspire individuals in North America’s churches to be actively and regularly involved in service toward the poor and the growing homeless population.

Gospel Rescue Missions across the country are hopeful that the White House will reverse its plan to cap the value of charitable donations at 28 percent as part of its new strategy to pay for the president’s American Jobs Act.

AGRM is pleased to announce the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the Intermountain Fair Housing Counsel v. Boise Rescue Mission case and unanimously affirmed that the Fair Housing Act's religious exemption protects the Boise Rescue Mission from the plaintiffs' claims.

More than 70 rescue mission executives from across North America will converge on Colorado Springs to discuss the future of faith-based Continue of Care services and how they stack up in light of the government push for Housing First initiatives.

On Saturday, January 8, 2011, 22-year-old Jerad Loughner shot 20 people attending Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ “Congress On Your Corner” event in Tucson, Arizona. Congresswoman Giffords was shot through the head and survived, but six other victims tragically died, including nine-year-old Christina Green, federal district judge John Roll, an aide to Congresswoman Gifford, and three constituents attending the event.

With 43.6 million Americans slipping into poverty, members of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) are seeing an increasing number of people on the brink of homelessness, according to the 21st annual Snapshot Survey of the Homeless.

To promote National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (AGRM) is partnering with i58:10 Media to produce the Hope to the Hungry webcast Nov. 19.