City Mission
Capital City Rescue Mission began 74 years ago when God called a group of men to provide "soup, soap, and salvation" to the homeless and hungry in downtown Albany.
Over the years, the Mission has continued and expanded its efforts to feed both the body and the soul, giving hope and new life to individuals and families.
YOUR IMPACT IN 2025
Safe nights of Shelter
Equivalent to selling out a medium-sized hotel for three years in a row
Hot Nutritious Meals
About $3,000,000 worth of meals at an average restaurant
Articles of Clean Clothing
Approximately $1,000,000 of thrift store clothing givento the needy for free
Medical Clinic Visits
Equivalent to about $45,000 worth of medical co-pays a year
In Addiction Recovery
Our free 9-month program would cost about $162,000 at a standard rehab
Chapel Attendees
Almost 100 unchurched people are hearing the Gospel daily
We are helping homeless and hurting men, women and children in Albany, NY find the help and support they need to change their lives.
Learn MoreTESTIMONIES
My name is Steve and I am 66 years old. I grew up in South Carolina with my grandmother who was the only mother I knew for years.
She sent me to church where I learned God was great, but that's all I knew. My mother moved to New York to find work, but didn't return until I was old enough to spend the summers with her. My home was with my grandmother until one morning I found her. She had passed away. I was just 11. I was always shy so moving to Queens to live with my mother was hard. New York had a faster pace than the south. And peer pressure began early. Beer, wine and marijuana helped me feel relaxed and able to fit in. Somewhere along the line I began using drugs, drinking frequently and experimenting with cocaine. Soon I was addicted. I married at 20 and had a son, Steve Jr., but my wife and I separated. I wasn't willing to settle down. I lived a sin-filled life and moved from one relationship to another. In 1990 I learned my wife had been shot and killed by her boyfriend. It was horrible and overwhelming. My life went downhill. I spent time incarcerated on drug charges and for violating parole. It took me 20 more years to finally humble myself and seek help. After spending time in various rehab programs and in a Rescue Mission in New Jersey I learned more about God. I understood Jesus loves me and died for me. I thought I was okay; but I stumbled back into my old ways. I had been successfully driving cabs – even owned my own. But my pride made me think life was all about me and i didn't need God. Overnight it seemed like I lost my job, lost all my money and had nowhere to live. My life was in turmoil and despair. Then, I heard God speak to my heart, "Have you had enough?" I remember getting on my knees with a repentant heart. I had learned about Capital City Rescue Mission so I took the bus to Albany and entered the New Life Program. I felt like part of the family right away. Studying God's Word every day has me realize my God and Savior can be trusted. And He has given me His Holy Spirit to help me obey Him. My favorite verse is 2 Cor. 5:17: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. God is shaping me into the man he created me to be. When I completed the New Life Program I was hired on staff at the Rescue Mission as a van driver. I enjoy driving to support the work of the Mission. My mentor, Pastor Reggie, and my church family at Riverview Baptist Church also support me. I have reconciled with my son, my daughter and my grandchildren. I love to visit with them in Queens. My faith is growing stronger every day. Your support has enabled me to be still and know God and to live His way. I am so grateful for Capital City Rescue Mission. Thank you for a new life in Christ.