Our Programs
More Than a Place to Stay
Christ-centered, long-term residential program built around practical life-skills, job re-training, and life recovery with the goal of lasting change. Here's everything we offer and how it works together.
it's only the first step
Need Food & Safe Shelter?
A safe place to sleep with a clean bed. Nourishing meals every day. Meaningful daily responsibilities. Whether facing eviction, addiction, an abusive relationship, release from jail, or simply having nowhere else to turn-- men, women, and families come to The Path seeking help. This is a place to begin again—with hope, purpose, and a new direction.
Life-Change Through Long-Term Guidance
Safe shelter, nutritious meals, and clean clothing meet immediate needs, but lasting change requires more. Through biblical teaching, compassionate care, work therapy, and practical, Christ-centered guidance, you can overcome addiction, develop life and work skills, restore healthy relationships, and move toward a hope-filled future.
By God’s grace, this is a place to move forward—with stability, purpose, and a renewed direction for you and your family.
Journey beYond rescue
Providing Shelter, Food, Clothing & Recovery
We provide safe shelter, meals, clothing, job retraining, and structured recovery--not as separate options, but as one program.
Rescue
A safe place to stay when life falls apart for single adults, parents with their children, and families.
Recovery
Structured, Christ-centered “New Life” program addressing physical, life-skills, financial, and other barriers to stable, independent living.
Restoration
Biblical teaching, compassionate care, and practical guidance help people overcome addiction, develop life and work skills, restore healthy relationships, and build a hope-filled future.
Working Towards a Brand New Life
“I didn't believe my life could ever change. The Path started me on a journey I thought was impossible.” – A Former Client
When clients first arrive at The Path, the work of recovery begins right away. Within just two weeks, they are already growing in health, faith, and purpose. Take a glimpse into our rescue mission and the ongoing journey of restoring lives, now and into the future.
The Path Farm Program
Cultivating Purpose, Health, and Healing
“On the farm, there is just something so healing about working outside and growing food that we all eat.” –Program Graduate
Work Therapy is How Healing Begins
For men and women at The Path, our farm and gardens provide fresh food, physical exercise, a variety of work programs, and now help stock the cafeteria for daily meals. Adults learn to grow healthy food, then how to prepare it, and use in meals daily at the rescue mission’s cafeteria. Our community can benefit as well through a membership with The Path’s Farm Co-op. Men and women at The Path grow and harvest seasonal vegetables and prepare the weekly distribution for members.
THE PATH SHELTER BARGAIN STORE
Shop Well, Do Good
Shop new and gently used items—from furniture and home goods to appliances, clothing, accessories, and more. Your donations help provide work therapy activities for the men and women at The Path. With new items added daily, every visit is a chance to discover something special while supporting life recovery.
Get involved
Change Lives in Citrus & Marion County
Whether you give financially, items we need, or your time as a volunteer—every gift puts someone on the path to a restored life.
Give Now
Your gift brings hope and a new beginning to adults and families without a home. The Path is 100% community-supported, and grateful for friends like you. Thank you for being part of the miracle.
All Ways to Give
Your generosity offers Christ-centered guidance and a structured path towards a healthier future. Together, we make lasting change possible for people struggling with poverty and addiction.
Donate Goods
Whether you give needed supplies for our mission or gently used items for our thrift store, your generosity helps care for our clients and strengthens our community.
Volunteer
As a volunteer, you'll bring encouragement, connection, and hope to adults and children at The Path. Come be part of their journey—and make a lasting difference.