
The Rescue Mission of Trenton is deeply saddened by the passing of Furnie A. Gaines on Saturday August 15th, 2009. He will be greatly missed by all who his life touched.
Furnie's Story:
Furnie Gaines was in trouble.
The former cook had a drinking problem, and by the late 1980s had exhausted every program in the Atlantic City area designed to help him.
"They ran out of places to send me," he remembers.
Today, Gaines is a testament to the power of human will and a true American success story. With the help of Trenton’s Rescue Mission on Carroll Street, the 57-year-old Gaines is now the director of Support Services and Facility for the Mission. The Rescue Mission assists the homeless seeking shelter, food and clothing, as well as provide services to those battling addiction.

Mission Statement
The Rescue Mission of Trenton, New Jersey, is the agency in the City of Trenton that serves the truly needy men and women who have no place to turn for shelter, food, and clothing. The Mission provides a safe, clean, warm refuge for the homeless, the hungry, the transient, and the addicted.
The Mission provides services and counseling to encourage individuals to reach their greatest potential. The Mission creates an environment where one can live with dignity, build self-esteem, experience love, responsibility, and hope.
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