Partner with the Silver City Gospel Mission

Ways a nonprofit or public agency can work with us so the people we both serve get help faster. Each card shows what you could do, what we do for you, and what you both gain.

How to use this page

This page is for nonprofits and public agencies (hospitals, clinics, jails and courts, schools, counselors, benefits offices) that serve the same people we do.

  1. Find your kind of organization. The small gray label at the top of each card says who it's for. Or use "Jump to a partnership" above.
  2. Read the card. It says what you'd do, what the Mission does for you, and what you both gain.
  3. Press "Become partners". The form opens already filled in from the card. Change anything, then send it. About 3 minutes.
  4. Talk, then sign. Our Manager calls you. When you agree, you both sign a short agreement online: one year, no money, either side can end it with 30 days' notice.

Example: a health clinic picks "Nurse hours at the Mission," presses Become partners, adds "Tuesdays work best for us," and sends. Our Manager calls that week to set it up. Agencies that must use their own agreement form can.

Not sure this is the right page? See all the ways to work with us
Where we need more helpUse this to see what help Grant County is missing, and offer to fill a gap. Partner with the MissionFor nonprofits and public agencies (hospitals, clinics, courts, schools) that serve the same people we do. Businesses, churches and neighborsFor businesses, churches and clubs, and for giving goods like extra stock or clothing. Groups working togetherIdeas for two other organizations to team up. The Mission helps start it. Letters of supportNeed a grant letter from the Mission, or want to write one for us. Grant Partnership BoardFind partners for your own grant, or offer to help another group's.

No service at the Mission requires taking part in worship or any religious activity, so public agencies, schools and secular groups can partner with us freely.

A hospital

Call us before discharge

What you could do with us
Call the Mission before discharging someone who has nowhere to stay Share a simple discharge plan (with the patient's permission)
What we do for you
Plan a bed, meals and a shower for the day they leave Help them keep follow-up appointments
What both gain
Fewer return visits to the emergency room; better outcomes to report
Helps fill a gap: A place to heal after the hospital
Become partners
A jail, probation or parole office

Plan releases together

What you could do with us
Call us before releasing someone with nowhere to go Tell them about the Mission on the way out
What we do for you
Give an address for mail and check-ins, meals and a shower Help replace ID and documents
What both gain
People make their check-ins and court dates; fewer return to jail
Helps fill a gap: Help on the day people leave jail
Become partners
A health clinic

Nurse hours at the Mission

What you could do with us
Hold nurse or health worker hours at the Mission on a regular day Accept warm handoffs for follow-up care
What we do for you
Provide a private space and bring patients to you Help you find and follow up with unhoused patients
What both gain
Patients who are hard to reach get care; more people seen
Helps fill a gap: Foot and wound care
Become partners
A counseling or behavioral health provider

A counselor on site

What you could do with us
Put a counselor at the Mission for a few hours a week Take warm referrals the same week
What we do for you
Give a warm, steady place where people come every day Remind people of appointments and walk them over
What both gain
People stay engaged in care; fewer crises
Helps fill a gap: 24/7 mobile crisis help
Become partners
A domestic violence program

Two-way referrals and cross-training

What you could do with us
Refer people to us for meals, clothing and showers Train our staff to spot and respond to abuse
What we do for you
Refer people to you safely and quickly Give clothing and hygiene kits for families leaving
What both gain
Safer, faster help for survivors
Become partners
A benefits or Income Support office

Benefits sign-up day

What you could do with us
Hold a monthly sign-up or renewal day at the Mission
What we do for you
Help people gather their papers before you arrive Provide the space and a phone
What both gain
More complete applications; fewer people losing benefits
Helps fill a gap: Help applying for SSI and disability
Become partners
A school district homeless liaison

Families in school

What you could do with us
Send families who are doubled up or homeless our way Let us know what students need
What we do for you
Meals, clothing, hygiene kits and school-supply help for students Refer families to you
What both gain
Students stay in school and come ready to learn
Helps fill a gap: Year-round transitional housing
Become partners
A college or university program

Student placements

What you could do with us
Place social work, nursing or counseling students at the Mission Offer free tax help (VITA) at our site
What we do for you
Real hours with real people, and a supervisor on site Help with research and data for papers
What both gain
Students learn; neighbors get help
Become partners
A police or sheriff's department

Help instead of jail

What you could do with us
Call us when someone needs help, not jail (loitering, sleeping outside, a person with a sign) Share our street guides with officers
What we do for you
Take people in for a meal, a shower or a bed Follow up so the same calls happen less often
What both gain
Fewer repeat calls; officers back on patrol sooner
Helps fill a gap: 24/7 mobile crisis help
Become partners
A veterans group or veterans office

Find and serve veterans

What you could do with us
Hold outreach on a Friday at the Mission Take warm referrals for benefits and housing
What we do for you
Ask every guest at check-in if they served, and refer veterans to you
What both gain
More veterans connected to what they earned
Become partners
A food bank or pantry

Share food and stagger days

What you could do with us
Coordinate pantry days with us so someone is open more days Refer people when your shelves are low
What we do for you
Refer people to your days and hours Share local donations we can pass on (never food bank product without permission)
What both gain
Less food wasted, fewer days with nothing open
Helps fill a gap: Food on weekends
Become partners
An animal shelter or rescue

Keep people and pets together

What you could do with us
Give pet food for our pantry Offer short-term fostering so owners can enter shelter or treatment
What we do for you
Tell pet owners about your low-cost care Keep the pet food shelf stocked and track who uses it
What both gain
Fewer surrendered pets; people accept help they would otherwise refuse
Helps fill a gap: Shelter that keeps couples, pets and families together
Become partners
A public library

Computers, phones and ID help

What you could do with us
Help our guests with computers, email and printing Host ID and benefits help days
What we do for you
Send people with a note of what they need Teach our volunteers to help in your space
What both gain
More people reach online services
Helps fill a gap: A place to sign up for housing
Become partners
A legal aid group

Record-clearing and legal clinics

What you could do with us
Hold a regular clinic at the Mission (fines, licenses, record clearing, benefits appeals)
What we do for you
Gather papers ahead of time and fill the sign-up list Provide a private room
What both gain
Barriers to jobs and housing removed
Helps fill a gap: A walk-in public defender office
Become partners
A recovery program

A path from recovery to work

What you could do with us
Hold a weekly meeting at the Mission Take warm referrals for treatment
What we do for you
Refer people ready for recovery and hold a bed or meal for them Connect graduates to work
What both gain
More people start and stay in recovery
Become partners
A senior center or home health agency

Check on older neighbors

What you could do with us
Refer seniors who need meals or clothing Tell us when a senior is at risk of losing housing
What we do for you
Senior Pantry and meals, and volunteers for check-in calls
What both gain
Older neighbors stay safe at home
Helps fill a gap: Senior meal delivery and senior help
Become partners
A street outreach or harm reduction program

Outreach on the streets together

What you could do with us
Bring outreach workers by the Mission on a set day Share where people are camping so we can bring meals and coats
What we do for you
Give a base for supplies, a shower and a meal for the people you meet Refer people who want treatment or housing
What both gain
More people reached; less duplicate work
Become partners
A housing authority or housing program

Housing navigation hours

What you could do with us
Hold office hours at the Mission for applications and the waiting list Tell us when units open up
What we do for you
Help people gather papers and keep in touch while they wait Help with move-in basics from our thrift store
What both gain
Fewer lost applications; units filled faster
Helps fill a gap: A place to sign up for housing
Become partners
A workforce or job training center

Job readiness at the Mission

What you could do with us
Hold a monthly job readiness session or job fair at the Mission Save a few training slots for people we refer
What we do for you
Fill the seats, provide interview clothes and help with rides
What both gain
More people placed in jobs
Become partners
An adult education or literacy program

GED and reading help

What you could do with us
Hold tutoring hours at the Mission Take referrals for GED and reading classes
What we do for you
Provide a quiet room and remind people of class times
What both gain
More adults finish school
Become partners
An early childhood or home visiting program

Help for families with young children

What you could do with us
Visit families who stay with us or come for meals Refer families who need food and clothing
What we do for you
Diapers, clothing and food for young families Refer families to your home visits
What both gain
Young children get a healthier start
Become partners
A nutrition program or extension office

Healthy meals together

What you could do with us
Teach a short cooking or nutrition class at the Mission Share recipes for pantry foods
What we do for you
Gather guests and volunteers, and provide the kitchen
What both gain
Healthier meals from the same food
Become partners
An emergency management office

Shelter when it's dangerous

What you could do with us
Tell us when a weather emergency is coming Include the Mission in the county's emergency plan
What we do for you
Open as a contact point, share supplies and help reach people outside
What both gain
No one is missed in an emergency
Helps fill a gap: Warming centers that last, and cool places on hot days
Become partners
A crisis line or suicide prevention group

Mental health first aid for all

What you could do with us
Train our staff and volunteers in suicide prevention Post crisis line information with us
What we do for you
Host trainings and share them with other local groups
What both gain
More people know what to do in a crisis
Helps fill a gap: 24/7 mobile crisis help
Become partners
A pharmacy assistance or prescription program

Same-day medicine help

What you could do with us
Help people who run out of medicine get refills or low-cost options Take warm referrals the same day
What we do for you
Help people gather their prescriptions and insurance papers Bring them to you or call ahead
What both gain
Fewer emergency room visits for missed medicine
Become partners
A peer support or recovery community organization

Peer support from people who've been there

What you could do with us
Put a peer support worker at the Mission on set days
What we do for you
Give them a room and introduce them to guests who want to talk
What both gain
People trust someone who has walked the same road
Helps fill a gap: Detox beds close to home
Become partners
A youth shelter or runaway program

Safe places for youth

What you could do with us
Take referrals for young people without a safe place Train us on how to help young people safely
What we do for you
Feed, clothe and refer young people, and call you right away
What both gain
Young people are safe sooner
Become partners
An immigrant or refugee services group

Help for neighbors who speak Spanish

What you could do with us
Hold a monthly help day at the Mission Help us translate signs and forms
What we do for you
Gather people, share space and spread the word
What both gain
Neighbors get help in their own language
Become partners
A hospice or home health agency

Hospice and end-of-life care

What you could do with us
Help people without homes who are seriously ill Tell us when a guest needs a place to rest
What we do for you
Help find a bed, meals and a person to sit with them
What both gain
No one dies alone or outside
Become partners
A chaplaincy or spiritual care program

Faith-neutral chaplain hours

What you could do with us
Offer listening hours for anyone who wants them (never required)
What we do for you
Provide a quiet room and let guests know it's there
What both gain
Comfort for those who want it
Become partners
A transportation or senior ride program

Volunteer drivers

What you could do with us
Add the Mission as a pickup point for rides to appointments
What we do for you
Schedule rides and remind people of pickup times
What both gain
Fewer missed appointments
Helps fill a gap: Rides to the doctor, on weekends and from rural areas
Become partners
A tribal office or Indian Health Service clinic

Tribal liaison days

What you could do with us
Hold a liaison day at the Mission a few times a year
What we do for you
Gather neighbors, help with papers and provide the space
What both gain
Native neighbors reach the help they are entitled to
Helps fill a gap: Help for Native American neighbors
Become partners
A public defender or legal defense office

Public defender hours at the Mission

What you could do with us
Hold walk-in hours at the Mission once or twice a month Meet clients who have no phone or address here
What we do for you
Set up a private room, sign people up and remind them of the day Help clients keep court dates and get your messages
What both gain
Fewer missed court dates and warrants; clients you can actually reach
Helps fill a gap: A walk-in public defender office
Become partners
A detox or treatment center

A held bed and a ride to treatment

What you could do with us
Hold a bed or an intake slot for someone ready to stop today Call us when they finish, so they don't come home to nothing
What we do for you
Arrange the ride, help with ID and papers, and keep their things safe Welcome them back with meals, clothing and support
What both gain
People get into treatment while they're ready; fewer people lost on the way
Helps fill a gap: Detox beds close to home
Become partners
A homeless services or Coordinated Entry agency

Housing sign-ups at the Mission

What you could do with us
Do housing assessments at the Mission on a set day Tell us when someone on our list is matched to housing
What we do for you
Bring people in, help them gather papers, and give them an address for mail Help us find people when their housing comes through
What both gain
More people on the housing list; matches that don't fall through because no one could be found
Helps fill a gap: A place to sign up for housing
Become partners
A mobile dental or vision program

Mobile dental van stops

What you could do with us
Park your van at the Mission on a regular day
What we do for you
Provide power and water hookup if possible, sign people up, and send reminders Help people gather Medicaid cards and papers before the visit
What both gain
Full schedules for you; neighbors get teeth and eyes cared for
Helps fill a gap: Dental care and glasses
Become partners
A podiatry, wound care or nursing program

Foot care clinic

What you could do with us
Hold a foot and wound care clinic at the Mission each month
What we do for you
Provide a clean space, a wash station, and new socks and shoes from our clothing bank
What both gain
Small wounds caught before they become hospital stays
Helps fill a gap: Foot and wound care
Become partners
A public health office

Shots and screenings where people are

What you could do with us
Offer vaccines, hepatitis C and TB tests, and blood pressure checks at the Mission Share health alerts we should pass on
What we do for you
Set up the space, spread the word, and help people come back for follow-up shots
What both gain
Higher vaccination and testing rates in a group that's hard to reach
Become partners
A Social Security or benefits office

Social Security help days

What you could do with us
Schedule phone or video appointments from the Mission on a set day Tell us which papers people need
What we do for you
Provide a quiet room, a phone and a computer, and help people gather papers
What both gain
Fewer missed appointments and incomplete applications
Helps fill a gap: Help applying for SSI and disability
Become partners
A child support office

Child support help for parents starting over

What you could do with us
Hold a help day at the Mission for parents who are behind or just out of jail Explain how to lower or pause payments
What we do for you
Find the parents, help them with ID and papers, and connect them to jobs
What both gain
Parents back in touch with the system; more support actually paid to children
Helps fill a gap: Help on the day people leave jail
Become partners
An EMS, fire or hospital emergency department

A team for people who call 911 often

What you could do with us
Meet with us monthly about the few people who call 911 or visit the ER most Call us when one of them is released
What we do for you
Check on them, give meals and showers, and help them keep appointments
What both gain
Fewer ambulance runs and ER visits; people get steady care instead
Helps fill a gap: 24/7 mobile crisis help
Become partners
A Medicaid health plan (care coordination)

Care coordinators who meet members here

What you could do with us
Send care coordinators to meet members at the Mission Help members find doctors, rides and medicine
What we do for you
Help you find members you can't reach by phone or mail, and give them a place to meet
What both gain
Members you can actually reach; better health for people who need it most
Helps fill a gap: Doctors who prescribe mental health medicine
Become partners
An independent living or disability services center

Disability help and equipment

What you could do with us
Hold help hours at the Mission for disability benefits, equipment and home changes Lend wheelchairs, walkers and canes
What we do for you
Bring people to you, and let you know when someone needs equipment
What both gain
People with disabilities stay safer and more independent
Helps fill a gap: Senior meal delivery and senior help
Become partners
A WIC office

WIC sign-ups for moms and babies

What you could do with us
Sign up pregnant women and young children at the Mission on a set day
What we do for you
Spread the word, help families gather papers, and share baby supplies we receive
What both gain
More eligible families signed up; healthier moms and babies
Become partners
A home repair or weatherization program

Home repair referrals both ways

What you could do with us
Take referrals for seniors and families whose homes are unsafe or have no heat Tell us when someone needs a hand moving out during repairs
What we do for you
Find homes that need help and help people apply Help with meals and clothing while repairs are going on
What both gain
People stay in their homes instead of becoming homeless
Helps fill a gap: Home repairs that keep people housed
Become partners
A behavioral health clinic or telehealth provider

Video visits with a prescriber

What you could do with us
Hold video visits with a psychiatric prescriber at the Mission on a set day See people within a week of leaving the hospital or jail when you can
What we do for you
Give a private room, a computer and a staff member to help people get connected Remind people of their visit and help them pick up their medicine
What both gain
People stay on their medicine and out of the emergency room; fewer missed visits
Helps fill a gap: Doctors who prescribe mental health medicine
Become partners

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