Open Morning
Meet with Glasgow City Mission staff and volunteers from around Glasgow. After an introduction and refreshments you will then be free to talk to our staff members from all areas of our work – City Centre Project, Child and Family Centre (Govan) and Overnight Welcome Centre.
Saturday 30 September
10:00-12:00
AT THE FOREFRONT OF COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR THE CITY’S MARGINALISED SINCE 1826.
Barry’s Story
Barry has experienced homelessness, addiction and hopelessness. Now he has a home, is free from addiction and is using his gifts to help others.
Two Centuries of Service in Glasgow
Learn about our history, our current work, and our hopes and plans for the future of Glasgow City Mission.
We offer multiple pathways to new life. We look at the whole person; addressing trauma and complex needs ensuring individuals can manage their emotional wellbeing.
David Harper, Rehab Pathways Manager
Connect magazine
Our Connect magazine goes out three times a year – full of news and stories about the impact of our work on people affected by homelessness and poverty. We can send it to you by post or email. We’ll also occasionally send you other mailings.
Featured Article
Wilfred, from Rwanda, has a full-time job as a Health Care Support Worker, a Certificate in Criminal Law and volunteers regularly with us at Glasgow City Mission. It is hard to believe that when he firstcame to our Bible study for overseas guests he was distressed, lonely and on the verge of taking his own life.
News and blogs
Glasgow Overnight Welcome Centre 2023/24
We are pleased to confirm that for the 14th year in a row Glasgow City Mission will open our Overnight Welcome Centre (OWC) on 1 December 2023.
Overnight Welcome Centre Award
Our Overnight Welcome Centre (OWC) has been honoured by Police Scotland. Our manager, Elyse MacKinnon, accepted the award on behalf of the OWC at the City Chambers.
Housing Settlement Officers (HSOs)
Sometimes our guests find themselves struggling in stressful circumstances. In this case, our Housing Settlement Officers helped sort out a difficult housing issue.
Men’s Group take a trip to Tiree
We recently had fabulous support from friends on Tiree which allowed our men’s group to take an exciting trip to the island and enjoy a few days away from Glasgow.