Fairhaven Rescue Mission

Fairhaven Rescue Mission has been serving people in Northern Kentucky for over 40 years. It is a Christ-centered, nonprofit organization in Covington, KY that offers an emergency overnight shelter for men, a free daily community dinner open to everyone, a long-term recovery program for men, and a thrift store. All services are free of charge to those in need.

Who Can Visit?

The Daily Community Dinner is open to everyone — men, women, and families are all welcome. Dinner is served every day of the year, including holidays.

The Men's Emergency Overnight Shelter is open to men only. Beds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to Register?

For the overnight shelter, registration begins at 5:45 PM each night. To improve your chances of getting a bed, arrive at the back door no earlier than 5:30 PM (per city ordinance). You will need to:

• Bring a valid, current state ID (any state is accepted)
• Pass a breathalyzer test upon entry
• Agree to follow the Mission's guidelines and rules

For the community dinner, simply arrive at the back door by 5:30 PM. Adult guests are required to take a breathalyzer test upon entry.

How Often You Can Visit?

You can come to the community dinner every night of the year, no matter what.

For the overnight shelter, you can stay up to 14 consecutive nights. After your stay ends, you must wait 30 days before registering for a bed again. If you leave during your 14-night stay and do not return by 6:30 PM, you will also need to wait 30 days. However, you are still welcome to come for dinner and chapel any night, even if you are not eligible for a bed.

Good to Know

• Doors close at 6:30 PM — if you leave the Mission, you cannot return after that time
• There is a designated smoking area on site
• Women and families are welcome for dinner and chapel, but must leave when overnight services begin (after 6:30 PM)
• All services are free of charge

Food & Essentials

A hot dinner with a drink and dessert is served every single day, 365 days a year. The meal is open to all — men, women, and families.

How to Pick Up

Line up at the back door no earlier than 5:30 PM. Dinner begins at 5:45 PM and service runs until 6:30 PM.

Additional Support

Men's New Life Program — This is a free, long-term residential recovery program for men dealing with homelessness, addiction, or other life challenges. The program includes:

• Holistic case management and counseling
• Life skills classes and strengths-based curriculum
• Work therapy at the Mission and thrift store
• Help getting a GED, Medicaid, disability benefits, or ID
• Job placement assistance and support saving for the future
• Help finding permanent housing
• Transportation and connection to a local church

The program starts without a job so staff can focus on each person's health and personal growth first. Once a participant is ready, the Mission helps them find a full-time, career-minded job. Participants are encouraged to save 60% of their income and tithe 10%.

To learn more, contact program manager Bryon Harvey at 859-491-1027.

Clothing and Emergency Assistance — Available on a case-by-case basis. Call the Mission at 859-491-1027 to talk with staff.

Thrift Store Coupons — Every Tuesday and Thursday, guests who come to dinner receive a "50% Off Entire Purchase" coupon for the Fairhaven Thrift Store.

Fairhaven Thrift Store — Open to the public at 3921 Winston Ave., Latonia, KY. Store hours: Monday–Thursday and Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM, Friday: 10 AM–7 PM, Sunday: Closed. Store phone: 859-655-9333.

Facilities

• Shower access is available — overnight shelter guests are required to shower, and the shower is also available to those not staying overnight
• Laundry services are included for overnight guests
• Restrooms are available during dinner service
• A chapel service is held every night after dinner
• There is a designated smoking area on site

Ways to Give

You can support Fairhaven Rescue Mission in several ways:

• Financial donations — Donate online at secure.qgiv.com/for/fairhavenrescuemission
• Food donations — Institutional-sized canned goods are especially helpful. Items most needed include: coffee, green beans, carrots, corn, cereal, vegetable oil, and instant potatoes
• Hygiene and winter items — See the Amazon Wish List for current needs
• Donation drives — Call 859-491-1027 to organize a drive
• Legacy giving — Consider including the Mission in your estate planning

For just $3.55, you can provide one complete meal for a neighbor in need.

How to Join the Team?

Fairhaven has 75+ volunteers who help keep the Mission running. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Current volunteer opportunities include:

• Food Donation Pick-Ups — Picking up food donations from local grocery stores or restaurants and bringing them to the Mission
• Kitchen Assistance — Prep work, cleaning, dish washing, and help with food deliveries
• Evening Dinner Service — Helping prepare and serve meals; arrive by 5:30 PM
• Evening Chapel Service — Singing and sharing the Gospel message; arrive by 6:50 PM
• Thrift Store — Receiving donations and engaging with customers

To sign up, fill out the volunteer form at fairhavenmission.org/volunteer or call Chris Rutledge at 859-491-1027.