Citygate Network | Leading the Movement to End Homelessness
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Citygate Network | Leading the Movement to End Homelessness
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Together, we can end
homelessness
Citygate Network is a movement of gospel-centered ministries—rescue missions, recovery centers, outreach programs, and more—serving people facing homelessness, trauma, poverty, and addiction. We equip leaders with the relationships, resources, and support they need to respond with excellence and compassion—cultivating flourishing and life transformation for people in crisis.
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Media Innovation Competition 2026
Each year, Citygate Network’s Media Innovation Competition celebrates how God is at work through member ministries—highlighting excellence in innovative print and digital media.
This annual competition celebrates the incredible ways God is at work across the Citygate Network—through powerful storytelling, creative excellence, and media that reflects lives being transformed. It shines a spotlight on some of the most compelling media produced by and for our member ministries, elevating stories of hope, dignity, and redemption.
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2026 Annual Conference & Exposition
Join 1,200+ mission and ministry leaders for four days of
inspiration
,
training
, and
community
Discover the charm of Grand Rapids! This vibrant city will be the backdrop for our 2026 Annual Conference & Exposition at the world-class DeVos Place.
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Conversations on a Bench
Conversations on a Bench is a storytelling initiative designed to rehumanize those experiencing homelessness by inviting everyday people to sit down and hear stories that are too often overlooked. Each bench becomes a platform for raw, authentic conversation—shifting public perception, fostering collaboration, and reflecting the way Jesus saw and heard those He encountered during His time on earth.
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Member Spotlight
Meet Citygate Network members who make a difference in their communities.
This month's spotlight is Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission.
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2024 Impact Report
Discover the impact we make and explore how our member ministries tackle homelessness through collaboration and Kingdom transformation.
Photo courtesy of Knox Area Rescue Ministries
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A MOVEMENT THAT MATTERS
As one collective, we leverage the impact of hundreds of ministries to
create lasting change.
Together, we are committed to transforming lives and communities. By uniting our voices and efforts, we confront homelessness and its root causes with compassion, excellence, and lasting impact. Through this shared mission, Citygate Network members uplift one another, share best practices, and exchange hard-won wisdom—forming a trusted community of learning, support, and connection that reminds every ministry it is not alone.
About the Network
Champions of the marginalized
We are champions for the poor and marginalized, for those who are hungry, homeless, abused, and addicted.
Bold proclaimers of hope
We boldly bring God’s message of hope and transformation to people in the most challenging and difficult places.
Love and service in Jesus' name
We love and serve in Jesus’ name, desiring to see people rescued out of crisis, experiencing healing and restoration.
Photo courtesy of John 3:16 Mission
We’re more effective
together
0
million+
nights of shelter provided by Citygate Network members
0
million+
meals served by Citygate Network members
$
0
billion+
Citygate Network members' combined annual revenue
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more than 325 member organizations
dedicated to ending homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, poverty—and to seeing more people flourish.
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latest best practices
Collaborate with ministry leaders
and teams across throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean
Participate in both
virtual and in-person
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Connect with advocates
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Photos courtesy of Scott Mission (top right) and Union Gospel Mission, Salem (bottom left)
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Citygate Network is a movement of gospel-centered ministries—rescue missions, recovery centers, outreach programs, and more—serving people facing homelessness, trauma, poverty, and addiction. We equip leaders with the relationships, resources, and support they need to respond with excellence and compassion—cultivating flourishing and life transformation for people in crisis.
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Media Innovation Competition 2026
Each year, Citygate Network’s Media Innovation Competition celebrates how God is at work through member ministries—highlighting excellence in innovative print and digital media.
This annual competition celebrates the incredible ways God is at work across the Citygate Network—through powerful storytelling, creative excellence, and media that reflects lives being transformed. It shines a spotlight on some of the most compelling media produced by and for our member ministries, elevating stories of hope, dignity, and redemption.
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2026 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Conversations on a Bench
Conversations on a Bench is a storytelling initiative designed to rehumanize those experiencing homelessness by inviting everyday people to sit down and hear stories that are too often overlooked. Each bench becomes a platform for raw, authentic conversation—shifting public perception, fostering collaboration, and reflecting the way Jesus saw and heard those He encountered during His time on earth.
Learn More
Member Spotlight
Meet Citygate Network members who make a difference in their communities.
This month's spotlight is Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission.
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2024 Impact Report
Discover the impact we make and explore how our member ministries tackle homelessness through collaboration and Kingdom transformation.
Photo courtesy of Knox Area Rescue Ministries
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A MOVEMENT THAT MATTERS
As one collective, we leverage the impact of hundreds of ministries to
create lasting change.
Together, we are committed to transforming lives and communities. By uniting our voices and efforts, we confront homelessness and its root causes with compassion, excellence, and lasting impact. Through this shared mission, Citygate Network members uplift one another, share best practices, and exchange hard-won wisdom—forming a trusted community of learning, support, and connection that reminds every ministry it is not alone.
About the Network
Champions of the marginalized
We are champions for the poor and marginalized, for those who are hungry, homeless, abused, and addicted.
Bold proclaimers of hope
We boldly bring God’s message of hope and transformation to people in the most challenging and difficult places.
Love and service in Jesus' name
We love and serve in Jesus’ name, desiring to see people rescued out of crisis, experiencing healing and restoration.
Photo courtesy of John 3:16 Mission
We’re more effective
together
0
million+
nights of shelter provided by Citygate Network members
0
million+
meals served by Citygate Network members
$
0
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Citygate Network members' combined annual revenue
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