Whosoever Gospel Mission

Sharing God's Love Since 1892

Whosoever Gospel Mission

  • Heading in a New Direction ~ Ira’s Story

    Heading in a New Direction ~ Ira’s Story

    Before coming to the Mission, Ira was heading full speed down the road of self-destruction.  His addiction to drugs left him with no job, no home, and a trail of broken relationships. Ira thanks God for using the Mission to help him change course.  Today, Ira is drug free, and his family tells him…

  • Girl Scouts bring Easter Treats to the Men

    Troop 7112 brought smiles and a special treat to the men at the Mission when they baked and served Easter cupcakes and cookies.  They also made special centerpieces for our tables.  We thank the fine ladies of Troop 7112 for a job well done!

  • The Power of Love ~ Rodney’s Story

    “Hello!  My name is Rodney Foote, and I’m the Dorm Supervisor at the Whosoever Gospel Mission.  I’m a graduate, and I highly appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to come here.  By God’s grace and with the help of the staff members here at the Mission, I was able to turn my…

  • From the Director ~ April 2012

    Dear Friend of the Mission, During the last three weeks, we had more than 20 volunteer college and high school groups serve at the Mission during their spring break from school.  We had groups from New York, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.  These young people helped out in…

  • Perseverance Paid Off

    Ross, Jose, Rodney and Ira persevered through numerous obstacles, worked hard, obtained financial self-sufficiency and successfully graduated from the Mission’s New Life Program!  Ross (a retired City employee), Jose (a successful barber) and Ira (the Mission’s new full-time truck driver who is taking night classes to get his commercial driver’s license) all moved out…

  • More than a key ~ Wiljen’s Story

    “What appears to be an ordinary key to others symbolizes much more to me – it’s a sign of restored relationships and regained trust.  Twenty years ago, because of my lifestyle, this key was taken from me.  Today, after twenty years, I got it back!  This key is the key to my mother’s house. …

  • More than a meal

    The Mission serves three hearty, nutritious and balanced meals each day without charge to the 50 homeless men living at the Mission.  Three times a day, the dining hall turns into a place of joyful fellowship filled with laughter and good conversation as men who are working hard to overcome addictions, strengthen their educational,…

  • From the Director ~ February 2012

    Dear Friend of the Mission, Being homeless and living on the cold, hard streets of Philadelphia is bad for your health.  Homeless people are more subject to serious health issues such as heart disease, diabetes and infections.  Homeless people also suffer from malnourishment and a host of health problems resulting from a poor diet. …

  • Tears of Joy ~ Richard’s Story

    “My experience this Christmas was wonderful.  The reason I say this is because of the renewed hope and restoration that’s happening in my life here at the Mission.  Before coming to  the Mission I felt hopeless, I was living in darkness and it felt like I was carrying the weight of the world on…

  • From the Director, January 2012

    Dear Friend of the Mission, “Last year I was homeless and living on the streets during Christmas.” “I had the best Christmas ever spending it with my teenage daughters who have invited me to be part of their lives after years of being an absent father.”  “I have been in prison for 8 of…