Newsroom

Caring for the Vulnerable During Historic Cold Weather: A Chat with Waterfront Mission’s Clay Romano

January 24, 2025

This morning, Waterfront Mission President/CEO Clay Romano joined Pensacola News Radio host Andrew McKay to discuss the impactful week at the Mission. A historic snowstorm swept through Pensacola, creating one of the busiest weeks ever for the Mission’s operations. During the conversation, Clay highlighted the Mission’s response to the crisis and the efforts to care…

Business Leaders and Community Non-Profit Renovate for a Purpose

January 15, 2025

Pensacola, FL – Exciting things happen when employees from Pensacola’s largest employer collaborate with the city’s longest-standing non-profit organization! Waterfront Rescue Mission, a cornerstone of support for the Gulf Coast’s homeless and those struggling with addiction, recently sought to renovate the Nehemiah House, the oldest of Waterfront’s transitional houses. The Nehemiah House has been vacant…

2024 Candlelight Memorial Service

November 13, 2024

The 2024 Candlelight Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, November 21st at both our Pensacola and Mobile Missions. The purpose of this event is to remember those in the homeless community who have lost their lives in the last year. We invite the community to join us in prayer during this event. DATE: November 21, 2023…

Thanksgiving Volunteering Opportunities

November 13, 2024

Gather, give, and serve! Join our Thanksgiving volunteer team to help those in need. Sign-ups are now available online via our Volunteer Portal. Whether you would like to help with food prep before Thanksgiving or help with a variety of tasks during our Thanksgiving banquet, you can find a variety of opportunities at the Mission…

2023 Cold Weather Community Forum

October 17, 2023

The Cold Weather Community Forum will take place on Wednesday, November 8th. Real Change Escambia will run the event, but it will be hosted at Waterfront Rescue Mission in Pensacola. The purpose of this event is to team up with our community partners to produce a “cold weather plan” for this winter.  LOCATION: Waterfront Rescue Mission, 348…

Our Summer LifeBuilder Graduation

October 13, 2023

This August we celebrated the men that graduated from our LifeBuilder Recovery Program. Earlier this year, the 90-day program was restructured to a three-phase program totaling 9 months in duration. Phase 1 – Recovery Readiness, Phase 2- LifeBuilder, and Phase 3 – Career Development. This format was to better ensure that our clients were equipped…

man who has completed our recovery program

Ronnie’s Story

October 13, 2023

Ronnie spent 26 years of his life addicted to drugs, but in the last five years, Ronnie’s life has completely changed. In the last five years, Ronnie has Graduated from a recovery program. Been married for four years. Received custody of his son. Started his own business. Taught weekly classes to men going through an…

man who has completed our recovery program

Dennis’s Story

October 2, 2023

Meet Dennis. Dennis came to Waterfront in 2012 after spending 15 years abusing every drug imaginable and living on the streets in both Birmingham and Pensacola. While at Waterfront he graduated from our Recovery Program and learned about the importance of accountability in living a sober life. Eight years into his sobriety journey, Dennis found…

Bobby’s Story

October 2, 2023

Bobby is another year clean and sober!  For twenty years he had struggled with the vicious cycle of drinking and drugs. This led to other destructive habits, job losses, and broken relationships with family. He came to Waterfront for our Recovery Program and prayed to God asking for help. Bobby made the commitment to change…

Get updates on how your support is changing lives, news on special events, how you can get involved, and more.