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History
Originally at 1314 Vine Street in downtown Cincinnati, the Mission provided food and clothing to the needy, care for the sick, and a ministry of hope and Good News to those in jail and on the streets. In the years that followed, the work grew and the need for more space became evident. In 1943, the Mission purchased a former church building at 1419 Elm Street in Over-The-Rhine. It is still in the same location today. A new building was built in 1969 alongside the existing one, to create a facility in which to better address the needs of the homeless. This additional building allowed the Mission to expand its services. Room to house overnight guests increased, and the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program expanded. In 1998, Having the Courage to Change, a women’s recovery program, became a ministry of City Gospel Mission and is continuing to further the Mission's goals of renewing hope and rebuilding lives.
CityCURE offers proven ability to reach out to and provide hope for urban youth while City Gospel Mission brings faithful service in feeding, sheltering, and rehabilitating homeless and hurting men and women, providing physical and spiritual help to those in need. With the merger, City Gospel Mission is now part of a multi-faceted ministry dedicated to:
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City Gospel Mission opened its doors for the first time on August 3, 1924. Twenty-nine people attended the first service. Mr. James N. Gamble of Procter & Gamble was the first President of the Board.
Work with children has always been important to the Mission's ministry and continues today. In 2001, City Gospel Mission merged with 
