Hello, I came to Raleigh Rescue for a presentation, followed by a 1 on 1 interview with the John Luckett. This place is dead. It's tired. Don't go there. Don't go there if you consider yourself a professional. While I knew right away I would not be a good fit, still waiting for some sort of email? Do yourself a favor, do not waste your time, very, very unprofessional.

I find it odd that fathers are not allowed to be in the program with their daughters. It's not like I can just leave her outside while I get help with the program. The strict policy about father's or just men seeking help is kind of confusing. I was told over the phone during intake that my 14 year old daughter was too old to be qualified to enter the program with her father. Why is there a age limit on emergency help? Why is this even a question when this is a Christian based facility? So Jesus turned down people who had children over 12? Make it make sense people. You say this is a place for hope and help. Well. We need hope and help. Mother's are allowed to have as many children in the program with them while they manage to get their life together. Meanwhile the men are not supposed to look at the females in the building. And can not have their child with them? Or they can have their daughters with them? I don't understand the true logic behind that. My daughter needs me with her. Please make this make sense.

My client, a pregnant woman experiencing displacement, was recently referred to Raleigh Rescue Mission for Coordinated Entry. What should have been a trauma-informed, compassionate intake process turned into an experience that was dismissive, rushed, and frankly degrading. The staff member who conducted the intake, Brenda, barely acknowledged my client’s situation, rushed through questions, and told her she needed prior employment history in order to move forward. Let me be clear: housing should never be conditional on employment — and especially not for someone who is pregnant and seeking safety. This interaction left my client feeling invisible, unheard, and judged at a time when she needed support the most. If this is how vulnerable people are being treated at first contact, I can’t imagine how many others have been turned away, overlooked, or silenced. Raleigh Rescue Mission claims to offer hope and transformation, but hope doesn’t begin with gatekeeping, policy misinformation, or poor treatment at the door. I sincerely hope this feedback is taken seriously, that the intake staff receives retraining, and that your approach to service delivery begins to reflect the dignity every human being deserves — regardless of their employment history. Until then, I would urge others to proceed with caution and consider alternative access points for Coordinated Entry when possible.