Stockton will mark a powerful new chapter in its fight against homelessness and addiction when the Gospel Center Rescue Mission (GCRM) hosts a ribbon cutting for its brand-new New Life Program Multi-Purpose Center at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 445 S. San Joaquin Street.
The three-story, 110-bed facility stands as a visible investment in hope, recovery, and second chances in the heart of downtown.
A Major Expansion of Impact
The 14,577 square-foot center was constructed by Diede Construction, Inc. of Lodi and is designed to support men working to rebuild their lives. The facility features dorm rooms with one to four beds, shower facilities, laundry rooms, classroom space, and expanded capacity for the Mission’s Recuperative Care Program.
More than a building, the center strengthens GCRM’s structured New Life Program, which includes:
- A first and second phase six-month residential addiction treatment program
- A one-year third-phase bridge housing program designed to support long-term stability
With this new center, participants will have an enhanced environment focused on recovery, accountability, education, and life skills development.
A Community Investment in People
The project represents a significant public-private partnership…