Meeting basic human needs through feeding, clothing, sheltering, case-management and changing lives for good since 1983.
Who We Are
The Good Shepherd Mission is a Christ centered, 501c3 non-profit organization. Our funding is through individuals, churches, area businesses, civic clubs, and our thrift store. We work with other local human services organizations and share resources as available. We serve all walks of life equally. Most of the people we serve are local and live in poverty. One-third of the clients we serve are elderly, and many are disabled. One-quarter of our clients are children.
What We Are Working On
We are working constantly working on assiting the homeless population of Walker County to get back on their feet to a productive life.
Transitional Housing for Lodgers
Huntsville is growing; therefore, our homeless population will grow as well. For this reason, the Board of Directors has approved us working on a solution. First, we were gifted an additional 3.7 acres of property that adjoins our former property line on the north end. We are currently exploring various housing solutions to expand the amount of homeless people we can help by adding physical capacity. Adding capacity will help us assist more people in recovering their lives and will keep more homeless people off of the streets of Huntsville.
A Work Program for Men
We have started a pilot, work program for men. This program provides opportunities for people in need of work around their houses to hire vetted men from the Good Shepherd Mission. Money is saved through this program for these men to get a place to live when they graduate the Life Recovery Program.
Check Out Our Newsletters
July 2025 March 2025Food Distribution Reports
Distribution Value Report (18 months) Client Report (6 months)Programs For People In Our Life Recovery Program
Our Education Partners
We work with education partners to help equip our lodgers for a vibrant spiritual life and a path to employment opportunities.
Addiction Recovery Classes
We require lodgers to take Bible centered addiction recovery classes. Overcomers is well know in Texas whereas Celebrate Recovery is a world-wide program.
Programs for our Clients
Our Food Pantry Partners
It's through the generosity of our donors and local and regional partners that we continue to meet the needs of many in Walker County. Thank You!
Providing a Thrift Store
Thanks to our generous donors of funifure, clothing and household goods, GSM opporates a thrift store that provides clothing for the needy throughout the year and low cost items for purchase. All monies collected help pay the expenses at the Mission.
Our Energy Partner
We work with Entergy to provide periodic assistance to seniors who are in need. Thank you!
