Mission Possible Run IX

Race Details

All proceeds benefit the City Mission‘s Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House

When

Saturday, August 3, 2024
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Where

Join the race at Peterswood Park in Venetia, PA!
750 Bebout Rd, Venetia, PA 15367
Shelter #4

Why

We're running to benefit the Veterans at the City Mission's Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans Home in Washington, PA

How

How Much

$25 registration fee (includes event t‐shirt & swag bag)

Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact our Corporate Relations Manager, Eric Smith:
724-222-8530 ext. 284 or esmith@citymission.org

Get Ready

All Proceeds Benefit City Mission's Veterans House

They served us. Now let’s serve them. City Mission’s goal is to do just that. By continuing to provide an environment that allows veterans to grow and heal, we offer the opportunity for veterans to work towards independent living while in the safety of a serene, Christ-centered home. With your help, we want to assist even more veterans and greatly improve their chances of a successful transition to becoming a happy, healthy, productive member of society. That is the reason City Mission has built a 22-bed shelter for homeless veterans, The Crabtree – Kovacicek Veterans House. Your contribution benefits the operations of this house and its continued growth.

Dedicate Your Run

Honor a veteran in your life by dedicating your run to them. Feel free to create your own sign or plaque, or use this template to commemorate your loved one.
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Dedications and photos can be sent to our Social Media Manager: Ldegnan@citymission.org
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‍Please post a photo of you on social media with your sign and make sure to tag @CityMission1941 and use hashtags #missionpossiblerun and #citymission!

Music to Run With

Here’s a list of songs to download for your Mission Possible Run! They will remind you of what is great about America and underscore the debt we owe to the veterans who have, for centuries, protected our precious freedoms.

Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House

Dream to Reality

Mission President/CEO Dean Gartland had long dreamed of a program for homeless veterans. Along with having a son who is a Marine Corps combat veteran, he has had countless experiences with veterans who needed a place to heal right in our own back yard. "They served us, now let's serve them," became the mantra of City Mission as the $2.8 million dollar veteran's facility was added to City Mission's Capital Campaign.
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Through the tireless efforts and contributions of the community and dedicated organizations from our community, the Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House opened its doors on July 3rd, 2018. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, the house will "care for him who has born the battle."

Inside the House

The Veteran's House accommodates 22 veterans. It is a three story house, with the first floor dedicated to providing medical services to all residents at City Mission.
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The 2nd and 3rd floors are the residential areas for the veterans. 11 veterans occupy each floor, comprised of 7 bedrooms all providing individual occupancy.
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Each floor has a common kitchen, a living room, bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities. To learn more about the Veteran's House: Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House

Thank You, Mission Possible
2024 Sponsors

Our Veterans

The City Mission is grateful for each individual who has served in the military, and because of this, we have devoted a 22-bed residence in our program specifically to this population: The Crabtree Kovacicek Veteran’s House, opened in July 2018.

Our veteran residents participate in the Life Recovery Program and also receive care from local veterans’ services. Research shows that veterans recover best when they are in fellowship with, and surrounded by other veterans. The City Mission continues to build and strengthen relationships with Veterans’ organizations and has created a program that meets the specific needs of this population.

They served us. Now let’s serve them.

Kevin came to City Mission in 2017 and is approaching 2 years clean and sober. Before coming to the Mission, he struggled with addiction and had been in and out of treatment facilities for 15 years. A veteran of the US Navy, Kevin has been living in City Mission’s Crabtree Kovacicek Veterans House since the day it opened.
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”Everybody has a story. Veterans are using drugs and alcohol to numb their pain and deal with PTSD. They aren’t getting the proper care they need. I’m happy I can be a part of helping veterans.”
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“I wanted to be a better person, a normal person in society, like I used to be. City Mission gave me hope when I thought hope was lost. I got my life back at City Mission.”

Kevin, Resident
U.S. Navy

Jeff came to City Mission severely depressed and malnourished. He said, “I was broke as broke can be.” He had suffered the loss of wives, children, property, and wealth. It took time for him to get his strength back, during the first few weeks he was required only to eat, rest, and heal.
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Once he regained some strength, Jeff participated in the Work Therapy program, first in janitorial and then in the distribution center warehouse.
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“City Mission has done wonders for me. “It’s really been a God-send. As a vet, it takes me a while to trust people. But God is love, and the City Mission is love. The staff here have shown God’s love to me in a way I’ve never experienced before.”

Jeff, Resident
U.S. Army

In 2018, Tim, an Air Force veteran, was living in a hotel behind a bar. He had lost his Mom and his job of nearly twenty years in 2010, and his life had been slowly unraveling ever since. “Before I came here,” he said, “there wasn’t a single activity in my life that didn’t involve a drink – even taking a shower.”
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“This place affords you all the opportunities you need to heal,” he said. “It’s not a homeless shelter in the way you think. They offer career placement and medical care and classes. It’s a place to heal your mind, body, and spirit. When you heal physically, it helps with your recovery, and that helps you re-establish your relationship with Christ.

Tim, Resident
U.S. Air Force