Who we are

Rodney’s mission is simple: “Hope without judgment.”

Rodney Richardson was in a very dark place and hated God for the way his life had turned out. In 2015, Rodney received Jesus as Lord and Savior. Since then, nothing has been the same.

Rodney says God told him to “get off his butt.” So Rodney did just that. He stepped out and found his purpose. Sidewalk Rescue, a homeless outreach ministry, was born.

Since founding the ministry, Rodney has witnessed miracles. He has seen the gospel come alive as his ministry touched the lives of those he’s served, and he has seen the way God provides for Sidewalk Rescue and blesses this work. Through grace, his life has changed in an unbelievable way.

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“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will share a meal together as friends. Start the conversation, open the door.”

~ Rev 3:20 NLT

Board of Directors

Rodney Richardson

Founder, Minister, CEO, Treasurer

Sarah Doll

President

Justin Boggs

Vice President

Julie Holland Bailey

Secretary

“The call was a mere 4 years ago and came in the eyes of a broken man seeking a peace he still longs for. The path ahead of me was all but clear or easy. These were not the first sad eyes I would experience. I have seen that homelessness is a trauma experiences by the lost and those who choose to serve them. I longed to serve and no one was exempt. My mission started small with a bit of technology help then a flyer, and before I knew it I was a president of a 501c3 in my 40’s. The prestige was irrelevant to me because I was part of a mission far greater than anything I could do on my own. Those sad eyes belonged to Rodney Richardson, my friend and mentor, and our small light became a beacon to the hearts of the homeless. One bag, one prayer and we create a dent in hopelessness.”

~ Sarah Doll, President