My name is Rusty, and for much of my adult life, I have experienced homelessness firsthand. This journey has given me a deep understanding of the barriers that people facing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges encounter every day. Here in St. Louis, Missouri, and Illinois, I am committed to breaking down the disparities that keep people from achieving self-sufficiency and hope.

Through Holy Guard Mission, I plan to open training facilities that offer basic literacy and job-skills training. These centers will provide opportunities for people to work with our own service companies or join an entrepreneurship program, helping them build a path toward independence. I also want to secure spaces—either rented or owned—for storing food and supplies, which we will distribute free of charge throughout the greater St. Louis area to those who need it most. Most importantly, we need a building or land to develop into a homeless shelter, a safe haven where anyone in the St. Louis area can find shelter and safety. We will provide food and essentials, trusting that God will continue to provide as He has led us to this platform.

This mission is not just for St. Louis. My vision is to expand Holy Guard Mission to cities like Memphis, Jackson, Mobile, Montgomery, Atlanta, and Pensacola, reaching even more people in need. Any donations given will be used to help make this possible. This is a real fundraising mission with real lives on the line. I invite you to invest in what your heart says and join me in making a difference.