Same Vision
Our History
Faith City Mission was founded on March 7th, 1951, by Dick and Bea Hoagen. Their vision was to provide a safe place for the poor to receive food and shelter. As they assisted guests in getting back on their feet, some chose to join the staff, while others found hope and transformation. Above all, Dick and Bea's greatest desire was for everyone they encountered to experience the love of Jesus and commit their lives to Him.
FCM, Timeline
March 7th 1951
Faith City Mission was founded by the Hoagen's.
The first location was found on the corner of 4th and pierce
1952
The Hoagen's started working at the second largest Mission in Los Angeles. While they were gone, some close friends ran Faith City Mission in Amarillo
1954
They returned to Amarillo and moved into a larger facility at 401 E 4th street. They went from having a single open concept room to a building that had a dormitory for men, a chapel, dining room, kitchen, and small office
1956
The Hoagen family left Amarillo to begin another location in Lubbock Texas.
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In Amarillo Faith City Mission served 35,158 meals, 11,662 safe nights, and 11,813 people were clothed.
April 14, 1958
The Hoagen's began another Mission in Wichita falls before returning to Amarillo. This Mission still operates today and is known as Faith Mission
December 31, 1959
Faith City received a grant for a new facility located on 5th Avenue after receiving a notice that they would no longe be able to operate in their current location due to a parking lot that the city was wanting to make.
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In the 1960's They served 42,300 meals, 9,836 safe nights, and 14,458 people were clothed.
December 1976
Based on the last known article from 1976, Mr. and Mrs. Hoagen accomplished the following: they baptized 14 individuals, fed 36,764 people, clothed 5,780 individuals, and offered a safe place to sleep for 7,772 people.
1983
Faith City Mission then acquired an even larger facility with separate buildings for both men and women located at 401 SE 2nd
2017
Faith City Mission Acquires old church camp to remodel and utilize facilities. This is now known as the Mission Ranch Venue
2017
After months of remodeling, Faith City Mission opened their newest facility at 600 N Tyler Street. This building was formerly known as the Baptist Saint Anthony's hospice building.