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 away, some close friends ran Faith City Mission in Amarillo.
1954
The Hoagen's returned to Amarillo and moved Faith City Mission into a larger facility at 401 E. 4th Street. Moving from a single open concept room to a building that had a dormitory for men, a chapel, dining room, kitchen, and a small office.
1956
The Hoagen family left Amarillo to begin another location in Lubbock Texas.
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During this time, the Amarillo Faith City Mission served 35,158 meals, 11,662 safe nights, and 11,813 people were clothed.
April 14, 1958
Next on their mission, the Hoagen's moved to Wichita Falls to open another faith-based Mission before returning home to Amarillo. This Mission still operates today and is known as Faith Mission.
December 4, 1959
Faith City was notified they could no longer operate at their current location due to the city's plan to build a parking lot.
December 31, 1959
Faith City received a a grant from the Killgore foundation for a new facility on 5th Avenue one day before losing their facility. This allowed Faith City to keep operating and move into their new building.
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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 its newest facility at 600 N Tyler Street, formerly BSA Hospice, which was gifted to them by BSA.