Jacksonville, FL – October 22, 2026 – City Rescue Mission (CRM) has announced that CEO Paul Stasi, LCSW, plans to retire, beginning a thoughtful leadership transition and national CEO search for the longstanding Jacksonville ministry serving Northeast Florida for over 80 years.
Throughout the transition, City Rescue Mission's programs and services will continue without interruption. Stasi will remain in his role through July 31, 2027, working alongside the Board and leadership team to support a healthy transition.
While Stasi has been with the Mission for eleven years, his leadership began in January of 2021, helping to steward the organization through an important season of ministry, organizational development, and service to men and women throughout the Jacksonville community.
“Serving City Rescue Mission has been one of the great privileges of my life,” said Stasi. “Every day I have had the opportunity to see what can happen when people are met with dignity, compassion, truth, and the hope of Christ. I am deeply grateful for our staff, Board, volunteers,
donors, churches, community partners, and especially the men and women who have entrusted us with a part of their story. There is still important work ahead, and I remain fully committed to leading CRM through this season of change.
Board of Directors Statement
“Paul has led with excellence. His heart, passion, compassion and genuine love for City Rescue Mission, the people we serve, our donors, partners and the Northeast Florida community, has equipped him to be a powerful catalyst for unwavering hope, healing and long-term transformation. He has been faithful in leading boldly with a clear vison, positioning us to make meaningful impact now and in the future. Paul deserves to enjoy time with his family, especially his grandchildren and on behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish him the very best and God’s
richest and continued blessings.” Craig Henderson, Board Chair
The search will be led by the Board in partnership with Slingshot Group.
For more information, please contact the Slingshot Group at www.slingshotgroup.org.
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City Rescue Mission is a nonprofit, faith-based organization serving Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for over 80 years, providing
Christ-centered care and pathways toward stability and transformation for individuals experiencing homelessness and other
significant life challenges. Through emergency services, recovery programming, workforce development, housing support, and
other programs, CRM seeks to help people move toward lasting change spiritually, physically, and mentally.