SWBR serves as lead architect on $7.2 million wing of Syracuse’s Rescue Mission

Syracuse, NY Syracuse’s Rescue Mission opened a $7.2 million wing that will, for the first time, open the shelter to women as well as men. Serving as the lead architect, SWBR Architects was responsible for moving the shelter and day center to the recreation center, which opened the shelter for more single rooms. This new building at the Rescue is located at 122 Dickerson St. and will be open 24 hours. The renovations add 51 beds to make the total number of beds on-site 183. It houses mental-health services, health services, technology access, such as iPads, laundry and a fitness center in the new building. Rescue Mission also announced that it will receive $8 million in state money for 68 apartments for homeless men and women. The money will fund half of a new facility on Rescue Mission’s Syracuse campus. The cost of the building will be $16 million.