NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER INC

The mission of New Life Evangelistic Center (NLEC) is to provide Christian hospitality and respect for life through the services of food, clothing, shelter, education, and job training programs, as well as physical, mental, and spiritual health care, to the poor and homeless in Saint Louis and beyond.

New Life Evangelistic Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) church center composed of over 50 paid and unpaid staff members and countless volunteers, all dedicated to providing effective support for the poor and homeless in Saint Louis and beyond. Founded by Rev. Larry and Penny Rice, NLEC has been headquartered in Saint Louis since 1972, with other centers in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, and Kansas.

New Life Evangelistic Center has founded its values on the love of Jesus Christ for all people, especially for all who suffer from poverty, homelessness, addictions, and abuse. NLEC holds the following values in the highest regard: empathy, advocacy, empowerment, dignity, responsibility, faith, hope, and love.