Mural - The Caring Place

– THE CARING PLACE –

Our Vision: NO ONE IS HOMELESS

Our Mission: Transform the lives of homeless men, women and children through comprehensive residential programs to effect lasting change and empower them to be productive members of society. We provide food, shelter, substance abuse treatment, education, computer literacy, job placement, healthcare, spiritual development and housing with Christian love, compassion and encouragement.

The mural Free Indeed, spanning The Caring Place’s four-story building in Wynwood was created as a gift to the graduates of 2025, the mural honors their journeys of resilience and transformation. “Art has the power to heal,” said Peterson. “This piece is a testament to the strength and hope these graduates embody.” A special thank you to the Montana Shop and World’s Best Graffiti Removers for their support.

Mural Merch

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Our Core Values

Compassion

Love in action

Hope

Expect the best

Restoration

Regain that which was lost

Transformation

Achieving permanent,

positive change

About the Artist: Brian Peterson

After years of prayer, thoughtful dialogue, and planning, we are thrilled to announce that a mural by renowned artist Brian Peterson has been installed at our Miami Wynwood campus!

Brian is the founder of the Faces of Santa Ana movement, where he uses his gift as a painter to tell the stories of individuals experiencing homelessness through powerful and deeply human portraits. His art brings visibility, dignity, and voice to those society often overlooks, and it has sparked conversations and change in communities across the country.

In addition to Faces of Santa Ana, Brian has created murals and public art installations in cities like Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Detroit—each one reflecting themes of hope, redemption, and human connection. His work has been featured on major media platforms such as NBC, the Today Show, and People Magazine, and more importantly, it has helped restore value and purpose to the lives of many through art and relationship.

Now, we have the privilege of bringing Brian’s heart-centered artistry to our very own campus. This mural will not only be a beautiful addition to our space—it will also stand as a testament to the transformative work God is doing through The Caring Place at Miami Rescue Mission.

The concept of Free Indeed is designed to seamlessly integrate the spiritual and celebratory aspects of The Caring Place’s ministry. At its center, a radiant divine light illuminates the face of a man in prayer, symbolizing spiritual guidance and support. To the left, a graduate ascends a staircase, representing the beginning of a new chapter following the completion of the mission’s restorative life program. The composition highlights both the faith-based foundation and the transformative journey of those served by the ministry.

Behind the scenes of Free Indeed

A special Thank you and behind the scenes view of the creation of Free Indeed by Brian Peterson. The making of the mural was a family affair as Brian’s brother, Sean Peterson was a helping hand in creating this piece.

Our History: The Caring Place

Miami Rescue Mission Inc (a 501 c 3 agency) is one of the oldest and largest providers of emergency human services in the South Florida community. We have served South Florida for 100 plus years! We are now known as The Caring Place with centers in Miami and Broward Counties. The mission was established in 1922 and served the Miami community throughout the Great Depression and World War II. It started under a tent and now provides services to those in need in over 20 buildings throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, including an Education Department and has had many buildings it has served from throughout the years. The mission has always followed Judeo-Christian principles and has a strong faith component. It serves all people without regard to ethnicity or religious beliefs.

The Caring Place (Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers) serves some of the most economically and socially disenfranchised individuals in our community. These individuals and families have challenging problems: poverty, unemployment, addiction, domestic violence, chronic/mental health issues, and lack of education and financial crisis.We first provide them with the basic necessities of life … meals, shelter, showers, hygiene, clothing and other vital services. We also offer life changing Regeneration programs that include computerized adult education classes, mental health counseling, individual case management, budgeting and life-skill classes along with soft job skill training

We host many street outreach events and drive-thru outreach events throughout the year to help fulfill our Mission and Vision statements; currently serving over 10,000 individuals in a year.

The mission is also involved in helping our clients receive safe and affordable housing, including using our owned housing units for those who fall through the cracks of obtaining housing.

Our goal is to show God’s love in practical ways and help people find that they have a God-given purpose in life and can be empowered to find their path.