Galesburg Rescue Mission Names New Executive Director
Chance Uhland takes the helm of the nonprofit organization following the resignation of his predecessor.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in People
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The Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter has appointed Chance Uhland as its new executive director. This leadership transition follows the departure of the former director in June 2026.
Why it matters
The appointment ensures continued leadership for the organization, which provides essential housing and daily meal services to the local community. The shelter relies on a significant annual budget to maintain its operations for residents in need.
The organization manages a staff of 15 and operates an annual budget exceeding $700,000, which is sourced entirely from donations. The facility currently maintains 40 beds for men and 24 beds for women.
The players
Chance Uhland
He is the newly appointed executive director of the Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter.
Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women's Shelter
This nonprofit provides housing, meals, and case management services to individuals in need in Galesburg.
Dave Scholl
He served as the executive director of the organization for over three decades, from 1988 until 2021.
The details
Since moving into a former elementary school building in 2023, the mission has utilized converted wings for dormitories. The shelter facilitates case management to assist residents with obtaining identification, securing employment, and finding housing.
Timeline
The organization was founded in 1942.
Dave Scholl served as executive director from 1988 to 2021.
The shelter relocated to its current building in 2023.
The previous executive director resigned in June 2026.
Chance Uhland was appointed in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The shelter's move to a repurposed elementary school reflects a growing trend of non-profits adapting vacant civic infrastructure to meet rising community demands. This repositioning allows the organization to scale its capacity while managing costs against other regional service providers.
Residents relying on the mission will see no change in the availability of meals served three times daily. Additionally, clothing distribution continues on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
The takeaway
The shelter remains a critical pillar of community support by providing both immediate needs like food and long-term assistance like employment help. Residents should continue to utilize the established schedules for meal times and clothing distribution.
Further reading
For more information on organizational leadership in the area, visit Galesburg People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tspr.
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