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Who We Are
The Rescue Mission Alliance is a Christian Non-Profit organization ministering to the needs of the less fortunate in Southern California through emergency and long-term rehabilitation services.
Ministries
We offer services free of charge to the poor and needy in our community with a wide range of life-changing treatment programs that address the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.
Our History
Founded by Charles and Mary Pope in the 1970’s, the Rescue Mission Alliance has had a tremendous impact on communities throughout Southern California.
Volunteer
Each year, thousands of people offer their time, talent, and goodness of heart to outreach projects, to help make a difference in the lives of the hurting and the homeless.
Lives Changed For Good.
RESCUE MISSION ALLIANCE WELCOMES THE CITY CENTER INTO ITS MINISTRY NETWORK
VENTURA COUNTY, CA – Rescue Mission Alliance (RMA) is pleased to announce that The City Center, a transitional living community serving families in Ventura, has joined RMA’s growing network of ministries serving individuals, families, and women and children across Southern California. The City Center will continue operating under the leadership of Executive Director Jim Duran,…
Rescue Mission Alliance Earns Perfect Donor Confidence Score, Ranks Among Nation’s Top 10 Largest Rescue Missions
Oxnard, Calif. — Rescue Mission Alliance has been named one of only eight ministries nationwide to receive a perfect Donor Confidence Score of 100 in MinistryWatch’s newly released database of the 50 largest rescue missions and homeless shelters in the United States. The organization, led by CEO Todd White, ranked 10th on the list with…
Pat joins the Lighthouse team to ‘give back’ to the community
In June 2026, Pat joined the Lighthouse team as the Lead Case Manager. With a bachelor’s degree in social work, a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field, Pat brings a wealth of experience supporting women, children and families through a wide range of challenges.…
Mission Impact
Every day as the sun rises and sets over Southern California, the Rescue Mission Alliance is changing lives for good.
You can help us change lives for good.
Your donation supports people in need and helps them lead healthy, self-sufficient lives.
For more than 50 years, the Rescue Mission Alliance has been a refuge for those struggling with addiction, homelessness and poverty.
We will continue to see past people’s circumstances, and offer a new path forward.
Our commitment to those in need will not change.
Partner with us, as we help our neighbors live beyond what they ever imagined.