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Stories that Inspire.

Victories to Celebrate.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

After incarceration, Amber gets a second chance

After incarceration, Amber gets a second chance Amber is unable to identify a clear reason for her drug and alcohol use. She was raised in a stable Christian home with both parents, where no one drank or used drugs-making her struggle all the more unexpected. But at 21, Amber’s boyfriend introduced her to marijuana and…

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Mike’s becoming his own man with Mission’s help

He’s finally saying no to peer pressure Mike’s rock bottom came in 2024. At 20 years old, he had recently gotten a DUI. “That devastated me,” he said. “I couldn’t believe it, it was idiocy. I’m just throwing my life down the drain at this point. And losing my job and the respect from people…

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Like many at the Mission, Felipe’s rescue began with a hot meal

This is the first story in a series chronicling this year’s theme of “Rescue.” This month, we look into Felipe’s story, recounting his journey to a new life. What does it mean to rescue someone? With some variation, dictionaries define rescue as to save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation. This implies a one-time…

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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.

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