Day after day, many hurting neighbors walk the streets wondering where their next meal will come from. Help a neighbor in need take their first step toward a fresh start.

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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.

Rescue beyond recovery

This is the fifth story in a series chronicling this year’s theme of “Rescue.” This month, we highlight three key areas of rescue offered through our Life Recovery Program: education, stable housing, and, in honor of Father’s Day, ongoing family restoration. Alongside overcoming addiction and securing employment, these elements form the foundation of our mission…

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God ‘redefines’ Rey’s future

Rey described his childhood with painful honesty: “We were a functioning family with dysfunction.” Raised in a middle-class home alongside five siblings, Rey experienced instability early in life. Although his father provided well for the family, he struggled with alcoholism and eventually left when Rey was 9 years old. Before leaving, his addiction manifested through…

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Faith made public as 5 men take the next step

From left to right: Marcos, Ruben, Elijah, David and Ray dedicated their lives to Christ in front of their friends, family and community.RMA SFV’s Life Recovery Program baptism brought together friends, family, community partners, donors, and volunteers to support five men as they publicly declared their faith. It was a beautiful, sunny day made possible…

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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.

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Your donation supports people in need and helps them lead healthy, self-sufficient lives.

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