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Patti, her two sons, find safety, community at shelter
She never expected to need the Mission When Patti walked into the shelter with her two young sons, Jonathan and Nathan, it was with a heart full of hope and a fierce determination to find safety. Life had taken a sharp turn. Though Patti once had steady employment, losing her job meant losing their home.…
Cesar appreciates support, accountability at the Mission
The youngest of 13 children, Cesar was raised by a single mother after his parents separated shortly after his birth. He never saw his father again. That early abandonment became the root of much of the trauma he would carry throughout his life.”I started drugs at a very young age. My mom wasn’t around very…
Director’s Note
This year we will center our goals around the following theme: Engage Have you ever found yourself at a social function only to realize that you don’t know anyone? For some, this is no big deal-you’re the naturally gregarious type who thrives on working the room, telling great stories and leaving with 20 new life-long…
Director’s Note
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month It might surprise you to hear that in Ventura County alone, there were about 7,000 domestic violence allegations made in 2020, according to the Ventura County Family Justice Center. Domestic Violence is a massive problem in our area that often goes unnoticed and unreported. The violence often includes…
Director’s Note
Love is always worth the cost Who has God called you to love? Or, in other words, who in your life are you finding it difficult to love? Here at the Mission, we have the beautiful opportunity to walk with many who are deemed “hard to love.” Some of our guests have a tough time…
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The Christ in Christmas! How is it that people find this season more joyful? I can think of a reason: Jesus. He is the joy of this world, our redeemer and hope. Our guests here at the Mission will face many things this season, one of them being a feeling of hopelessness. Now I don’t…
Graduation allows opportunity to celebrate residents’ wins
Families find stability after stays at Home Again Home Again, Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley’s family center, was able to celebrate families recently that have transitioned to stable housing. Months ago, they found themselves without a home and seeking help at the Mission’s doorstep. Now we come alongside them, lift them up, and celebrate…
After relapse, Ron discovers he has ‘more to learn’
This is the sixth story in a series chronicling this year’s theme of “Access and Opening Doors.” This month, we look into Ron’s story, recounting his journey to a new life. It was long after dark and Ron was alone on the beach in Santa Barbara. He was supposed to have checked into a recovery…
Celebrating second chances, new beginnings, big wins
At RMA SFV, it’s been a time of incredible celebration and deep gratitude as we honor six courageous men and five resilient families who graduated from our Life Recovery Program and successfully transitioned into stable housing. These individuals have not only completed an important chapter in their recovery journey, but they have also stepped into…
RMA VV’s annual ‘Big Serve Day’ brings big fun
RMA VV hosted its annual ‘Big Serve Day’ with church partner High Desert Church. The church brought out 33 youth group students and 11 adult volunteers to help spruce up the Mission! They worked on the property’s landscaping, deep cleaned the fleet vehicles inside and out, leveled out the driveway areas, and other much-needed…
After graduating, Sean gets ‘everything back and more’
Born and raised in Victorville, Sean has a heart for the area. Employed at Victorville’s Symba Center, a faith-based, non-profit organization providing healthcare, case management, housing navigation, and addiction counseling, Sean is not just working a job-he’s fulfilling a calling. For the past year, he’s served as an outreach case and housing manager, assisting unhoused…
For Abel, one piece of advice made all the difference
When Abel first entered the program, he never imagined he’d graduate. It’s taken five attempts to get to this moment. But this time is different. Abel is not just clean and sober-he’s thriving, deeply rooted in faith, humility, and a determination to leave a legacy his grandchildren can be proud of. Born and raised in…
