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‘Trusting and obeying God is my No. 1 priority’
When Jared was 6 years old, his parents divorced. Soon after, he moved to a new city with his mother and younger brother. Raised in church and heavily involved from a young age, he accepted Jesus early in life. Yet growing up without a father left an impact he would not fully understand until later.…
Standing together against human trafficking
Human trafficking remains one of the most heartbreaking and urgent issues facing our society today. While awareness is growing, many communities are only beginning to understand what human trafficking truly looks like-and how often it exists in plain sight. It does not discriminate. Human trafficking affects people of all backgrounds, stripping individuals of their dignity,…
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…
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…
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…
Franco is ‘overwhelmed with gratitude’
Franco recently visited the food pantry at La Voz Sylmar Seventh Day Adventist Church for the third time. Currently, he is without steady income, so the food he receives has been a blessing. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I am unemployed right now, and the help I receive has benefited me greatly,” Franco said. Franco…
‘I have been given so many good things in return for how much I’ve lost in my life’
Chevelle felt trapped. For a year, she endured domestic violence, turning to alcohol and drugs to cope with the fear and pain. Eventually, her three children were removed from the home, and she found herself without a place to live. That was her rock bottom. She was sleeping in her car, separated from her kids,…
A mother’s prayer answered: her son is safe
May is when we celebrate Mother’s Day and honor the women who gave birth to us. But even when the relationship between mother and child is strained or near breaking, Michael’s story demonstrates that with time and God’s grace, even difficult relationships can be restored to love. When asked about his relationship with his mom,…
Mission gives Mario faith, family and freedom
Mario always wanted to be part of a family. “I have had family problems since I was little. I thought the drugs that I was using would help me forget all my childhood pain. I started to use cocaine and methamphetamines to help me escape all my trauma.” Before drugs, Mario struggled with alcohol starting…
After lifetime of addiction, Renee surrenders
From the outside, Renee’s life once looked normal-she grew up in Santa Maria in a middle-class home with both parents and a brother. But behind closed doors, her childhood was marked by instability, addiction, and pain. Both of her parents struggled with drugs, especially her father, and the environment left her feeling isolated and unsafe.…
Volunteers like Logan are ‘vital’ to RMA AV
RMA Antelope Valley is honored to partner with many incredible organizations and volunteers who generously give their time and talents-like Logan, who serves weekly in the warehouse alongside his Blue Livin’ Supports Coach, Victor Arnold. Blue Livin’ Supports is a dedicated agency that empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently, build…
“I believe in giving”: Celebrating 10 Years of Faithful Service
Yolanda has been a dedicated volunteer at the shelter since 2015. She began her service in the pantry, carefully labeling and dating food items to ensure families received safe and organized meals. In 2022, when another volunteer stepped away, she stepped up without hesitation. She began picking up fresh food donations and delivering them to…
