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It takes a village: Thank you for being part of ours
Together, we’re turning compassion into action I cannot believe it’s already February! Here, at Rescue Mission Alliance Central Coast, we have been busy in all the appropriate ways. Our programs for men and women are bustling. Both have seen tremendous wins in residents’ lives, whether it be through vocational growth, recovery growth, graduations, college success,…
For Dom, honesty became the first step toward healing
Facing the truth changed everything Growing up, Dom’s father was frequently in and out of prison, leaving a major hole in his life. “I wanted a father figure and there just wasn’t one,” Dom said. “I think if my dad was there, I wouldn’t have done the things that I did.” When his father was…
Rescued from the river bottom, Tony is ‘overwhelmed with gratitude’
Tony remembers vividly the moment God rescued him. “I had originally gone to the river bottom thinking I was going to help others that were living there, but soon I was fully back into my addictions. I ended up living there as well.”Tony lived in the river bottom for years, never seeming to see a…
Rebecca hit rock bottom, now she leads program women
In 2020, Rebecca joined the Lighthouse as Guest Service Associate and was promoted to Case Manager in 2022. Recently, she proudly celebrated five years of dedicated service at the Mission. Rebecca’s journey with the Lighthouse began long before her employment- she is a graduate of our Life Recovery Program, completing the program in 2016 before…
Heaven is this way: R.J. follows the signs to a new life
R.J.’s “addictive personality” was driven by a constant desire to escape. Cigarettes, marijuana, and eventually methamphetamines were the only vehicles with which he could cope with life’s struggles. Unfortunately, over the years, addiction repeatedly unraveled the life R.J. tried to build. “I had my life together a few times but through the misery of addiction,…
A family starts anew: love, faith, and a wedding at the Mission!
With no relatives nearby, community stepped in to make their day unforgettable Jerlin and Emily arrived at the shelter with only a few small bags of clothing and heavy hearts. They courageously shared that they could no longer make ends meet. Every dollar they had went toward one last night in a hotel, and when…
Director’s Note
It is more blessed to give than to receive Volunteering is a powerful thing. It is an act of service to others for no other reason than to provide help and blessings with no expectation for anything in return. Yet, when we volunteer, we often find that we receive more than we give. This message…
Here’s what you made possible in 2025
As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for the hope you’ve made possible. Here are some updates on some of the men and women you’ve read about this year. Because of you, many reached incredible milestones: finding steady work and stable housing, restoring family relationships, deepening their walk with Christ, and…
Rescue and restore: helping trafficking survivors heal
This month, we acknowledge this crisis in our community. Every January, we observe Human Trafficking Prevention Month – a time to confront one of the most devastating injustices affecting our communities. Human trafficking is not just a global crisis; it is happening here at home. Those facing homelessness, addiction, or domestic violence are especially vulnerable.…
RMA AV and MHALA unite to build a healthier community
At-risk individuals receive food, hygiene kits At Mental Health America of Los Angeles in Antelope Valley, we are dedicated to supporting low-income adults and transition-age youth with mental health needs, including veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness. I had the pleasure of being introduced to the RMA Antelope Valley team through a colleague, and I’ve been…
Local Chick-fil-A partners with RMA AV for ‘Serve Day’
Idaly is the Community Partnership Lead at Chick-fil-A in Palmdale. Her and other Chick-fil-A employees have been graciously serving at Rescue Mission Alliance Antelope Valley for months, donating both their time and their delicious food. “I found the food bank through a partnership with Northrop Grumman African American Task Group,” Idaly said. “What I love…
‘It’s hard to survive day by day’
This was Rosa’s first time at the food bank at La Voz Sylmar Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was coming back from the store, where she could only afford a handful of items, when she saw volunteers unloading boxes of food from the truck. Curious and hopeful, she decided to ask if she could have…
