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Beatrice ‘fully commits’ to program, celebrates over one year of recovery
Grief, addiction, led her to the river bottom Beatrice wasn’t used to being indoors. After years of homelessness and living at the Santa Paula river bottom, Beatrice felt more comfortable outside. She could come and go as she pleased, pretend she was camping, and make her own rules. But it wasn’t always this way. “Grief…
Director’s note: A year of hope and transformation
As we embark on a new fiscal year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the incredible achievements we’ve accomplished together at Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley. Your unwavering support has been the backbone of our success, and we are filled with gratitude as we share these highlights. In the past year, our family…
Rodolfo is committed to doing the program with his ‘whole heart’
Rodolfo was born in the United States but moved to a ranch in Mexico with his family when he was 4 years old. His addiction started when he was 12, after Rodolfo’s older brother began sneaking him beer. From there, his drinking increased, and he began using drugs. When Rodolfo was 18, he moved back…
Angel finds peace, rediscovers his drive at Mission
“I couldn’t kill myself, so I wanted the cops to come in and shoot me,” Angel said. After years of turmoil, disappointment, heartbreak, and his mother’s death, an intoxicated Angel wanted to end his life. A fight with his father right before the incident was Angel’s breaking point. “I was holding everything in for a…
Gabby fights longtime addiction, approaches year of sobriety
She hopes to inspire others to come to the Mission Since Gabby’s grandparents and parents were both in their addiction during the majority of her childhood, Gabby was raised mostly by her great grandmother. “She would pick me up in the morning and I’d be with her all day long,” Gabby said. “She took me…
Emily believed in God and herself to overcome trials
Emily struggled with depression and self-harm very early in life, even attempting suicide in sixth grade. “It was the bullying at school, the cutting, not getting enough attention at home … I just didn’t want to be there. I was a really sad kid. And I became very rebellious.” Emily’s father died when she was…
Felix has hope after wasting years to addiction
Felix has spent most of his life suffering from addiction. “I’ve been an addict for 17 years. I’m 30 now,” he said, adding that he started smoking marijuana at 12. While he graduated high school and went to community college, Felix dropped out when he began using methamphetamines and his drinking increased. After a drunk…
Jose feels ‘at peace’ after graduating program
He’s now working full time with a Mission partner Jose grew up in Mexico and came to the United States when he was 15. “I grew up with my grandparents,” he said. “I didn’t have my dad with me and my mom was always at work. My grandparents recognized me as a son-they even gave…
Brandy works on overcoming trauma
She’s committed to healing through God Brandy is focusing on the positive. Despite having a lot of hard work ahead of her, she is happy to have found a safe place to live, a supportive sisterhood, and a blossoming relationship with God. “I’m just starting the Genesis Process, but I already know that I have…
Victoria will fight for all human trafficking victims
She’s currently on full scholarship studying criminal justice It took Victoria years to realize she was trafficked by someone she loved. Victoria grew up in a household where she “knew she wasn’t wanted.” Her teenage mother was forced to marry an abusive, alcoholic man, creating a toxic home environment, and at the age of 9,…
With new position, Robert is ‘being guided to a better future’
He’s also helping others in the program find purpose As a combat veteran who spent 14 years in the Marine Corp Infantry, RMA VC’s new Ministry Resident Robert has many stories of close calls. On a recent night, while taking a break from working with volunteers, Robert recounted the time when he and his platoon…
A full work week is still not covering the bills
Aurora is grateful for weekly assistance with groceries she receives Aurora lives in the city of San Fernando. She needs to work seven days a week to cover her expenses, but even with all of that effort, she falls short. “I heard about the food bank at the Lighthouse of San Fernando and came to…
