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Matt gathers more tools to ensure success in recovery
The Mission has helped him renew his connection with God Nearing completion of the Enhanced Program construction track, Matt feels that all the pieces of his life have finally come together. “I feel a clarity that had been missing for so long and I’ve regained my connection to God,” he said recently. “I’m sober, engaged…
Meet Angelica Nevarez, Program Manager at Lighthouse for Women and Children
How did you hear about the Lighthouse? I heard about the Lighthouse a while ago, but I became really interested in it around 2014. I did a tour of the Lighthouse and learned a lot about it then. At the time, the recovery group I was in (working as the group facilitator) was attended by…
Valley Food Bank awarded new refrigerated van
It will allow for more distribution of perishable food One of the biggest blessings to our ministry is receiving news that RMA Valley Food Bank will be the recipient of a grant award. LA Regional Food Bank, a longtime partner of Rescue Mission Alliance, recently chose us to receive a brand-new refrigerated van! The van…
Meet RMA Antelope Valley’s warehouse manager
Rony Aguilar manages the food distribution to 15 pantries Tell me a little bit about RMA AV and your role? A year ago, it was a weekend-only, non-profit food distribution that partnered with six pantries. We now operate during the week, partner with 15 pantries, and have a core group of volunteers. My job is…
Mission’s workforce development programs help graduates find meaningful work
Enhanced Programs in several areas are offered During a typical overnight shift in the Security Office, Bradford works to ensure the Mission’s facilities are kept safe. “I’m responsible for making sure that everyone on grounds is where they should be and that no one is here who shouldn’t be,” he said. “I monitor the cameras…
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…
