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The House, A Church Family commits to serving community “one meal at a time”
Volunteers from The House, A Church Family fill boxes of food for needy guests. Volunteerism and partnerships with local organizations are more important than ever At The House, A Church Family we believe in the power of love and service to strengthen our community. Through our partnership with RMA Valley Food Bank, we are able…
Looking back…
As we reflect on the past year, we’re filled with gratitude for the difference your support has made in the lives of our graduates. Your compassion has ignited a spark of hope in them. Here are some updates on some of the men and women you’ve read about this year. Together, we’ve witnessed remarkable transformations:…
The intersection of homelessness and human trafficking
How RMA is battling this crisis with prevention and recovery programsFor over half a century, Rescue Mission Alliance has been a beacon of hope, offering refuge to those struggling with homelessness and addiction. Now, we’re illuminating a darker corner of our community: human trafficking. This month, we observe Human Trafficking Awareness Month; it’s an opportunity…
Vicente is learning about God’s grace, finds ‘family’ while in program
Vicente started drinking alcohol at age 11 during family celebrations. “There was always a lot of kids around, and they (adults) wouldn’t always be paying attention, so we’d try whatever was around. Then when I was about 12, I started sneaking shots.” Vicente, a star athlete in high school, said that sports originally kept him…
Crystal overcomes isolation, embraces community of women
After witnessing multiple family members struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, Crystal was “very cautious about using drugs. I was never going to,” she said. At 19, Crystal moved out of the house she shared with her sister as partying, drinking, and drug use became the norm. At 20, Crystal started taking college prerequisite classes…
Eileen breaks generational abuse cycle, celebrates one year of recovery
She’s finally done living in ‘survival mode’ “It was a real, rough, dark situation,” said Eileen when asked about her childhood. “My dad was an alcoholic. There was just a lot of chaos and confusion and abuse, mentally, physically, emotionally. “I grew up in survival mode. I was my own parent or my older brothers…
Rudy focuses on ‘patience’ and ‘letting God be in charge’
He recently graduated the program and continues to use the tools that helped him Rudy was finally beginning to feel at peace. Representing the Rescue Mission at a recent volunteer service fair, it occurred to him that he had started to spend more time thinking about others than about himself. “I felt that God had…
Meet Josie Casarrubias, Director at RMA San Fernando Valley
Tell us a little bit about what you do at the Mission. As Program Manager for many years, I was fully responsible for the operation of Home Again (RMA SFV’s family shelter). I supervised the staff onsite: case managers, intake coordinators, shelter staff, chef, and volunteer coordinator. Recently, I took over as Director of the…
Camille credits pantry with changing her life
With the help of food, clothes, she’s found employment, housing, and a stronger relationship with God Camille stopped by First United Methodist Church in Reseda wearing the clothes she received from the “Clothes Closet,” a ministry that offers donated clothes to those in need for free. Camille had utilized the services when she was seeking…
2 women, 2 stories: filling a need at the La Voz food pantry
Here are the stories of two women who recently visited the food pantry at La Voz Sylmar Seventh Day Adventist Church, which operates with help from the Valley Food Bank. Danniella Danniella first came to the La Voz Sylmar food pantry, when her family, which includes Danniella, her husband, and their two daughters, began struggling…
Renewed Hope rooting on the Rams
The residents of the men’s Life Recovery Program were blessed to receive tickets to the Los Angeles Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys football game. With a packed lunch, the guys headed to SoFi Stadium. None of the men had been to the stadium before. In fact, many had never watched an NFL game in-person before. They…
With program’s help, Josue identifies, heals from past trauma
“I’m almost 30. This is not how I pictured my life,” Josue recalled, when asked what led him to the men’s Life Recovery Program at RMA San Fernando Valley. In 10th grade, Josue began smoking marijuana. “I never thought I’d be doing that and then more and more you try to chase that high. I…
