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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…
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…
‘Life is more beautiful this side of recovery’
A year of sobriety brings peace “I grew up thinking I wasn’t really part of my family,” Javier said, when asked about his childhood. “I didn’t think my stepdad loved me, because I wasn’t his, but my siblings were. I felt like I didn’t belong.” By 13, Javier was using drugs. By 17, Javier was…
Giuseppe ‘Chef G’ begins his newest adventure as Mission chef
Bringing almost a decade worth of experience in the culinary field, Giuseppe, or ‘Chef G’ as many call him, is excited to be the new chef at Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley. Though ‘typical’ isn’t a word Giuseppe would use to describe his career, he’s looking forward to sharing his unique perspective with the…
As Jose nears 50, he commits to growth
ENGLISH SPANISH Jose is a current resident at Renewed Hope, the men’s Life Recovery Program at RMA SFV. This is his story: Jose said that when he was a kid growing up in Oxnard, he had more energy than the average child. In fact, he was diagnosed with Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when he was…
New program manager focuses on ‘God’s restoration in men’
Oscar feels prepared to minister to Renewed Hope residents As the new Program Manager of the men’s Life Recovery Program at Renewed Hope, Oscar said he’s feeling most fulfilled when he’s ministering to the men. “Restoring men is restoring families,” he said. “It’s not just about the man, it’s restoring his legacy and the generations…
Mom, 4 children regroup at Home Again after tough year
Jennifer struggled after losing her mother After a “hard, tough year,” Jennifer said she knew things needed to change. In 2023, Jennifer’s mother, who she was very close with, passed away from anemia complications and colon cancer. “We grew up without a dad figure,”she said. “It was just my mom, so it was sometimes hard……
Graduation allows opportunity to celebrate residents’ wins
Families find stability after stays at Home Again Home Again, Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley’s family center, was able to celebrate families recently that have transitioned to stable housing. Months ago, they found themselves without a home and seeking help at the Mission’s doorstep. Now we come alongside them, lift them up, and celebrate…
Jorge leaves addiction behind and joins cousin at Renewed Hope
He recently celebrated his 30th birthday sober Jorge never imagined he’d spend his 30th birthday completely sober. After 13 years of addiction and years living on the streets, Jorge figured that was just his life. “It’s an amazing feeling,” he said. “I never thought it would happen. Every day is a small victory for me.”…
Denise lives out her life’s mission as new case manager
She returned after interning at the Mission in college “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” –Psalm 82:3 This verse drives Denise’s mission and purpose in life. Denise’s parents divorced when she was younger, and she spent most of her time navigating the effects of the split.…
