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The Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving Banquet Is Nov. 17
Thanksgiving is a time of appreciation for the blessings God has given us for and those we love. The holidays are a time for celebration, but it can also be a time of sorrow for those who are hungry or hurting. Every year, the Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley hosts a Thanksgiving banquet to…
Learning, Growing, and Dancing
When people hear the term “shelter,” they often picture an institutional, unsafe, and unwelcoming environment. At the Mission, we strive to create an environment that breaks down these stigmas about shelters, and create a place for families to heal and thrive. This is a safe, loving, stable, and fun environment that is temporarily “home” to families experiencing homelessness. We…
Finding Laughter in the Midst of Struggle: Fall Festival at the Mission
While facing homelessness, it can be difficult to spend quality time with family. The strain of job and housing searches, and the disruption of normal routine can truly take its toll on families. Here at the Mission, we recognize this, and with the holidays upon us, we look for ways to allow families to find…
Fueling Kids’ Imagination—And Making An Impact
Our volunteers are passionate, loving, creative individuals who use their gifts, talents, and experiences to serve our guests in meaningful ways. Shelley is one such volunteer. Shelley uses her skills and passion for theater to bring imagination and fun to the kids in our home. “My favorite part about working with the kids is giving…
From the Director
One of the most fulfilling parts of working at the Mission is seeing former clients come back and volunteer. It’s amazing to see the transformation from the day they move in to when they are in stable housing and ready to give back. They each have something unique to offer the families in the shelter…
Rocky Peak Community Helps In Transforming The Whole Person
Here at the Mission, we value giving our guests opportunities to transform themselves holistically: body, mind, and soul. Through our amazing network of partners, we are able to offer a variety of programs, including therapy, bible studies, life skills classes, art classes, and much more. One such partner is the Church at Rocky Peak. For…
From The Director
This month, there is a lot of excitement around the Mission. Our merger with Hope Again went smoothly, and we are making progress renovating the facilities and developing our men’s recovery program, which we hope to open later in the fall. We want to welcome all of our new supporters from the Hope Again community.…
Success Stories Highlight Partners Lunch Event
The success of our program would not be possible without partnerships with local agencies that assist us in helping our families. Recently we hosted our 3rd Annual Partners Lunch, an event we dedicate to the partnerships that help make our work possible. This year, we honored California Home Builders, Freedom Church, Operation Hope, Anne Lee,…
From The Director
Last year we began making plans to open a men’s Life Recovery Program here at the Mission. We are excited to share that thanks to a recent merger with Hope Again ministries, we now have facilities to offer critical residential services for those who are struggling with addiction and homelessness. The 10-month residential program will…
Wade’s Word – June
Over the past six years, we have worked diligently to become the gold standard for family shelters in Los Angeles. Together, we have focused our attention on enhancing dignity, preserving families, creating new opportunities for people to thrive, and measuring our outcomes. We have also more than tripled our service capacity, meaning more people than…
Have Cooking Skills and a Desire to Help? Supper Club is for You
Are you looking for a way to get involved at the mission? Do you enjoy cooking or want to improve your cooking skills? Then Saturday Supper Club is a great way for you to get connected! In October 2017, we started our weekly Saturday Supper Club from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chefs and experienced…
Community Healing Massage Shows The Value Of Self-Care
Stress is something we all encounter throughout our day-to-day lives. For many, stress can be constant and debilitating; this is especially true for those experiencing homelessness. Rebekah Kujawsky wanted to find a way to offer healing through massage therapy to individuals in need who do not have access to this type of care, so she…
