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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…
Wade’s Word – May
Last month we hosted our Pancakes & Progress event and we were happy to see such a great turnout. While the pancakes and bacon were wonderful, the best treat for me was to hear from one of our former guests, Jessica. Jessica and her son August were guests at our Family Success Center over a…
Thank You For Volunteering With Us!
Scott Prewett has been volunteering with our SOS program for two years. Mandy Richardville started by working at our reception desk and now she helps mentor parents who are staying at the Mission. The Church at Rocky Peak has been involved at the Mission for several years. Their volunteers help us with everything from cooking…
Wade’s Word – April
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Uganda and Kenya where I visited with two organizations doing incredible work with orphans and poverty-stricken families. My prayer was that God would allow me to give what I could give and that I would receive what I needed. One of my expectations was…
It Takes A Village: Interns Commit To Kids Program
“It takes a village” is a common phrase that we use when referring to parenthood and the impact that can be made when we have a community to lean on. Raising kids is no easy feat; we all need others to help us along the way. Here at the Mission, we have the unique opportunity…
Join us for Friday Celebration!
Here at the Mission, we believe celebration is an important part of moving forward, so much so that we come together one night a month to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of our guests. We call these times “Friday Celebrations.” Our staff takes time to commemorate the hard work of guests in a variety of…
Wade’s Word – March, 2018
Please join me on Saturday, March 24th at 9 a.m. for a pancake breakfast. It’s been nearly three years since we moved into our new home in Northridge and so much has happened since then. We continue to grow as an organization and we would love to have the opportunity to meet you and share…
Celebrating 20 Years, and How it all Began
The Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley is turning 20 years old this year! The Mission got its start in 1998 when a group of volunteers began providing meals in a North Hollywood park for people who were experiencing homelessness. As the months went by, more families were visiting the meal program in the park…
