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Back to School
Back to school time is an exciting time of year when students meet their new teachers and reunite with their friends to show off their new clothes and fresh school supplies. For many families experiencing homelessness, it is not possible for parents to buy their children all of their back to school necessities. For this…
Wade’s Word – September
A few weeks ago, we received a donation of water bottles from a local elementary school. The fourth grade students raised some money to purchase smiley face water bottles for all of the kids who live at the shelter. They know that summers are hot around here and it’s important to drink plenty of water.…
Wade’s Word – August
Each year, thousands of volunteers gather to count the number of people who are homeless throughout the United States. In recent months, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released the count for 2016. Sadly, the data shows a 23% increase in homelessness in Los Angeles County and a 20% increase in LA City proper. At…
The Next Generation, Making a Difference
Volunteers take on different roles here at the Mission: dinner host, receptionist, childcare provider. Each volunteer is an important part of the success of the Mission. The Jeong Family are dedicated volunteers that assist in different ways throughout the community. In addition to volunteering at the Mission, they volunteer at their local library and at…
Help for Those in Need
Did you know that, in addition to housing individuals experiencing homelessness, the rescue mission also serves the homeless by providing showers to those in need? Through our Survival Outreach Services (SOS) program, we are able to bring a portable shower to several different service locations throughout the community, offering a hot meal, hot shower, and…
Birthdays at the Mission
Having volunteered with the Rescue Mission since her college-bound son was in kindergarten, Laura continues to serve our guests in a very special way. Since the opening of our new family success center, Laura and her boyfriend, Scott, have hosted a monthly birthday celebration for shelter residents. “We both knew immediately that this was one…
Partners Lunch 2017
At the Rescue Mission, we see amazing things happen every day; such as families obtaining employment and housing, children succeeding in school, and adults learning money management and parenting skills. Families growing healthier and stronger through counseling and other supportive services are some of the miracles we witness. These successes would not be possible without…
Wade’s Word – July
In Los Angeles County, homelessness is perhaps the most critical issue facing our citizens. My deepest desire is to see every man, woman, and child in Los Angeles feel loved, grow in hope, experience peace, and have a safe place to sleep each night. While we are not able to help everyone, I am grateful…
A style blogger uses her powers for good to transform a Northridge shelter for homeless families
Published on October 24, 2015 in the LA Times by Lisa Boone. When homeless families arrive at the new Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley in Northridge, they are greeted by cheerful original artworks on the walls, cozy club chairs and stylish accessories. The families come for shelter and find themselves at home. Credit Los Angeles interior designer…
Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley Replaces Warehouse Destroyed in Fire
Published on 05/12/16 by City News Services. The Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley celebrated the grand opening Thursday of a 10,000-square-foot facility that replaces a warehouse destroyed in a fire two years ago. The warehouse stands at the site of the destroyed facility at 13422 Saticoy St., and will store items donated to the organization…
Mobile Shower Unit to Help Homeless Unveiled
The unit was the goal of a “Mobile Mission” campaign by LA City Councilman Mitchell Englander Published on May 17, 2017 by City News Service and Rudy Chinchilla. To see the Channel 4 news video CLICK HERE Los Angeles City Councilman Mitchell Englander helped Rescue Mission Alliance San Fernando Valley staff debut on Wednesday their second…
Something Bigger Than Ourselves
When Francisco Castanon heard about the Mission in his documentary class at California State University, Northridge, he knew that he “had to be involved.” Volunteering at the Mission was a natural choice for him and his fraternity brothers at Lambda Chi Alpha. Francisco says that serving together, “helps us understand that, as a brotherhood, we…
