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Here’s what you made possible in 2025
As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for the hope you’ve made possible. Here are some updates on some of the men and women you’ve read about this year. Because of you, many reached incredible milestones: finding steady work and stable housing, restoring family relationships, deepening their walk with Christ, and…
Rescue and restore: helping trafficking survivors heal
This month, we acknowledge this crisis in our community Every January, we observe Human Trafficking Prevention Month – a time to confront one of the most devastating injustices affecting our communities. Human trafficking is not just a global crisis; it is happening here at home. Those facing homelessness, addiction, or domestic violence are especially vulnerable.…
At RMA SFV, Jason and Rosie find their ‘village’
Before coming to the Mission, life for Rosie and Jason was a daily fight for survival. Rosie was trapped in a violent relationship, and Jason was living in a separate shelter. When Rosie finally escaped, Jason left his shelter to be with her – and together, they ended up on the streets. “As two young…
RMA AV takes home a Golden Bell Award
Also at the ceremony, a program grad reunited with MHALA team who helped him For over a year, Rescue Mission Alliance Antelope Valley has had the privilege of partnering with Hannah Frank, development manager for Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA), by donating food and hygiene bags to their Lancaster Community Center. Recently, RMA…
‘God took me from a cell to this rec room to worship Him’
Richard, 34, is no stranger to recovery programs. By the time he arrived at Renewed Hope, it was his fourth or fifth attempt at getting clean. “I’ve known since I was 19 that I wanted to get off drugs,” he said, “but I never could.” Raised without a consistent father figure, Richard looked up to…
Gina spent her life helping others, until she needed help herself
“I’m so grateful to the Mission; you literally rescued my life,” Gina said quietly. For over 20 years, Gina worked as a certified nursing assistant. Helping others was something she always wanted to do, and it brought her immense joy. “I’ve loved taking care of people, helping people. I got my CNA license when I…
From the heart of Home Again and Renewed Hope
One meal can change everything At Home Again and Renewed Hope, we’ve learned something powerful: sometimes, all it takes to begin a new chapter is a warm meal. For a parent arriving with their children after days of uncertainty, a hot dinner reminds them they’re no longer alone. For a man coming off the streets…
The ‘gift of desperation’ changed Jose’s life
Before coming to the Mission, Jose recalls being “completely lost and broken,” he shared. “I was submerged with no hope, no vision. I was wandering around with no future. I was drowning in my own misery. It got really bad.” Growing up, Jose felt alone. With parents who were always working, he often returned to…
Patti, her two sons, find safety, community at shelter
She never expected to need the Mission When Patti walked into the shelter with her two young sons, Jonathan and Nathan, it was with a heart full of hope and a fierce determination to find safety. Life had taken a sharp turn. Though Patti once had steady employment, losing her job meant losing their home.…
Three decades later, Javier finds it’s never too late for hope
His new life begins now For nearly 30 years, Javier’s life was consumed by addiction, chaos, and broken relationships. Starting at just 12 years old, he fell into a deep cycle of drug and alcohol use that eventually left him estranged from his wife and children, homeless, and hopeless. “I didn’t believe in anything, not…
Celebrating second chances, new beginnings, big wins
At RMA SFV, it’s been a time of incredible celebration and deep gratitude as we honor six courageous men and five resilient families who graduated from our Life Recovery Program and successfully transitioned into stable housing. These individuals have not only completed an important chapter in their recovery journey, but they have also stepped into…
‘The shelter didn’t just save my life, it helped me rebuild it’
Candice never imagined herself in a shelter. “I was in a relationship, living with my partner, and everything seemed okay-until it wasn’t,” she said. “Things got toxic. I was thrown out. Suddenly, I had nowhere to go, and I was pregnant.” Candice found herself living in her car during her pregnancy, each day more uncertain…
