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Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley serves ‘neighbors and friends’

By Rene Ray De La Cruz / Staff Writer, Daily Press Posted Nov 26, 2019 CLICK HERE to view original article. It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood as volunteers with the Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley served nearly 2,000 meals and ministered to those in need. The 13th annual Thanksgiving Banquet on Tuesday…

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The Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving Banquet is Nov. 26

Thanksgiving is a time of appreciation for what we have and those we love. We often take for granted the comforts and ease of driving ourselves to the grocery store, picking out a 15-pound turkey, and driving home to our well-equipped kitchen to cook a delicious meal to enjoy with our loved ones. For many…

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Rescue Mission Honors its ‘Mosaic’ of Supporters at Anniversary Dinner in Apple Valley

Story and Photos By Rene Ray De La Cruz, Staff Writer Posted Sep 27, 2019 at 4:42 PM Click Here to read entire article The Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley honored its “mosaic” of donors, volunteers and staff, during the nonprofit’s 11th Annual Appreciation Banquet on Thursday at Church of the Valley. The mosaic-themed dinner…

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Students receive free backpacks and other items at Rescue Mission event

By Joselyn Villalobos For the Daily Press Photos by De’Anthony Golston Jr. Posted Jul 25, 2019 at 4:14 PM CLICK HERE to read entire story. VICTORVILLE — There will be 1,800 fewer students who will not have to worry about finding a backpack for school this year. With help from more than 30 sponsors, the Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley…

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Mission brings showers to homeless

By Staff Writer Photo by James Quigg / Daily Press Posted in the Daily Press – May 28, 2019 (To read Daily Press original article  CLICK HERE) VICTORVILLE — Richard dried his hair with a small towel. “It’s relaxing,” Richard said of the shower he had just taken, courtesy of the Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley’s…

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Eggstravaganza draws a crowd

By Scott Nordhues /Staff Writer Photo by James Quigg / Daily Press Posted in the Daily Press – March 27, 2019 (To read Daily Press original article  CLICK HERE) A large, happy crowd took advantage of clear skies and ideal temperatures to enjoy Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley’s Easter Eggstravaganza at Center Street Park on Wednesday.…

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Toys bring joy

By Garrett Bergthold /Staff Writer Photo by James Quigg / Daily Press Posted in the Daily Press – December 18, 2018 (To read Daily Press original article  CLICK HERE) Christmas came eight days early for High Desert youngsters on Tuesday. Volunteers handed out more than 2,000 toys to about 1,400 kids at the SBC Fair in…

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Warming Shelter at Fairground Opens to Homeless

By Paola Baker /Staff Writer Posted in the Daily Press – November 26, 2018 (To read entire article  CLICK HERE) VICTORVILLE — As temperatures drop, local charities are finding ways to provide shelter to the homeless. Authorities prepared Monday to open the Victor Valley Community Warming Shelter at the High Desert Events Center. Organized by the High Desert…

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Rescue Mission celebrates ‘momentum’

By Rene Ray De La Cruz /Staff Writer Posted in the Daily Press – October 5, 2018 (To read entire article CLICK HERE) APPLE VALLEY — The Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley rolled out the red carpet for its army of donors, volunteers and staff during the nonprofit’s 10th Annual Appreciation Banquet. Nearly 400 people attended the “Momentum”…

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Serving ‘Hot Meals and the Love of Jesus’

(By Rene Ray De La Cruz /Daily Press) Posted – November 20, 2018 (To read article  CLICK HERE) Culinary arts students from Victor Valley High School were among an army of volunteers who served the needy during the 10th Annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet. Hosted by the Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley on the campus of VVHS in…

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Operation Gobble Strikes Again

(By Matthew Cabe/Daily Press) Posted – November 10, 2018 (To read article  CLICK HERE) A total of 100 frozen turkeys were donated to the Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley, Barstow High School and the Rotary Club of Crestline-Lake Gregory on Wednesday as part of Operation Gobble, a program that helps provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need.…

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‘Better together’: Over 1,000 backpacks given away at annual back-to-school outreach

(By Renee Ray De La Cruz/Daily Press) Posted – July 26, 2018 (To read article  CLICK HERE) VICTORVILLE — The scorching heat could not melt away the smiles on the faces of hundreds of children who participated in the annual Backpack Outreach hosted by the Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley and Faith Christian Church. Over 1,000 backpacks,…

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