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‘Moral mechanic’ reflects on life-changing time in the program a decade ago
Jim struggled with drugs for 30 years, starting when he was 17. His family moved from Bishop down into the city, where the offerings were more plentiful. “You could say I was hanging out with the wrong people, but the blame’s on myself,” he said. “There’s not a whole lot of that where I moved…
Bill’s boots on the ground
Now with so many folks out of work, and more people struggling to make ends meet, your donations help the mission serve not just the homeless, but those who don’t have the means to get everything they need. Our food pantry numbers have more than doubled at our outreaches in the last 90 days during…
Santa a big hit at Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley’s Christmas toy giveaway
Story and Photos By Rene Ray De La Cruz, Staff WriterPosted December 17, 2019Click Here to read entire article The 11th annual event, held at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, served nearly 1,500 local children. VICTORVILLE — Santa Claus put smiles on nearly 1,500 children Tuesday during Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley’s 11th annual Great…
Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley serves ‘neighbors and friends’
By Rene Ray De La Cruz / Staff Writer, Daily PressPosted Nov 26, 2019CLICK 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 at Victor…
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…
Rescue Mission Honors its ‘Mosaic’ of Supporters at Anniversary Dinner in Apple Valley
Story and Photos By Rene Ray De La Cruz, Staff WriterPosted Sep 27, 2019 at 4:42 PMClick 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 was also…
Students receive free backpacks and other items at Rescue Mission event
By Joselyn Villalobos For the Daily PressPhotos by De’Anthony Golston Jr.Posted Jul 25, 2019 at 4:14 PMCLICK 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 held its 10th…
Mission brings showers to homeless
By Staff WriterPhoto by James Quigg / Daily PressPosted 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 new Showers of…
Eggstravaganza draws a crowd
By Scott Nordhues /Staff WriterPhoto by James Quigg / Daily PressPosted 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. The faith-based mission…
Toys bring joy
By Garrett Bergthold /Staff WriterPhoto by James Quigg / Daily PressPosted 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 Victorville during the…
Warming Shelter at Fairground Opens to Homeless
By Paola Baker /Staff WriterPosted 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 Homeless Services…
Rescue Mission celebrates ‘momentum’
By Rene Ray De La Cruz /Staff WriterPosted 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” themed dinner…
