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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,…
Spreading ‘hope of the season’: Thousands of toys distributed at annual VVRM event
(By Rene Ray De La Cruz, Staff Writer /Daily Press) Posted in the Daily Press – December 19, 2017 (To read article CLICK HERE) VICTORVILLE — Santa Claus paid an early visit to the children of the High Desert during the 9th annual Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley Christmas Toy Giveaway. The Christmas spirit was in high gear…
Military tents to serve as winter homeless shelters at Victorville fairgrounds
(By Joe Nelson/San Bernardino Sun) Posted in The Sun – December 11, 2017 (To read article CLICK HERE) Following a fire at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville that displaced a homeless shelter there, the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow has stepped up to provide two military tents to serve as shelters this winter. The…
Thanks for Thanksgiving
Thank you to all of the wonderful donors and volunteers who made our Thanksgiving Banquet 2017 possible for all the beautiful people and families who joined us at our table.
Out of the Cold: Warming Shelter Opens as High Desert Sees Temperatures Drop
(By Rene Ray De La Cruz/Daily Press) Posted in the Daily Press – November 28, 2017 (To read article CLICK HERE) VICTORVILLE — Those seeking shelter from the cold will have a place to stay thanks to the County of San Bernardino. Jimmy Waldron, executive director of High Desert Home Services, said three military-style tents soon will…
Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley’s Thanksgiving Meal Feeds Thousands
By: Matthew Cabe, Staff Writer Photo by: James Quigg, Daily Press Posted in the Victor Valley Daily Press – November 21, 2017 (To read article in the Daily Press CLICK HERE) VICTORVILLE — Jeremy George approached a small stage on the Victor Valley High School (VVHS) campus to address a crowd of hundreds that would eventually swell…
Rescue Mission Recognizes Those “Deeply Loved”
Posted September 15, 2017 – Daily Press For original article, CLICK HERE VICTORVILLE — The Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley recognized the donors, volunteers and staff who’ve helped the nonprofit serve thousands of needy individuals throughout the High Desert. The 9th annual Appreciation Banquet, held Thursday at the Holiday Inn in Victorville, was attended by Victorville…
Turkey Triumph: Rescue Mission Serves Those in Need During Annual Banquet
Posted in the Daily Press – November 22, 2016 (To read entire article CLICK HERE) Photo by James Quigg At one table, 13-year-old Serena King happily ate her meal with her father beside her. Across from the young girl sat another family, with students seated beside them, with smiles splashed across their faces. “There’s something…
Known by our Loving Service
There is something powerful in a humble act of service; there is something soul reaching in being served. It is as if the heart of the servant and the one being served have both found a communal place.
Humble Heros
At the mission I met new heroes. They always made the environment welcoming. During my time volunteering at the mission, I realized I could change someone’s life. In 2014, I received awards for my acts. The awards are nice, but deep down I really want to help others and to give back as so many heroes helped me…
Backpacks for Students
VICTORVILLE • A group of local organizations handed out 600 backpacks to K-12 students on Thursday in preparation for the upcoming academic year. The group, which included Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley and High Desert Transitional Living, gave backpacks containing school supplies to students at the First Christian Church in Victorville, VVRM employee Veronica Trujillo…
