Stories

When Lisa, a third-grade teacher with a contagious laugh, started volunteering at the mission, she knew her bubbly personality would be an asset. “I thought I was going to be

Here at the mission we have the most incredible opportunity to love our neighbor. It is what Jesus taught the disciples and others. The love is for those who have

Nicholas, 27, is quiet, and when he speaks, considers his words carefully. But when you look past his solemn demeanor, something else is revealed—determination.
“Why I’m here, is to get my

When Hollyann was a student at Asuza Pacific University, she was assigned a school project: interview someone with a career path that interests you. Hollyann, who hails from Hesperia, decided

The amazing growth in 2017 was truly a miracle! God provided in abundance through so many of you, to help our neighbors in need. I must start out by saying

Steve has only been in the life recovery program for a couple months, but if you ask him, the mission has been a part of his life for more than

When Ruben reflects on his former life, he points to the abundance of tattoos on his body. “What you see is who I used to be.”
Ruben grew up in Los

Was there ever a time you were not able to be home for Christmas? It is a time full of emotion and can be painful. Many of our guests have

“Man, oh man. So tonight I had the privilege of taking Eden to the Victor Valley Rescue Mission Donor Appreciation Banquet and it was such a wonderful night. Eden was

Charles, a single father struggling to care for his young daughter for whom he has full custody, had been trying to secure a job for about two years when his