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Nicholas Focuses on Fighting for His Family
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 family back,” Nicholas said. “I’ve been fighting a war with myself and problems outside that I can’t get past on my own.” The family…
Hollyann Hopes to Turn Volunteer Work Into Full-Time Career
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 to go to the mission. “What they do is really what I want to be a part of,” Hollyann said. She went to the mission…
Bill’s Boots on the Ground
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 thank you to each one of you for your prayers, time, talents, and treasure—without the support of our community we cannot accomplish anything. I am…
After 15 Years Of Dropping In, Steve Seeks Help At Mission
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 15 years. “I used to get meals at the mission, go to church with some of the guys and stuff envelopes when I was staying…
Chance Encounter Changes Lives
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 Angeles, and got involved with a gang young. He married and had kids, but both he and his wife were using. “We had children,…
Bill’s Boots On The Ground – December
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 experienced this lack of fellowship in their lives, and it has adversely affected them. We all have a sense of giving during the holidays, especially…
You Are Never Too Young To Start Changing The World
“Man, oh man. So tonight I had the privilege of taking Eden to the Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley Donor Appreciation Banquet and it was such a wonderful night. Eden was listening to the testimony of some of the people who had gone through the (recovery) program and she was beaming, hearing about how Jesus…
Volunteering Led To “Lifesaving” Job
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 luck finally changed. “A lot of times I asked Jesus, ‘Why?’ Why I can’t provide for my daughter? Why I can’t help my mom? It…
Trusting the journey
After 15 years at Church of Valley as the business administrator, Dawn knew it was time for a change. But it wasn’t her position as community relations coordinator here at the mission that first caught her eye. “When I heard about this job, it came during a very interesting period in my life,” Dawn said.…
Volunteer Finds Compassion Can be a Cure, Too
With just two months until retirement, Laura started considering what her next step in life could be. “I was trying to decide where I could be of use,” said Laura, “when I met Bill Edwards (director of the Rescue Mission Alliance Victor Valley) at a civic function. He told me all about the program and…
Film Tells True Story of an Unlikely Friendship
A major feature film hitting the box office this month will shed some light on what you already know—supporting rescue missions, helping the homeless, getting involved— can save peoples’ lives. “Same Kind of Different as Me” is based on the inspiring true story of Ron and Debbie Hall and their unlikely and life-changing friendship with…
Dependence Day!
Growing up, Robert respected his parents. They were independent. They took care of business, especially his dad. He says, “During my childhood, I always had my mom and dad there for me. My parents were loving, but strict.” Desiring his own independence, Robert ventured out at age 19. “I left the house and eventually got…
