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After incarceration, Amber gets a second chance
After incarceration, Amber gets a second chance Amber is unable to identify a clear reason for her drug and alcohol use. She was raised in a stable Christian home with both parents, where no one drank or used drugs-making her struggle all the more unexpected. But at 21, Amber’s boyfriend introduced her to marijuana and…
For Dom, honesty became the first step toward healing
Facing the truth changed everything Growing up, Dom’s father was frequently in and out of prison, leaving a major hole in his life. “I wanted a father figure and there just wasn’t one,” Dom said. “I think if my dad was there, I wouldn’t have done the things that I did.” When his father was…
It takes a village: Thank you for being part of ours
Together, we’re turning compassion into action I cannot believe it’s already February! Here, at Rescue Mission Alliance Central Coast, we have been busy in all the appropriate ways. Our programs for men and women are bustling. Both have seen tremendous wins in residents’ lives, whether it be through vocational growth, recovery growth, graduations, college success,…
Here’s what you made possible in 2025
As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for the hope you’ve made possible. Here are some updates on some of the men and women you’ve read about this year. Because of you, many reached incredible milestones: finding steady work and stable housing, restoring family relationships, deepening their walk with Christ, and…
Rescue and restore: helping trafficking survivors heal
This month, we acknowledge this crisis in our community Every January, we observe Human Trafficking Prevention Month – a time to confront one of the most devastating injustices affecting our communities. Human trafficking is not just a global crisis; it is happening here at home. Those facing homelessness, addiction, or domestic violence are especially vulnerable.…
RMA CC embraces ‘true spirit of Christmas’
As the Christmas season approaches, we are reminded once again of the powerful truth that hope is born in the most unexpected places. For many in our community, this year has been especially challenging. Food costs have risen, jobs have been harder to find, and more families are facing scarcity than ever before. Yet even…
Even in jail, God answered Melissa’s prayers
Born and raised in Lompoc, life for Melissa was “chaotic.” Her parents were unmarried, and her father soon disappeared from her life. “My last memory of him,” she recalled, “was watching him beat my mom while I was holding my little sister.” Her mother raised Melissa and her siblings mostly on her own, later remarrying.…
Keno is ‘living proof’ that change is possible
Keno, 50, recalls growing up in a “broken home. Not so much drugs, but a lot of alcohol and child abuse,” he said. “If dad was having a bad day, he’d come home from work, and we’d all absorb it from him.” It was at the age of 11, shared Keno, when everything started to…
Meet Luke Johnson, Director at RMA Central Coast
He was previously the men’s program manager In 2020, Luke Johnson joined the RMA Central Coast team as the Men’s Program Manager, a role that aligns perfectly with both his calling and his deep roots in the community. Born and raised on the Central Coast, Luke carries a genuine passion for serving the very community…
A heartful goodbye
It is with bittersweet emotions that my family and I say goodbye to the Central Coast, a place we’ve been honored to call home for eight years. We are taking a new step in ministry as I accept the role of Executive Director at Fairhaven Rescue Mission in Covington, Kentucky. I want to extend my…
Gina spent her life helping others, until she needed help herself
“I’m so grateful to the Mission; you literally rescued my life,” Gina said quietly. For over 20 years, Gina worked as a certified nursing assistant. Helping others was something she always wanted to do, and it brought her immense joy. “I’ve loved taking care of people, helping people. I got my CNA license when I…
Program teaches Jasson it’s ‘okay to be vulnerable’
Jasson, born in El Salvador, was 2 years old when his mother moved to the United States to better support her son. “When she left, the first couple years I was bounced around with her friends or family,” he said. “They didn’t really want me there though. There was a lot of physical abuse. I…
