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David sits quietly considering how his time at the mission has been going so far. He’s tried many programs over many decades, and it’s always a struggle transitioning, he says.

Rafael has been getting in trouble for as long as he can remember, starting with being suspended and then expelled from his elementary school. “In fifth grade I would be

Not too long ago, Gary had it all. He grew up in Santa Barbara, went to college for dental technology, and got married. Instead of a honeymoon, Gary and his

Twenty years ago, David’s father had his last drink after a lifetime of alcoholism. The secret to his success was committing to God, something that David is now working toward

(Photo by Len Wood/Staff, Story by Logan B. Anderson )
Posted in the Santa Maria Times – January 1, 2018
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Every holiday season with the help of hundreds

After a successful career in construction working for the family business, David found himself faced with uncertainty. He had struggled with carpal tunnel for years, and finally had surgery on

If you’re shopping at Central Coast Super Thrift or dropping off a donation, you may notice a new—and very friendly—face. Juanita is the new store lead at the Santa Maria

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Posted in the Santa Maria Times – December 21, 2017
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The giving spirit of the

April 6th. That was the day that changed Melissa’s life—the day she delivered her 1-pound baby boy at only four months pregnant.
“He was just so small,” said Melissa, through tears.

When Shane is asked about starting the Central Coast Rescue Mission, he pushes back. “I didn’t do it, God did. He just used me,” Shane said. “Sometimes you’re a tool