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David leaves drinking behind, starts fresh at the mission
David’s dad left his family when he was just 5, and David didn’t see him again until he was 18. They got drunk together and David never saw him again. He spent his childhood in Fresno with his mom and two sisters, eventually adding four stepsiblings to the family. “My grandparents took care of me…
After A Relapse In The Desert, Steve Builds On His Foundation At The Mission
Steve spent 15 years on the streets in the High Desert. He slept down by the Mojave River, and dropped into the Victor Valley Rescue Mission for meals and hygiene supplies. Shortly after his 52nd birthday, Steve had a change of heart. He decided it was time to quit using and drinking, and asked for…
Marshall Wants Out Of The ‘Deep Hole’ He’s In After Overdose
Marshall was born in Santa Barbara, but spent most of his childhood in Mississippi. When he was 16, he tried meth. “I did it one time, and then we moved back to California,” he said. “And then I just decided to further search for that because of the grip that it had on me, just…
Jesse Is Lifting His Hands In Praise Once Again
Jesse grew up with his mom and sister near Monterey. “My dad was in my life, but my parents got divorced when I was 1,” he said. “My mom and I have a close relationship. My dad was very hard, emotionally and verbally. He has seven other kids and I was the last one. He…
Eugene Revels In His Newfound Feeling Of Contentment
Almost two years since entering the mission’s Life Recovery Program, Eugene has continued to make great strides. After graduating in February 2019, Eugene moved across the street into the transitional living house. He had a few temporary jobs before landing a job at Hardy Diagnostics, a medical device manufacturer, in Santa Maria. He’s been employed…
After Years Of Pushing People Away, Michael Accepts Help, Embraces Change
Michael was born in San Luis Obispo. He was active in the church in Nipomo as a child. “Church was more my parents idea,” he said. “I was just going through the motions.” Michael was baptized at a young age, but he said “it really didn’t stick. Life grabbed me and pulled me in the…
Volunteer Marion Discovers Her Mission In Life
Marion came from a well-to-do family and was given a lot, but it was never enough. “I found myself searching for other things,” she said. “Through that process I came to know Jesus and my life changed.” That was about 30 years ago. When Marion was in college she was broke so she carpooled with…
Looking Back On 2019
It feels like just yesterday when I was pondering what God would do in, around, and through the Rescue Mission Alliance Central Coast in 2019. I was trusting Ephesians 3:20-21 “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or even imagine, according to His power at work within us,…
Dui Arrest Was The Wakeup Call Peter Needed To Get Help
Peter was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He moved out to California where he has been doing consulting work for the past 30 years. He was married for a while and has a daughter who is 25 now. Peter had a drinking problem that started in his late teenage years. He struggled with it off…
Ernie Finds His Calling At The Mission
You might remember Ernie. He was on his third stay at the mission and nearing graduation when we shared his story in March of last year. He not only graduated the Life Recovery Program, but he also completed the mission’s transitional living program and is currently serving as the house manager at the mission. Ernie…
The Mission’s annual Thanksgiving Banquet is Nov. 22
Thanksgiving is a time of appreciation for what we have and those we love. We often take for granted the comforts and ease of driving ourselves to the grocery store, picking out a 15-pound turkey, and driving home to our well-equipped kitchen to cook a delicious meal to enjoy with our loved ones. For many…
Addiction hits home for mission director
“I’ve seen how Jesus can take a life and transform it,” Jon said. “And that’s the motivation to step into the mission every day and work with the guys. And I’ve watched that with my mom, the ups and downs with the struggle with drugs and alcohol. But I’ve also seen what happens when Jesus…
