by Jim Palmer | Sep 29, 2021 | blog
With over 13 years of constant use, our administrative and case manager office space was very worn. That is until Tangram Interiors donated workstations, and the labor to install them! Tangram first became acquainted with the work of the Rescue Mission when they...
by Jim Palmer | Sep 15, 2021 | blog
My interview with Religion Unplugged quickly turned personal, as I shared how even at 14 years old I knew it wasn’t right that my Newport Beach neighbors, a widow and her son, had become homeless. This crisis grieved me, and a few years later I learned that it...
by Jim Palmer | Aug 31, 2021 | blog
Ending homelessness one life at a time is serious and consuming work. One of my many convictions as President of Orange County Rescue Mission is to bring balance to our work life with some fun – for our hard-working staff and the homeless men, women, and...
by Jim Palmer | Aug 16, 2021 | blog
I am inspired by the stories of entrepreneurs. These dedicated men and women take an idea and build a business to support themselves, their families and their employees financially, and provide a service or product that benefits others. Karl McMillen of southern...
by Jim Palmer | Aug 11, 2021 | blog
Local artist Jason Leith gives his talent to beautifully lift-up those who have been overlooked, and whose circumstances have left them feeling unworthy. Recently he chose Rescue Mission graduates Jeana and her daughter Olivia to be the subjects of a painting....
by Jim Palmer | Jul 20, 2021 | blog
Recently I enjoyed a great conversation and tour of Village of Hope with James Bergener and associates from Sweet James. The law firm donates to provide 20 meals for each case they settle! Sweet James attorneys show amazing commitment to serve others, not only through...
