by Jim Palmer | Dec 21, 2013 | blog
Santa arrived at the Village of Hope at the sound of sirens this year. The Tustin Police Department escorted Santa right up to the front door of the Orange County Rescue Mission where about 65 kids and their parents anxiously awaited his arrival. One of the neatest...
by Jim Palmer | Dec 20, 2013 | blog
It is easy to forget that Christmas is at its core a birthday party. Imagining how we approach a friend, family member or even our own birthdays puts this holiday into perspective. Celebrating the birth of Jesus is the ultimate celebration of the life of the...
by Jim Palmer | Dec 19, 2013 | blog
One of my most favorite days at the Orange County Rescue Mission has got to be our Magic at the Mission Christmas event. A day truly marked with magical memories, not only because of the culmination of countless volunteers, donated gifts, snow and Christmas fun, but...
by Jim Palmer | Dec 3, 2013 | blog
After the spending spree of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, consumers look to Giving Tuesday as an opportunity to shift focus to the support of non-profit agencies, churches and social causes. What an amazing concept! The time lapse between giving thanks at the...
by Jim Palmer | Jul 29, 2013 | blog
It was truly a Christmas miracle when a giant cow dressed as Santa Clause walked through the doors of the Village of Hope, not to mention that the date was July 25th, rather than December 25th! But not to worry, this was no ordinary farm cow, the Chick-fil-A at The...
