by Jim Palmer | Oct 16, 2017 | blog
In December 2015, Karen made a commitment to God and to herself that she wouldn’t enter the Village of Hope program unless she was going to finish it. On October 8, 2017, as she stood as valedictorian in front of her friends, family, and 22 fellow OCRM graduates, she...
by Jim Palmer | Oct 13, 2017 | blog
The In-N-Out Burger Foundation may keep a low profile on its generous charitable giving, but speaker Howard “August” Booker of the In-N-Out Burger Foundation, was a big hit at our graduation Sunday night! For more than two decades, our friends at the In-N-Out Burger...
by Jim Palmer | Jul 14, 2017 | blog
Just a few weeks ago, the Rescue Mission congratulated its most recent group of graduates as one chapter of their journey comes to a close, and another begins. At each graduation, I have the privilege of introducing the Valedictorian, who shares a few words with their...
by Jim Palmer | Jul 7, 2017 | blog
When it came time to choose a keynote speaker for the 2017 Summer Graduation, Craig Furniss came to mind immediately. Craig is a wonderful advocate and passionate liaison of the Orange County Rescue Mission. He has been a key advocate in connecting his church,...
by Jim Palmer | Jul 5, 2017 | blog
How can I best describe the atmosphere at a Rescue Mission graduation? Let me do my best: You can feel it in the room. The joy of renewed hope and a life transformed in Christ. The peace, strength, and excitement of the graduates in knowing they are freed from the...
