by Jim Palmer | Jul 9, 2014 | blog
Men and women stuck in the death trap of addiction often can’t imagine a way out. The bondage is made even more powerful by hopelessness —because getting clean won’t fix all the problems they face. In fact, being sober often makes them only more aware of the terrible...
by Jim Palmer | Jul 8, 2014 | blog
We can make a difference. Together we can help the least, the last and the lost of Orange County and the Inland Empire. Sometimes the task seems daunting, but every small gesture of kindness adds up to life change. Nelson used to be just another statistic on the...
by Jim Palmer | Jun 25, 2014 | blog
Margot was a single mom raising two teenage boys in Orange County. Because of a car accident, one of her boys required extra care — which meant Margot could only work part time. (Imagine trying to keep food in boys’ teenage stomachs and a roof over their heads in...
by Jim Palmer | Jun 21, 2014 | blog
Jane and Dan have been homeless for years. Our Rescue Mission Care Coordinator, Heather, first met this couple at our Chili Van Outreach at the Santa Ana Civic Center over Christmas. Over the course of several months, both OCRM staff and volunteers interacted with...
by Jim Palmer | Jun 10, 2014 | blog
YOU HELP MOTHERS AND CHILDREN FIND SAFE SHELTER Seven-year-old Cartara and her mom LaToya have been at the Rescue Mission for a little more than six months — and they are so thankful for a safe place to get back on their feet! When LaToya and her husband separated,...
