by Jim Palmer | Nov 12, 2014 | blog
Michael is one of seventeen veterans that have come to live at the Village of Hope. Here is part of his story. I joined the U.S. Army National Guard when I turned 18. I was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 2002 to guard a patriot missile site after the tragedy of 9/11. I...
by Jim Palmer | Nov 8, 2014 | blog
Each month we like to highlight an employee who exemplifies the mission, philosophy, and values of our organization. Rescue Mission Senior Case Manager, Derrick Burton is our November Employee of the Month. Derrick’s testimony is a captivating account of...
by Jim Palmer | Nov 4, 2014 | blog
Through Serving Hope… you can fill empty lives this Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is just weeks away, and we’re working our fingers to the bone to serve 359,204 meals in Orange County through our Serving Hope initiative this Thanksgiving season. That’s why I’m...
by Jim Palmer | Oct 23, 2014 | blog
As a father of two daughters, I am a strong advocate for investing in the hearts of women. I am thrilled to take a moment and applaud the female staff at the Rescue Mission for pouring into the hearts of the women at the Village of Hope in such a powerful way. Most of...
by Jim Palmer | Oct 10, 2014 | blog
Thanksgiving is only weeks away. And we have some big goals set for this fall season. Our hope is to serve 359,204 meals to the homeless and hungry of Orange County, but we need your help to bring food to the table. Because of you, Orange County neighbors in need...
