by Jim Palmer | Nov 3, 2017 | blog
“I learned I had skills I didn’t know I could use for my resume.” “I learned to be me and that God has a plan for my life.” “I learned that I should be confident in myself and [learned] skills that I forgot I had in my bad choices.” “I learned who I am again.” “I [had...
by Jim Palmer | Aug 16, 2017 | blog
One of the things that sets the Rescue Mission programs apart is our emphasis on the back-to-work component of recovery. It is a priority of the program to equip men and women with the skills and confidence necessary to gain employment and live self-sufficient lives....
by Jim Palmer | Aug 4, 2017 | blog
Heather had tissues in hand as she stepped up to receive her certificate, completion pin, and red lanyard, signifying that she has taken another significant step toward self-sufficiency. The single mother is part of a group of six homeless adults graduating from the...
by Jim Palmer | Jun 16, 2017 | blog
Orange County Rescue Mission’s primary goal is not simply to provide a roof or a meal. It is to bring lasting change and transformation to someone’s life so that they will have the tools and resources to remain self-sufficient even after they leave us. One of the...
by Jim Palmer | May 1, 2017 | blog
“There is nothing you cannot overcome.” Tears well up in Rick’s eyes as he speaks to his daughter, Sarah, and son-in-law, Edgar, two of the Rescue Mission’s most recent Road to Success employment workshop graduates. He holds on tightly to their daughter – his...
