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...
by Jim Palmer | Feb 8, 2017 | blog
“I came here with only a thread of hope.” Elizabeth’s voice rings out in the chapel foyer as she accepts her Road to Success completion certificate. “Now, I have great expectations. Expectations of being challenged, and of what God can do.” Two weeks ago, we...
by Jim Palmer | Apr 25, 2014 | blog
The philosophy behind the Rescue Mission is that we offer a hand up, not just a hand out; we offer life change, rather than spare change. One of the instrumental aspects of our program is our Success Center sponsored by Sunwest Bank and Southern California Edison....
by Jim Palmer | Aug 7, 2013 | blog
The State Street Foundation has been a consistent and treasured partner of the Orange County Rescue Mission for many years. Over time, State Street has funded the Village of Hope’s Child Development Program, helped initiate a culinary arts program for homeless...
