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CARING FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE
By Alicia Doyle/VC Reporter – November 20, 2018(To read entire article CLICK HERE) Since 1972, the Ventura County Rescue Mission has provided hope through a daily emergency shelter, faith-based programs and a dedicated team of counselors, chaplains, case managers, vocational instructors and community volunteers. “All programs are offered without cost,” said John E. Saltee, Director of…
Rescue Mission Sets the Table for Ventura County’s Homeless, Poor
(Photo: Chris O’Neal/VC Reporter)Posted in the VC Reporter – November 14, 2018(To read entire article CLICK HERE) Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 22, and as families gather in celebration and reunion, for those less fortunate than others, there is hope for a happy holiday. From noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, the Ventura County…
Rescue Mission Alliance earns four-star rating
(Photo: CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR) Posted in the Ventura County Star – July 29, 2018 (To read entire article and watch video CLICK HERE) OXNARD – Rescue Mission Alliance’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. The alliance operates the…
1,800 toys given to youngsters at Rescue Mission event in Oxnard
(Photo: CHUCK KIRMAN/THE STAR) Posted in the Ventura County Star – December 17, 2017 (To read entire article and watch video CLICK HERE) About 1,800 toys were given away to Ventura County’s neediest children on Saturday as the Ventura County Rescue Mission held its annual Community Christmas Celebration at an Oxnard church. More than 220…
Where to Gobble Down a Free Thanksgiving Meal in Ventura County
(Photo: JUAN CARLO/THE STAR) Posted in the Ventura County Star – November 17, 2017 (To read entire article and watch video CLICK HERE) The chefs and the men in the mission’s culinary arts program start cooking the turkeys more than a week ahead of time, according to John Saltee, director of the mission. That way,…
Film Tells True Story Of an Unlikely Friendship
A major feature film hitting the box office this month will shed some light on what you already know-supporting rescue missions, helping the homeless, getting involved- can save peoples’ lives.”Same Kind of Different as Me” is based on the inspiring true story of Ron and Debbie Hall and their unlikely and life-changing friendship with Denver…
Family Day at Rescue Mission in Oxnard is 'Part of Healing'
(Photo: RICHARD QUINN/SPECIAL TO THE STAR) Posted in the Ventura County Star – June 11, 2017 (To read entire article and watch video CLICK HERE) Drugs took Frances Ramirez’s brother Paul Ramirez away from her and morphed him into someone else. Addicted to methamphetamine, the once kind-hearted 25-year-old from Oxnard became rude, withdrawn and selfish,…
Ventura County Rescue Mission celebrates 45 years
Posted in the Ventura County Star – April 12, 2017 (To read entire article and watch video CLICK HERE) A year ago, Keith Manson was convinced his life was headed in one direction: prison. The 35-year-old from Oak View was grappling with drug and alcohol addiction. He had alienated everyone who cared about him, lost custody…
Rescue Mission Hosts Thanksgiving Meal in Oxnard
Posted in the Ventura Star – November 23, 2016 (To read entire article CLICK HERE) It took a proverbial village, along with 375 turkeys, to feed a fresh Thanksgiving meal to 1,000 people Wednesday at the Ventura County Rescue Mission in Oxnard. According to mission Executive Director John Saltee, only 240 volunteers could help with…
Morning shower brings surprise at Rescue Mission
Instead of a promised sunrise breakfast on the beach Saturday morning, some members of Marquita Thomas’ bridal party were surprised to find themselves at the Ventura County Rescue Mission in Oxnard serving breakfast to families. “They tricked us. They said we were going to the beach, but I knew we were going in the wrong…
New beginning for graduates of Rescue Mission program
On October 25, 2016, Ventura County Rescue Mission and the Lighthouse for Women & Children proudly celebrated their program graduates. It was an exciting evening featuring Brett Wuest, Patrick Draper, and John Hood graduating from the mission and Vanessa Garcia and Rebecca Breslin from the Lighthouse for Women & Children. There were about 200 people…
Residents of rescue mission in Oxnard reunite with familes
Published in the Star Free Press (Link to article) Rudy Garcia, a married father of five, was addicted to methamphetamine and lost custody of his children when he and his wife decided to change their lives with help from the Ventura County Rescue Mission. “We were without a home and burned all of our bridges…
