Ventura County Rescue Mission
With the help of our community we provide:
- REFUGE - Food, shelter, and clothing for those in need.
- RECOVERY - Biblically based programs to minster to the whole person: body, mind and spirit.
+RESTORATION - Equipping people to lead productive and independent lives.
The Rescue Mission Alliance is a Christian Non-Profit organization ministering to the needs of the less fortunate in Southern California through emergency and long-term rehabilitation services
Description:
The Rescue Mission Alliance has served the homeless for more than 35 years. It has grown from the first location on 6th Street in Oxnard to 11 locations throughout southern California. Ten distinct programs are offered at these locations that provide a total Continuum of Care for addressing the needs of the hungry, homeless, and destitute.
While the Rescue Mission Alliance is a Christ-centered organization, we are not a church. We recognize the need to join forces with the local churches of Southern California in order to provide spiritual nurturing and discipleship that is required for real hope and change in the lives of the people we serve. Many of our program participants and transient guests find regular churches to attend through outreach activities.
History:
Charles and Mary Pope, founders of the Oxnard Rescue Mission, came to southern California from Amarillo, Texas in 1967 to begin training in the ministry of Rescue in Santa Barbara. Shortly thereafter they were instrumental in establishing the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
Five years later, Chuck felt a call from God to pioneer another Rescue Mission in the Oxnard / Ventura area. Along with his faithful and devoted wife Mary, Chuck began to look for a location for a Rescue Mission. At that time, Chuck received support from his dear friend Reverend John Foster, who also wanted to work with Chuck in Rescue ministry.
Joining forces, they shared the vision of a Rescue Mission with area pastors and in 1972 established the first Board of Directors: Charles Pope, Chairman, Tom Fragano, Vice Chairman, Ruben Miranda, Secretary and Reverend John Foster, Treasurer.
Initial funding required to renovate facilities and to begin operation were obtained in 1972 by loans from the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, the Union Rescue Mission of Los Angeles, and the private sector. Incorporated in the State of California on July 6, 1972 as the Oxnard Rescue Mission, the organization began operations at the facility on Sixth Street in Oxnard where it is still located today.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (805) 385-3139
Address:
Web Site: http://erescuemission.org
Directions:
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Nearest Bus Stop: Oxnard Transfer Center , 5-7 mi minute walk |
| Last updated on March 16, 2010 |
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