Welcome to the 2025 Annual Report. I count it a privilege to share about the past year because every day at Orange County Rescue Mission something good happens in the lives of the people we serve!
During the last ten years, the Rescue Mission has experienced significant growth, opening five new campuses. Each campus serves as an “entryway into a new life.” When a person decides to join an Orange County Rescue Mission program, their entry may be through the lobby of Village of Hope, the walkway underneath the flying military flags at Tustin Veterans Outpost, or the gate that opens to a tree-lined road at Double R Ranch. In each location they are quite literally stepping into a new life.
That first step is a commitment to themselves, and often their loved ones, that they will leave behind the ways of their past and make a fresh start. They step into a very different world from what they have known. It’s a place they will call home for just a season, but it has the potential to radically change their lives for the better, forever!
Orange County Rescue Mission is an entryway for a new life full of once unimaginable possibilities, supported by dedicated volunteers and donors. Creating a new entryway at Double R Ranch is a testament to the partnership of many people in our community. Together, we are ending homelessness one life at a time.
Zach’s dream of following in his father’s footsteps in a medical career and becoming a Chief Technologist was lost. But all that changed when he entered the Rescue Mission’s Double R Ranch... See page 10 for Zach’s story.
And in August 2023 the vision of men, women, and children walking into the extraordinary opportunities of Double R Ranch came to life! Opening the Ranch is a testament to the partnership and support of many people in our community.
Looking back at the expansion of campuses and programs we have experienced over the last decade, I see God’s grace, leading, and provision through it all. Expanding on the ministry’s foundation means we can serve more diverse people with various needs. These people are all looking for the same thing, however the chance to step into a new life and build a solid foundation for better futures as they, too, expand on the gift God has given them by stepping through the entryway of Orange County Rescue Mission.
Thank you for taking this step to read the 2025 Annual Report. I pray you will be encouraged and inspired.
With gratitude,
Bryan Crain, President and CEO
The Vision Comes to Life!
After three years of prayer, planning, generous donations, and hundreds of volunteer work hours, the new Double R Ranch in Trabuco Canyon opened its gates! It has been an exciting year for everyone who has worked toward the day Double R Ranch would open to serve. Since opening the new Double R Ranch from its former location in Warner Springs, 29 single men have moved in (as of December 2024), and several have finished the program and transitioned into full-time employment. They are grateful for the life-changing opportunity to live at the Ranch.
One of the most significant benefits of relocating Double R Ranch to Orange County is that the Ranch program can now accommodate children, women, married men, and military veterans. We look forward to sharing their stories in the years to come!
Through the generosity of our supporters, we were able to purchase this property debt-free, but it needed repairs and renovations. We share these photos of the new Double R Ranch to give you a glimpse of the progress on the property and our programs. We hope to complete the women’s and children’s residential building soon, as the women’s building at Village of Hope is often full, and there are more women and children in need.
2024 Highlights
Life Lessons from Saddling a Horse
Character and skillsets develop with training and practice. The opposite is also true. A lack of training, often due to a lack of opportunity or positive reinforcement, leads to a lack of skills. Or worse, bad habits develop and lead to negative or debilitating behaviors. The latter is often the experience of people coming out of homelessness.
One of the most significant reasons we use animal husbandry at Double R Ranch is the need for skills and character training for young people and adults. Unlike our interactions with humans, which may be tainted by our personal experiences, interactions with horses and livestock are not complex. The simplicity of animal interaction allows for an effective and expeditious way of developing skills and good character.
Imagine middle-school students from Village of Hope, who may lack age-appropriate development, as they groom, saddle, and bridle a horse. They must concentrate, move slowly, be gentle and calming to the horse, and use hand-eye coordination. The students watch and listen carefully to instructions from Denise, the livestock manager. Every piece of tack (pad, saddle, stirrups, cinch, bridle) requires the correct order and placement. Students must practice the steps repeatedly. They are corrected when their work is wrong. Their work has immediate and clear consequences. These hands-on lessons also teach students to be aware of their surroundings, to follow instructions precisely, and to be methodical and attentive to details.
Their rewards are praise from Denise, gaining a horse’s trust, learning to ride a horse independently of a rope and trainer, and taking on greater responsibilities with the horses. This seemingly simple, hands-on lesson is a powerful skill and character developer. And this is just one example of the many lessons learned at Double R Ranch.
Learning skills and developing good character are key to a healthy, sustainable, and self-sufficient life.
THE NEED
For many men and women at Orange County Rescue Mission, there is a generational cycle of harmful experiences and behaviors that have led to homelessness. In Fiscal Year 2024, homeless men and women at intake related struggles in four main areas:
• Addiction
• Mental Health
• Education
• Abuse
63% reported issues with substance abuse
32% identified a mental health concern
26% did not have a high school diploma
16% are victims of human trafficking or domestic violence
THE OUTCOME
We believe that for a person to attain self-sufficiency, our programs need to be multi-faceted and point to the ultimate rescuer – Jesus Christ. Orange County Rescue Mission is successful in transitioning families and individuals out of homelessness in a lasting way. We achieve this by:
• Providing comprehensive, individualized services for each person, including children.
• Addressing the root causes that led to homelessness.
• Offering alumni life-long support and access to services.
• Offering opportunities to grow spiritually.
1OO% of our program graduates achieve their high school diploma or GED
1OO% of our program graduates obtain full-time employment Since 2018, 85% of our alumni have maintained sobriety and employment For a comprehensive list of the numbers reflecting the impact of Rescue Mission programs in 2024, go to rescuemission.org/stats.
Double R Ranch
THE RANCH WAS A SAFE HAVEN FOR ME — A PLACE TO BUILD A BOND AND FIND MYSELF IN CHRIST.
Zach
Zach exemplifies the remarkable and lasting changes in someone who completes the Double R Ranch program.
Though Zach grew up in the church, he searched for his place in the world in all the wrong places during his late teens. The crowd that accepted him shared methamphetamines with him, too. It didn’t take long for him to become completely dependent on drugs, his addiction dictating his every action and thought. It led to the demise of all his friendships and family relationships, as well as financial strain from funding his addiction. He hit rock bottom when he found himself isolated and disowned by his family, homeless, and facing a three-year jail sentence. He thought he was too far gone and that God would never accept him. Zach believed there was no hope for him.
In his early twenties, a concerned relative found him and introduced him to Orange County Rescue Mission and the Double R Ranch program. At Double R Ranch, Zach rediscovered hope for his life and future, as well as a sense of belonging as he built a brotherhood with other men in the program and the staff. “The Ranch was a safe haven for me—a place to build a bond and find myself in Christ,” Zach says of his time in the program.
After completing the program at Double R Ranch, Zach became disciplined, goaloriented, and focused. He completed his training to become a medical assistant and found stable employment in an urgent care setting. Over time, Zach has regained trust with his family, and he joyfully describes how happy his family is to see him whenever they are together. The difference in his life is significant, and Zach is quick to credit the grace of God for the transformation. “It’s cool to see the difference in myself and how I’ve changed,” Zach says. “I want to read the Bible. I want to be better than I was yesterday.”
When the new Double R Ranch campus opened in Trabuco Canyon in 2023, Zach was thrilled to come on staff as the Resident Advisor. As a former student who successfully completed the program, Zach has the unique perspective of relating to the experience of incoming students and knowing how to support them as
they adjust to life at the Ranch. “It’s almost like I get to see how I was when I first came into the program and what it took for the staff to help me get on track,” Zach explains. “Now, as the RA, it’s a blessing to see the other side of things and see the growth in people.”
Having experienced both the former and new campuses of Double R Ranch, Zach says the peacefulness that was a core component of the original Ranch has translated well into the new campus. Surrounded by hills, the Ranch feels far enough away from the temptations of everyday life but, now, with even more opportunities available to students.
By relocating to Orange County, Ranch students can more easily attend school and pursue education, maintain family relationships, and regularly access the services at Village of Hope, including Hurtt Family Health Clinic medical services, legal aid, and community events.
Zach is most excited now about being able to spread the word of God and be part of prospering His kingdom by helping others in need. He is proud to be an example of the difference in knowing God can make to others battling addiction or experiencing homelessness.
As Zach looks to the future, he plans to continue working as a medical assistant while attending Orange Coast College to pursue an associate’s degree in science. He is majoring in radiology to become a radiology technician and, eventually, a chief technologist.
There was a time when Zach would never have dreamed of a future like this for himself and struggled to believe he was worth much to anyone. But now, his vision of a bright future is a reality. Not only has he rediscovered his sense
of worth and purpose in Christ, but he’s helping other men and women do the same as a staff member at Double R Ranch.
To the donors who made this all possible, Zach wants to tell you, “Your generosity is the cornerstone of our success, driving us forward with hope and determination. Thank you for being a driving force behind our transformative work.”
I WANT TO READ THE BIBLE. I WANT TO BE BETTER THAN I WAS YESTERDAY.
Village of Hope
GOD REALLY CAN DO WHAT HE SAYS HE WILL DO.
I’VE SEEN IT HAPPEN — HE’S TRANSORMING MY LIFE AND MY CHILDREN’S LIVES.
Erica
Erica’s childhood was marked by abandonment and abuse, leaving a deep ache for approval. As an adult, this led to a series of unhealthy relationships and ended with an abusive relationship. Desperately wishing for a happy family, she stayed with her partner and hoped he would change. But ultimately, she and her three sons ended up alone, homeless, and living in a motel.
She searched for shelters for women with children. Finally, Erica found Village of Hope, but she was still wary. While visiting to learn more, she met a student who shared her story. It was the nudge Erica needed to take a step of faith. “I needed to get my life together. I couldn’t keep ignoring my anxiety and depression. I didn’t want my sons to pick up habits I refused to deal with,” Erica says.
Erica and her sons moved to Village of Hope and utilized all the program offered. Therapy services have helped Erica identify her unhealthy codependent behaviors and implement helpful boundaries for her and her sons. Her faith grew stronger through her time in the program. “I’m no longer who I was a year ago,” she declares. Her boys enjoy the youth programs and are even learning karate.
Erica and her sons also had the opportunity to attend Family Camp at the Rescue Mission’s newly opened Double R Ranch. Erica was eager to share the family camp experience with her children. Her sons loved exploring the outdoors, riding horses, making S’mores around the campfire, swimming in the pool, and milking the goats. This special family time created a lifelong memory for Erica and her boys, softening the years of struggle and hardship.
Today, Erica is employed as a Case Manager for Orange County Social Services and is well on her way to a healthy and sustainable life. She has high hopes for her future. Already a published author, she plans to finish her second book, complete her degree, and someday own a home.
More than anything, she prays that her sons would come to know and treasure the Lord as she has. To anyone struggling with hopelessness like Erica once was, she says, “God really can do what He says He will do. I’ve seen it happen—He’s transforming my life and my children’s lives.”
Tustin Veterans Outpost
VETERANS OUTPOST SLOWS DOWN LIFE AND HELPS YOU STAY SOBER, MAKE SENSE OF THINGS, AND FOCUS ON WHAT IS IMPORTANT.
Jerry
After high school, Jerry wanted to make a life for himself. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps and was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin. During his enlistment, his mother passed away. Jerry didn’t know how to grieve her loss, so he didn’t. Being a soldier and his focused attention on military service kept his grief hidden away, but only for a time. He hoped starting a family of his own with his girlfriend and their son would drown out his anger, but it didn’t. Instead, depression set in, then substance addiction, and the mother of his son left him. Despite the addiction, Jerry managed to keep a job, a roof over his head, and maintain his relationship with his son. It developed into a strong bond as his son matured into adulthood.
But once the pandemic hit Jerry was unemployed. By 2021, he was living on the streets. He feared for his future. Jerry recalls sitting behind a dumpster one day, crying out to God for help.
Shortly after that moment, everything changed. Orange County Rescue Mission’s Outreach Coordinator introduced Jerry to Tustin Veterans Outpost during a Chili Van outreach. He learned that Tustin Veterans Outpost is a Christian program that provides addiction recovery support. Jerry had tried other recovery programs, all with only mild success. He hoped the Outpost could be something different.
The veteran community welcomed Jerry and offered him a pathway to a new life. “Tustin Veterans Outpost slows down life and helps you stay sober, make sense of things, and focus on what is important,” Jerry says. He completed the 12-step program and came to know Jesus.
Sadly, loss struck Jerry’s life again. His son passed away. In the past, he could only cope with such tremendous loss by numbing the pain with substance abuse. But Jerry was confident nothing could help him through the loss better than Jesus. With support from the Tustin Veterans Outpost community, he grieved without returning to destructive patterns.
Now, two years after graduating from the program, Jerry is a hotel maintenance technician. He also serves as the Resident Advisor at the Outpost, helping to guide new veterans and building on the camaraderie that he experienced.
His message to Rescue Mission donors and volunteers: “Your contribution to my life has been astronomical. Your support changes lives. Thank you.”
Hope Harbor
I’M SO THANKFUL TO BE ALIVE. WITHOUT HOPE HARBOR, I NEVER WOULD HAVE FELT LIKE MYSELF AGAIN.
Evan
Evan’s mother left when he was a toddler, leaving a maternal void that his dad could not fill, no matter how hard he tried. When Evan was nine, his father remarried, and Evan was overjoyed – he finally had a mother and a family. For a few years, Evan enjoyed his new family. But as he got older, he began to rebel in small ways against household rules he felt were unfair, as many teens do.
His disobedience began to strain his relationship with his stepmom. The strain worsened during the pandemic. Evan started to rebel in more significant ways, and his stepmom responded in hurtful ways that exasperated their relationship even further. Evan was unable to withstand the negativity against him, and he fell into a dark depression. He felt that no matter how hard he tried to right things, it seemed he couldn’t measure up. Eventually, Evan stopped trying. He began making reckless decisions like jumping off bridges and playing on train tracks in hopes of ending his life. After two runaway efforts, three Child Protective Services visits, and suicide attempts, his dad realized Evan needed a deeper level of intervention.
Evan says he entered a “new era” at Hope Harbor. The family atmosphere and the program structure provided by the nurturing live-in house parents help Evan feel cared for. He has regained a relationship with his dad, who visits him regularly and participates in family therapy sessions to work through the issues that brought them to this point.
Evan finally feels hopeful for his future again. “I am a man of God now,” he says brightly. Evan prays daily with the Hope Harbor House Parent, Brandon, and looks forward to attending church. While he once isolated himself in his room on his computer all day, he has since rediscovered a love for adventuring and being outdoors.
Looking to the future, Evan is interested in tech and business, but most importantly, he wants to grow in his relationship with Jesus Christ. He recognizes that Christ is his “solid foundation” and gives him the strength and freedom to think about the future. One day, he hopes to have a family of his own. “I’m so thankful to be alive,” Evan says. “Without Hope Harbor, I never would have felt like myself again.”
House of Hope
I NEEDED TO RETURN TO GOD WITH AN OPEN HEART. THAT WAS A MISSING PIECE BEFORE – SURRENDER.
Bernadette
Addiction was deeply rooted in Bernadette’s family; it was a clear pathway for her to experiment with drugs and alcohol from a young age. Experimentation grew into dependence, exasperated by her undiagnosed bipolar condition. She would get clean for brief periods in adulthood and then relapse.
During one of her sober stretches, Bernadette met a charming and seemingly God-fearing man who promised her a better life – her escape and hope. Once they were married, everything changed but not for the better. He became controlling and abusive. Bernadette spiraled emotionally and fell back into her only known way of coping, and the chaos began once again. She had lost all hope. Seeing no way out, Bernadette attempted to take her own life.
This act of desperation became the wake-up call Bernadette needed because she loved her kids. She began her addiction recovery journey, again, but needed mental health support and a stable home where she and her kids could rebuild their lives together. Thankfully, a friend led her to Orange County Rescue Mission.
In 2021, Bernadette and her children began their journey to restoration at Village of Hope. “Pretty quickly, God changed my heart and ways,” Bernadette remembers. “I needed to return to God with an open heart. That was a missing piece before — surrender.” She received services for her bipolar disorder and sobriety support. Village of Hope’s unique vocational training opportunities helped Bernadette regain her work skills and prepare for the next steps after completing the program.
Now, Bernadette and her children live at House of Hope. There, they have their own room in a community-style home with other women and children while she continues to work towards increasing her self-sufficiency. Bernadette works as an office assistant. And, she will complete her education in January 2025 to become a drug and alcohol counselor, a career choice uniquely suited to her to excel in and help others. They are on track to move out to an apartment. She now has a clear mind and vision for her family’s future.
God also restored Bernadette’s family and are thankful to be reunited. They attend church together, where Bernadette also volunteers.
“I want to tell the donors how grateful I am,” Bernadette says. “There are so many supporters of the Rescue Mission that pray for us, and that means so much to us.”
Programs & Services
Tustin
Chili Van
Double R Ranch
Tustin Veterans Outpost
Village of Hope Hope Harbor
THE JOURNEY
While every person’s path is different, our goal is to meet people where they are and help eliminate their barriers to independence, one by one. To learn more about our programs, scan here or visit rescuemission.org/programs.
Hurtt Family Health Clinic
Alumni Ongoing Education Program
The Success Center
Trinity Law Clinic
Parent & Children Enrichment Center
Hope Family Housing
Tustin Alumni Housing
House of Hope
Irvine Canaan Church
Irvine Canaan Christian Community Church (ICCCC) began volunteering with Orange County Rescue Mission in 2020. What began as a few church members seeking community outreach opportunities grew into the church’s commitment to serving the people of the Rescue Mission that runs wide and deep. Located just five minutes from the Village of Hope campus, ICCCC church members now volunteer regularly. Their service has taken various forms, from collecting canned goods to sorting donations in the warehouse and clothing rooms. They also help provide childcare on Friday nights and during special events, a volunteer job that is especially difficult to fill and allows parents to participate in the program more fully. The church regularly blesses the youth here with meaningful notes, treats, and toys. Families are served lunch each month with an encouraging message from ICCCC’s pastor. Volunteering with the Rescue Mission has left a profound impression on the church. Deacon Sue Ding shares, “In every small act, we see the greater picture of God’s love and provision. The joy on the faces of those we serve and the gratitude in their eyes remind us that we are not just meeting physical needs but also touching souls. These experiences have deepened our faith, strengthened our fellowship, and brought us closer to the essence of what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ.”
Sunwest Bank
In 2011, Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation sponsored the Success Center on the Village of Hope campus, now named Sunwest Bank Success Center. Sunwest Bank Success Center is an integral program to equip homeless men and women with the academic, life, vocational, and job-seeking skills needed to obtain full-time employment and become financially self-sufficient. Rescue Mission alumni who want to grow vocationally or are ready to transition into new employment opportunities are also welcome to access the Success Center after graduating. This initial investment from Sunwest Bank has flourished into a multifaceted relationship that includes financial support, volunteer work, and financial literacy coaching. Sunwest Bank volunteers recognize the importance of adapting their coaching to uniquely meet the students’ needs. They strive to meet people where they are in their journey to financial stability. For example, when teaching the youth at Village of Hope, Sunwest Bank volunteers introduced early money concepts in a welcoming and fun way by making piggy banks! This partnership has added more robust financial literacy services by increasing the volunteer staffing, including two additional budget coaches to support Rescue Mission students. “The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with Orange County Rescue Mission by issuing grants to the Success Center, and we are especially glad to extend this relationship to volunteerism and engage all of our employees in making a positive difference,” shared Nicole Bice, Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation Executive Director.
Laurie Donahue
Laurie Donahue has always had a heart to compassionately care for others. Through her own life experiences to teaching at-risk youth, she has developed an authentic passion to especially care for those coming out of brokenness. In 2018, Laurie states she began volunteering with Orange County Rescue Mission because it is “one of the best places I know to see the gospel in action.” In her time volunteering at the Rescue Mission, Laurie has faithfully served preparing meals, providing childcare, helping at events, and working on outdoor beautification projects at Double R Ranch.
Now she is embarking on her newest venture as a mentor for our students. When asked why she wanted to become a mentor, Laurie says, “As a Village of Hope kitchen volunteer, I have had the opportunity to interact with many students over the years. It is a privilege to pray with them as they encounter struggles and provide them with hope through God’s word. I have been blessed and encouraged, myself, by these students’ stories. I believe that God is calling me to come alongside them in a deeper way. It is a bit scary, but I know that the Lord will go before me and equip me.”
Retired since 2015, it has been Laurie’s heart’s desire to see God’s purpose fulfilled in her life. She delightfully shares that “interacting with the students and being able to put a smile on their faces is what brings me joy and fuels my heart to serve.”
Links Players
Golf tournaments for fundraising were new to Orange County Rescue Mission; partnering with Links Players was a promising opportunity because they are all about golf! In 2016, Links Players OC invited the Rescue Mission as the beneficiary partner for their annual fundraising golf tournament, the OC Charity Classic. And now, that opportunity has flourished into an almost decade-long partnership! The 2024 OC Charity Classic Golf Tournament marked nine years of collaboration and fundraising. Links Players shares the net proceeds of the popular tournament and generously supports the Rescue Mission with 100% of the funds from the tournament’s live auction meals for the homeless families we serve. Links Players is a fellowship of men and women golfers, with over 200 groups nationwide and a local chapter in Orange County. They gather at private country clubs to enjoy a favorite pastime and intentionally “change the conversation” to faith-focused, uplifting, and encouraging matters. “We see men and women of all walks and views come together,” local Links Players board member Peter Rivas explains. Partnering with the Rescue Mission is also a meaningful opportunity for Links Players. As an organization, they value “kindling compassion for the poor and needy.” The partnership is a beautiful expression of the Links Players’ values. Rivas shares that they were “instantly attracted as we learned about the mission, vision, and programs.” Golfers are welcome to join Links Players! To learn more about the organization and find a fellowship, visit linksplayers.com/socal.
Living Spaces
From furnishing new spaces at Double R Ranch to refurbishing House of Hope, which had experienced over 20 years of wear and tear, Living Spaces became a partner in creating beautiful, comfortable and uplifting “living spaces” at Orange County Rescue Mission by donating furnishings for three campuses in 2024. Living Spaces has caught the vision of how impactful it is for people experiencing homelessness — sometimes living in cars, tents, and run-down motels — to move into an environment that inspires hope, order, and dignity. Living Spaces not only donated the furniture, they also delivered excellent customer service. Rain was pouring on the delivery day for Double R Ranch. However, the Living Spaces team helped the students unload and assemble furniture for six rooms. Lauren (Senior Director, Marketing) with Living Spaces shared, “Our delivery guys took in all the mattresses, bunkbeds, and nightstands and assembled them with huge smiles on their faces. It was so heartwarming to see everyone on the team feeling part of a larger plan!” Volunteering at a Christmas Day celebration and on a corporate Serve Day allowed Living Spaces employees to contribute to the “support systems” for Rescue Mission students, something they believe is especially valuable for people overcoming homelessness. Lauren said, “We realize that we are only making a small dent in all that needs to be done in our community, but we are doing our best to help make the living spaces for the residents at each OCRM campus feel like home. Everyone wants to come home to a beautiful space that feels safe.”
Legacy Society
An impactful way to extend your generosity and partnership with Orange County Rescue Mission is through the Legacy Society. Donors who commit to our Legacy Society are donors who prayerfully name Orange County Rescue Mission as a beneficiary of their will, estate, or on an investment account as a charitable donation. These donors have pledged to minister the love of Jesus Christ to the least, the last, and the lost beyond their lifetime and across multiple generations.
People of all giving capacities and in any season of life can become Legacy Society donors. They include a broad spectrum of donors from long-time to newer donors, monthly to annual donors, and event participants to volunteers. Orange County Rescue Mission believes gifts of all sizes, given now and in the future, are equally significant because all gifts restore the lives of homeless men, women, children, and military veterans.
To learn more about our Legacy Society, contact our Legacy Planning Advisor, Mauri Ramirez at mauri.ramirez@rescuemission.org or call 714-800-3324. You can also visit our website at www.RescueMission.org/LegacyPlanning which includes tools and information to assist you with gifts through wills.
INCOME FORECAST
(OCT 2024 TO SEPT 2025)
USE OF DONATIONS
Over the past year, an average of 81 cents of your donated dollar was used to directly help the homeless, four cents was used for administration, and 15 cents was used for communication and fund raising. These functional expenses are reported each year by our independent auditor.
Administration
Direct Assistance for Homeless People
Communications and Fundraising
The forecasts shown summarize the consolidated budgets of Orange County Rescue Mission and its affiliates Hope Harbor and Temporary Shelter, Inc.
EXPENSE FORECAST
Direct Assistance for Homeless People $ 22,220,000
Food, Clothing, Shelter, Hygiene
Transitional Housing, Financial Coaching
Counseling, Coaching, Mental Health
Parent & Child Development, Student Education Support
Transportation, Vocational Training, Career Development
Program Materials & Resources
and Fundraising $ 4,000,000
Donor Relations, Donor Communications
Digital & Mail Fundraising
Website Upkeep
$ 1 ,130,000
FINANCIAL INTEGRITY
Financial integrity is something we greatly value. We maximize every dollar to the benefit of the Least, the Last, and the Lost. This is confirmed through an annual independent financial audit and an independent review by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. And, we receive the highest ratings from Charity Navigator and Candid.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
The Executive Team leads and serves alongside the many dedicated employees, who together work to end homelessness one life at a time.
Bryan Crain President
Larry Gwilt Chief Financial Officer
Jodie Saunderson Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer
OUR MISSION
To minister the love of Jesus Christ to the Least, the Last, and the Lost of our Community through the provision of assistance in the areas of guidance, counseling, education, job training, shelter, food, clothing, health care, and independent living communities.
Anna Song Chief Development Officer
Derrick Burton Chief Ministry Officer
Joey Gonzalez Chief Operating Officer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Each Board member volunteers time, talents, and passions by leading the Rescue Mission in accordance to the organization’s Mission, Philosophy, and Values.
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Each Chairperson volunteers time, talents, and passions by engaging and empowering the Orange County community to invest in the ministry of the Rescue Mission.
Joe Oltmans
Shana Conzelman Chairperson of Women for Hope
Jackie Nowlin Chairperson of the Legacy Societ y
Steve Callahan
Mark Conzelman Christopher Ferebee
Craig Furniss
William Guard
Jackie Nowlin
Denise Cassin Chairperson of the Engagement Leadership Cabinet
Bart Hansen
How to Help
TOGETHER, WE CAN CHANGE LIVES!
The stories of restoration shared in this annual report are made possible by your support and prayers. We pray that our work together, with a shared commitment to end homelessness one life at a time, will continue in 2025. You have many options to make an impact!
WAYS TO GIVE FINANCIALLY
• Check – Mail a check payable to Orange County Rescue Mission to: 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA 92782.
• Credit Card, PayPal, Venmo or Cryptocurrency – Go to our secure website at: www.RescueMission.org/give-now
• Monthly recurring donation/subscription – Go to www.RescueMission.org/village
• Join our Legacy Society – For more information, visit www.RescueMission.org/ legacyplanning or contact Mauri Ramirez at 714-800-3324
• Electronic Fund Transfer – Call 714-247-4336 to set up an automated EFT.
• Donate through your Donor-Advised Fund, Stocks, Mutual Funds, or IRA.
• Questions about donating? – Contact Anna Song at 714-247-4377 or Anna.Song@RescueMission.org
VOLUNTEER
There are many opportunities for individuals, groups, churches, and corporations to volunteer. For more information, go to www.RescueMission.org/volunteer.
SUBSCRIBE
Subscribe to our email list to receive encouraging stories and stay current with events, volunteer, and giving opportunities. Go to www.RescueMission.org and scroll to the bottom of the page.
FOLLOW
Follow us on our social media to get positive stories, videos, and articles.
GIVE ITEMS
Our warehouse, located at 1 Hope Drive in Tustin, is open daily from 8am - 5pm to receive new and gently used items. We especially need food, diapers, clothing, and hygiene items.
GIVE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
• Coordinate a donation drive, starting with the helpful information found at www.RescueMission.org/donation-drive.
• Join our annual Turkey Trot OC 5K on Thanksgiving Day. For more information, go to www.TurkeyTrotOC.org.
