Life-changing opportunities

Success takes on a new meaning.

Success at The Mission happens in so many ways.

Sometimes, success happens after many failed attempts. Occasionally, it occurs with a step backwards, followed by a few wavering steps forward on a long journey. Every so often, it begins when a major realization allows us to see ourselves in a new light.

Here are some of those success stories:

6ABC reports on New Sober Living Home in West Trenton

The Rescue Mission of Trenton cut the ribbon on its newest sober-living home in West Trenton on Thursday. Community members, political leaders, news stations and local organizations all came out to witness the opening at the West State street home. The 3-story house will be home to five formerly homeless individuals who are in recovery. Each resident has completed the

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WHYY covers the Rescue Mission of Trenton

WHYY’s David Matthau visited the Rescue Mission of Trenton to tell the story of how The Mission is taking the lead in efforts to end homelessness and give individuals in recovery a fresh start. The article shares the story of a former client and now certified peer specialist, Deshawn Spears, who completed the recovery program and now manages The Mission’s

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New Jersey Stories

Senator Andy Kim Visits the Rescue Mission of Trenton

We were honored to recently welcome U.S. Senator Andy Kim to the Rescue Mission of Trenton, where he spent time learning firsthand about our work feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, and counseling those in recovery. During his visit, Senator Kim met with our volunteers and staff to hear about the daily challenges facing the people we serve and to

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NBC10 Covers the New Direction Program Graduation

Thank you, NBC 10, for covering our commencement ceremony for the New Direction program. The event celebrated nine clients as they completed the transformative program that provides clients with treatment, education, and job development centered around the four pillars of recovery – health, home, purpose, and community. During the event, each of the participants will discuss their experience and how

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6abc Outreach Van Story

NJ outreach van paves the road to recovery in Trenton

Read 6abc’s coverage of The Mission’s outreach van: Originally published on 1/19/26 at https://6abc.com/videoClip/18403175 TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) — Whether it’s a cup of coffee, a conversation, or a car ride on the road to recovery, the ‘Rescue Mission of Trenton’ is meeting people where they are. Rescue Mission of Trenton is known for offering shelter and other services to men

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