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:

Food Insecurity in Mercer County Is Reaching a Breaking Point — And Time Is Running Short
Across Mercer County, food insecurity is rising at a pace we can no longer afford to overlook. Local food pantries, community meal sites and home-delivery programs are seeing 20–25% more visits than this time last year, along with a growing number of first-time users. Seniors on fixed incomes, families with young children, and historically underserved communities are being pushed to

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

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

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

New Direction Graduates Featured on 6abc
6abc Action News covered a heartfelt celebration in Trenton as seven men graduate from the Rescue Mission’s New Direction program – a drug and alcohol recovery initiative offering treatment, education, and job development. Surrounded by loved ones, the graduates shared their personal journeys and hopes for the future. A moving milestone and a big congratulations to all on this important
New Community Wellness Center Opens
6abc News covered the recent grand opening of the Mission’s Community Wellness Center. The Center is a space dedicated to building community, cultivating partnerships, and nurturing wellness. The facility will house part of the Mission’s Pathway2Wellness program – which offers clients access to an array of mental health programming – and will also serve as an event space for the

6abc Covers the Rescue Mission of Trenton’s 21st Annual Miniature Golf Tournament
On Friday, Sept. 19, the Rescue Mission of Trenton surpassed its fundraising record by bringing in nearly $130,000 from its annual miniature golf tournament. The tournament is the Mission’s biggest fundraising event of the year, and the funds will be used to continue the essential work of providing housing, food, stability, and transformative opportunities for the people of Trenton.
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