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:

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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Action News

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

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Wellness Center Opening story

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

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Matthew

I Know That I Now Have a Heart

When Matthew Epps came to The Shelter, he said he felt lost, scared and hopeless. Then, Alyese Patterson, Manager of Care Coordination, asked if he was interested in recovery. And, he said, “Yes. Please.”  Alyese said, “I actually spoke with his sister before I spoke with him. So, I knew Matthew had a strong support system. Then, as I got

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After having no choice but to seek help at The Shelter, Charlene is now working in The Shelter, helping people in their time of need.

Finding Hope After It Was Lost

When Charlene Rowe was six years old, living in North Trenton, she knew her mom was struggling, trying to keep it together. She imagined a thin rope that her mom was somehow barely holding onto. “My mom was around,” Charlene recalled, then looked off, as if in the distance. “But she was caught up in drugs.” Then something happened. As

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