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:
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.
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
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
I Had To Choose What I Could Not Live Without
When Nicole and Chuck met, as children, they were drawn to each other, magnetically. He, with his sideways smile. She, always looking over her shoulder. They got each other. They had a connection that went beyond understanding. As they grew older, whenever they entered each other‘s homes, they knew to expect the unexpected. There was no wishing for something different.
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