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:
Q&A with The Mission’s Miniature Golf Course Designer Jaqui Marier
Jaqui Marier led the design of the miniature golf course at the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Inspired by classic films, world famous architecture and cultural themes, Jaqui transformed The Mission’s fourth floor into an 18-hole masterpiece. Leading up to the 22nd annual golf fundraiser, Jaqui sat down for a Q&A to share more about her experience with The Mission. How
6ABC reports on Residents at New Sober Living Home in West Trenton
6ABC’s Matteo Iadonisi visited The Mission’s new property on 938 W. State Street to report on the stories of Deshawn Spears and Sam Lane, two residents of the new home who finished their recovery program and are on the path to independent living.
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
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
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
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