News Releases
Sound the ALARM for Thanksgiving
11/18/2011Bay Alarm employees will be donating 320 - twelve pound turkeys and 36 - eight pound hams to the Bay Area Rescue Mission Food Pantry, located at 123 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond between 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Thanksgiving Food Needed for Homeless, Hungry
11/17/2011Unemployment and the economy continue to plague the Bay Area's most vulnerable citizens. For the first time in their lives many of our fellow citizens will be homeless during the Thanksgiving Season.
Emergency Roadside Service for Thanksgiving
11/9/2011On Thursday, November 10, 2011, AAA Northern California will be pulling up in the big tow truck to the Bay Area Rescue Mission Food Pantry. Arriving at approximately 12:30, AAA will donate turkeys to feed the homeless and hungry.
Financial Crisis for Many as Holidays Approach
10/25/2011With unemployment remaining at near-record highs and the economy showing limited signs of recovery, Northern California's largest privately funded ministry dedicated to helping the homeless, braces for the worst.
Changing Seasons, New Concerns for Homeless
9/21/2011For the homeless, autumn is a time of growing anxiety. Friendless and without roots, they find themselves without hope. Without an invitation to join a family dinner at Thanksgiving and Christmas, they are painfully aware that they are on the outside.
A Labor of Love: Transforming Lives
8/31/2011Odale Thomas had migrated from city to city and job to job. He was unable to hold down one position for very long. Drugs and alcohol controlled his life. In and out of jail, Odale became homeless. Finally, a case worker recommended that Odale go to the Bay Area Rescue Mission.
Ending Homelessness: One Person at a Time
8/11/2011In the midst of the second most dangerous city per capita, lives are being changed and families are being restored, one person at a time. Among the graduates at this year’s celebration will be Beverly Ferrell and her daughter, Bonnie.
Fire at Mission Adds to Summer Slump
7/26/2011Donations trail off at most non-profits during the summer months and this has been the case at the Bay Area Rescue Mission. But this year summer is looking more bleak than usual.
This Father's Day he leaves a legacy
6/16/2011For the last 15 months, Eddie Fountaine has been taking a careful look at his life. It's been a hard look at failure, but well worth it.
Turning hunger into hope this Easter Season
3/17/2011Increasing numbers of people who are suffering from hunger and homelessness have prompted the Bay Area Rescue Mission to launch a special campaign this Easter season to turn hunger into hope.
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