Wade Trimmer, SFV Rescure Mission

Wade Trimmer, executive director of the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission enlightened us about the facilities new location in Northridge at our November 4 meeting. The recently opened 90-bed family shelter offers hope, shelter, and safe, supportive housing to thousands of families who are homeless. The new center includes private family bedrooms, a commercial kitchen, common dining room and living spaces, meeting rooms, computer education center, playground and garden – all geared toward helping families achieve a brighter future.

 

This new resource will enable the San Fernando Valley to realize a reduction of its homeless population, many of whom are neglected and underserved. Staff will work with families to establish a plan for restoration and self-sufficiency, offering life skills programs and training on-site for up to 10 months, as well as collaborating with other agencies and community resources.

 

Our club provided funding for the computer center and we will be meeting at the Mission on December 16 to dedicate the lab.  Please note: We will not have a meeting at the country club that week. (In the above photo is Wade Trimmer (l) and Club President Jeff Stern)