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Introducing our 2025 Annual Report

Rescue Outreach Mission is proud to present our 2025 annual report. This short publication takes a look back at our year, the successes we've had, and A look at the people who are truly making a difference in our community. For instance, you'll see the community leaders who have contributed their time, talent, and treasure to the rescue outreach mission and to help those in our neighborhood who are experiencing

Rescue Outreach Mission Featured on Eyewitness News 9

Over the past three years, Bronx House Pizza has been a tremendous partner of Rescue Outreach Mission. One day every year, the Lake Mary staple gives 100 percent of their proceeds to help those experiencing homelessness. The community steps up with leaders and people from across the county coming to order pizza, gift cards, and much more. This year, Orlando Health Lake Mary utilized its company's 407 Day campaign to

Do you know Lara Jackson, our Event & Development Manager?

If you’ve been to an event supporting Rescue Outreach Mission. She’s often the one at the door or registration desk, there to greet you, welcome you and help you. But she’s much more than a greeter. She’s the one who makes our events shine, the one who covers all the details and works out all the logistics. She’s designing the invites and ordering the food. “Lara has been a key

Volunteer Profiles: Thank you Gail Harbeck

There are many reasons why people volunteer at their favorite non-profit. They might be good with their hands, so they help build homes. They might like animals, so they spend time at the animal shelter.   For Gail Harbeck, it’s a matter of faith. “A couple of years ago, I heard Jared Jones, the new rector at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, say, ‘If you wait until you are on your

Our Success Stories: Meet Kenneth

For decades, Kenneth would drive by Rescue Outreach Mission as he worked and lived in the Sanford community. He was raised here after his family moved to the area in 1987. He worked for a moving company his entire life. He never imagined he would be a guest at the shelter as he approached 60 years old. “I’ve always known about this place as I’d always pass by it,” he