It was Scott Ruskan’s first mission as a US Coast Guard rescue swimmer.The 26-year-old had graduated from rescue ...

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will mark another milestone in its commitment to restoring lives and breaking the cycle of addiction and homelessness. 5 ...

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Paradegoers can spot Veggie Rescue’s brand-new refrigerated van making its parade debut, thanks to a generous gift from The Balay Ko Foundation. Volunteers will also be handing out complimentary bags ...

In California, where the next "Big One" is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake resonate even 100 years later, experts say.

OC Rescue Mission sees a pathway for homeless in the building trades Bryan Crain, head of the faith-based OC Rescue Mission, sees opportunity to expand its training program to carpentry, drywall ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As Middle Tennessee continues to bake under sweltering temperatures, a local nonprofit is sounding the alarm: they’re running dangerously low on bottled water.

When temperatures rise, shelters like Capital City Rescue Mission become more than just a place to sleep. They become a refuge from the heat.

Actor Joe Marinelli from “General Hospital” and “Santa Barbara” died at the age of 68. Marinelli died on Sunday in Burbank, California after battling with stomach cancer, according to IMDb.

Yesterday, Florida officials announced the success of Operation Dragon Eye, which rescued 60 children from a sex trafficking ring. In a strong display of unity, 20 federal, state, and local ...

Huntsville’s Downtown Rescue Mission is experiencing a critical shortage of non-perishable food items, the shelter announced this week.