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Creating a Will: Myths & Facts

Myth

I’m not rich enough.

Fact

Everyone has assets that need distributing, from sentimental items to finding a new home for beloved pets. Even a modest estate requires decisions that shouldn’t be left to a probate court.

Myth

I’m too young to think about a Will.

Fact

Unexpected events can happen at any age. Making a Will is essential for protecting loved ones. Without a Will, your family may face added stress during a difficult time.

Myth

I made a Will 15 years ago. I’m covered.

Fact

An old Will may not reflect your current wishes, so regular updates are essential to avoid legal complications. An attorney can ensure your wishes are carried out.

Myth

I don’t need a Will because I’m single.

Fact

A Will ensures your assets go where you want and can protect your legacy, even without dependents.

Writing a Will is a wonderful opportunity to create a legacy for your loved ones and support the causes you care about.

Leaving a gift in your Will to the San Diego Rescue Mission will bring hope to those experiencing homelessness for generations to come.

Let’s Get Social.

Dec 25

🎄🎬 Behind the scenes fun with our amazing SDRM team! 🎬🎄

While we had a blast making this playful video, we want to take a heartfelt moment to wish you all a Merry Christmas! May your hearts be full of JOY as we celebrate the true HOME we find in Christ. 🙏💖

From all of us at the San Diego Rescue Mission, Jesus is the reason for the season! 🎁✨

#HomeInChrist #ChristmasJoy #SanDiegoNonProfit #MerryChristmas #RescueMissionFamily

Dec 24

You've broken another record for our Christmas Community Meal! 🎄 THANK YOU!

This past Saturday, we served our neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurity a meal that not only nourishes the body but brings hope that stays in the heart. 💖

Here's the incredible impact YOU made possible:
🍽️ 950 Total Meals Served
🍞 600 In Line
🎓 200 Mission Academy Students
🏡 100 Oceanside Navigation Center Guests
🥡 50 To Go Meals
But wait, there’s more...
🚿 124 Showers
💇‍♂️ 60 Hair Cuts

Take a look at some photos from this unforgettable day! 📸 Your generosity made it all happen.

If you'd like to continue spreading hope this holiday season, donate by midnight on December 31 to transform twice as many lives with our $100,000 Year-End Matching Challenge. 🎁Give through the link in our bio.

@missionfed Mission Fed Credit Union @rincontribe Rincon Tribe @axosbank Axos Bank @premier_of_carlsbad @hopeforsd @therocksandiego @villagechurchsd

Dec 24

Meet Miguel 👋

He was recently spotted at our community outreach meal cutting hair and giving back to those experiencing homelessness. Thanks to YOU, people just like Miguel can find hope, restoration and joy this Christmas. 🎄✨

This holiday season, help provide meals & shelter to those in need. Donate to the San Diego Rescue Mission by December 31, and your gift will be matched! Check out the link in our bio.

Dec 22

Christmas Community Meal 2024
950 Total Meals Served
600 In Line
200 Mission Academy Students
100 Oceanside Navigation Center Guests
50 To Go Meals

Plus...
124 Showers
60 Hair Cuts

Dec 21

🎄✨ It's happening TOMORROW! 🎄✨

Join us for a Community Christmas Dinner at the San Diego Rescue Mission (120 Elm Street) from 1 pm - 3 pm. 🍽️

We're serving up a delicious traditional meal: glazed ham, au-gratin potatoes, salad, green beans, rolls, and pie—plus so much more! 🎉

Along with the meal, we're offering:

Showers 🚿
Haircuts 💇‍♂️
Medical care 💊
Giveaways 🎁
Prayer 🙏
Bag storage 🛍️
Pet care 🐾
This is a special opportunity to spread love, hope, and joy this holiday season. ❤️

Invite anyone in need and help us make this Christmas brighter for all! For more info, follow the link in our bio.

Dec 20

“I didn't really have a chance to be a father and now I do because he's here with me. I enjoy every day.

Since Lance was a little boy, he remembered growing up around alcoholics and drug addicts. Tragically, by the time he was 15 years old he had already experimented with hard drugs. By age 18, he had recurring arrests.

At the end of his rope, he grew tired of his way of life. He did not see a way out until his girlfriend introduced him to the San Diego Rescue Mission.

Being at the Mission improved Lance's life and led to him gaining custody of his child. Having his son with him every day has significantly strengthened their relationship. Lance walks his son to school and picks him up daily, cherishing the precious time spent together. He acknowledges the positive impact of having his son in his life. Lance is grateful that his son has the chance to make friends with kids close to his age.

Because of YOU, individuals like Lance and his son can find refuge and create cherished memories this Christmas.

🙏 🎄 Give the gift of meals and shelter to people who are experiencing homelessness this Christmas. Donations to the San Diego Rescue Mission given by December 31 will be matched. Check the links in our bio.

#ThisIsMyTestimony #GivingBack #Healing #SanDiegoNonProfit #HomelessResources

Dec 18

Will you remember our struggling neighbors?

Many people are weary this Christmas… hopeless… praying that someone cares enough to help. YOU can give them comfort and joy with your gift today to the San Diego Rescue Mission.❤️ Provide nourishing meals + warm clothing + safe shelter – just in time for the holidays.

🎄Give the gift that keeps on giving! 🎁 Gifts made through December will be MATCHED. Check our bio for links.

Dec 17

"It Was an Answer to My Prayer"

Join Host Ashley Jacobs as she spotlights the San Diego Rescue Mission's incredible 12-month rehabilitation program, Mission Academy, which helps people experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives. 🏡

In this powerful segment, Bo Mazzetti, Chairman of the Rincon Tribal Council, explains why they financially support the Rescue Mission, offering a hand up to those who need it most. 💪

And Kyle, a Mission Academy graduate, shares his personal journey of transformation and how the program changed his life. 🙏

Thanks to Rincon, we were able to feature this inspiring story in a special segment of The LOCAList San Diego, airing on FOX 5 and KUSI TV! 📺

YOU can help make a difference too. Be a life-changer for our homeless neighbors. All gifts made in December will be matched. Check the link in our bio.

#HomelessnessAwareness #MissionAcademy #SanDiegoRescueMission #HandUpNotHandOut #TransformLives

@rincontribe

Dec 14

Did you hear? 🙌

At our Thanksgiving Meal, we served 900 people and provided showers & essentials to 129! ❤️

We’re doing it again on Saturday, December 21! Join us for a Community Christmas Dinner at the San Diego Rescue Mission (120 Elm Street) from 1 pm - 3 pm. 🍽️ Enjoy a traditional meal: glazed ham, au-gratin potatoes, salad, green beans, rolls, and pie.

Plus, we’ll offer showers, haircuts, giveaways, medical care, prayer, bag storage, and pet care.

Invite anyone in need and help us spread hope this Christmas! 🙏 Link is in our bio.

#CommunityMeal #FoodInsecurity #MoreThanAMeal

Dec 13

Last week, our amazing supporters at the Rescue Mission gathered with the men, women, and children in our programs to share Christmas cheer through song. With a tropical twist, we created lasting memories, adding a bit of sparkle to the season.

The holidays can be especially tough for our Mission Academy students, so let’s spread some love and joy! Shop our Amazon Christmas Wish List link in our bio for practical gifts to help neighbors in need.

A big shoutout to amazing friends like YOU who make this season brighter!

#HomelessResources #ChristmasSingAlong #HawaiianChristmas

Dec 11

🌟🙌 YOU DID IT!
If you were one of the generous friends who gave back on Giving Tuesday, THANK YOU! Because of you, WE MET OUR $50,000 MATCH.

Your gift is helping share the blessings of food, safe shelter, and life-changing care with so many in San Diego County.

🏠 Your kindness is truly making an impact! #GivingTuesday #HomelessResources #CommunityCares

Dec 4

The Adams family just let us know they are at it again this year!

Meet the incredible Adams family, who are illuminating hope with the twinkle of lights on Quarter Horse Circle!

Jessamyn and Steven have been married for 23 years with three kids, and they're devoted to their faith and community at Calvary Chapel Oceanside. Discovering the San Diego Rescue Mission through their church, they decided to support the Rescue Mission in a unique and oh-so-creative way by creating a synchronized holiday 🌟 LIGHT SHOW 🌟 in December.

This year is their third annual fundraiser.

“We look forward to building upon our show year after year and finding ways to continue to socialize and grow funds and support for the San Diego Rescue Mission."

A special thank you to our community for creatively fundraising. You are helping men, women and children rebuild their lives.

#CommunityLove #lightshow @lights_on_quarter_horse @lights_on_quarter_horse

Dec 3

“I was tired of being tired – of waiting for someone to help me. Finally, I helped myself.”

Ella grew up feeling neglected due to substance abuse in the home. Her pent-up pain and confusion led to her own cycle of self-destruction, but her story doesn't end here—visit our blog link in our bio to read more.

👉 AND if you give by the end of the day, you can double your impact and support people like Ella on their journey to healing and hope. Your generosity makes all the difference. #givingtuesday

Thank you for loving your neighbors and believing in the power of a fresh start.

Nov 29

'Tis the season of giving!

Shop our Amazon Christmas Gift List through the Amazon link in our bio for practical gifts for neighbors in need. Spread joy to those in our residential program by choosing thoughtful gifts that get shipped directly to the Mission.

Spending the holidays alone can be challenging for students and guests at the Rescue Mission. Your support, especially at Christmas, means the world to them! 🎁❤️

#BlackFridayDeals #ChristmasGiving #HomelessResources

Nov 28

🍁 Nicole: A Mission Academy Alumni Story🍂

“Being here has made me feel like I have hope for the future.” – Nicole Mission Academy Student

Nicole once had stability with an apartment, car, and job. Then tragedy struck when her apartment burned down. She lost her home and her car, leaving her homeless and overwhelmed.

After spending a few nights in a tent on the street, she came to the Rescue Mission desperate to keep her girls safe.

🍂 🍁 Thanking God for YOU today and the abundant blessings that you pour out to our students!

#HappyThanksgiving #Gratitude #NewBeginnings

Nov 27

THANK YOU, Thank You, Thank You for your incredible support! 🙏

You brought help that works and hope that starts with a meal and stays in the heart. This past Saturday, we were able to deliver a hearty Thanksgiving feast to 900 individuals! 🍗🍽️ Over 129 individuals also received showers and essential hygiene items—we are deeply grateful. ❤️

Take a look at some photos from this unforgettable day! 📸 Your generosity made it all possible.

If you'd like to continue spreading hope, consider helping us feed our neighbors experiencing food insecurity by donating a meal here. Give by midnight on December 3 to transform twice as many lives this #GivingTuesday through our $50,000 matching challenge. Check out the link in our bio.

@solanabeachchurch Solana Beach Presbyterian Church Holy Spirit Anglican (San Diego, CA) RB Community Church @rbcpc @hopeforsd Hope for San Diego Project Street Vet @thestreetvet @rincontribe Rincon Tribe @bnbuilders BNBuilders Mission Fed Credit Union @missionfed @padres

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