Spring Graduation Ceremony

Posted on March 18, 2022 and filed in Video.

Update from Rolf Geyling, President of the Rescue Mission

Posted on February 9, 2022 and filed in Video.

Importance of Meals

Posted on October 26, 2021 and filed in Video.

Summer Graduation Ceremony

Posted on July 27, 2021 and filed in Video.

Michael Towbes Community Impact Grant

Posted on January 8, 2021 and filed in Video.

We were grateful to be the first recipient of the Michael Towbes Community Impact grant from Montecito Bank & Trust. Thanks to our president, Rolf Geyling, it was invested in our staff, the greatest resource we possess. Almost half of our team are graduates of the 12-month Recovery Program!

Holiday Meals

Posted on October 27, 2020 and filed in Video.

The Bayou Derby Event Virtual Program

Posted on October 16, 2020 and filed in Video.

COVID-19 Update

Posted on August 7, 2020 and filed in Video.

Posted on April 13, 2020 and filed in Video.

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Good Friday message from Rolf Geyling

Posted on April 9, 2020 and filed in Video.

Good Friday Message from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

Planned Giving is No Accident with Jim Appel

Posted on March 14, 2020 and filed in Video.

Planned Giving is No Accident with Jim Appel from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

Kathy Ireland Supports SBRM

Posted on January 1, 2020 and filed in Video.

Holiday Meals

Posted on December 2, 2019 and filed in Video.

Holiday Meals from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

$1.51 will buy a holiday meal for a hungry person.

The Bayou 500

Posted on July 3, 2019 and filed in Video.

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We are so grateful to Kathy Ireland Worldwide for promoting our upcoming annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 2 p.m.

Mike’s Remarkable Reflection

Posted on March 20, 2019 and filed in Video.

Mike's Remarkable Reflection from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

We are grateful for Mike’s remarkable reflection at our spring graduation ceremony and the power of all of our graduates’ testimonies.

Richard’s Story

Posted on December 6, 2018 and filed in Video.

Richard’s Story from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

Richard is experiencing tremendous freedom after spending most of his adulthood in prison.

Viola’s Victory

Posted on November 27, 2018 and filed in Success Stories, Video.

Viola beat the odds and claims her victory as the spokeswoman for her graduating class of November 2018.

Trish’s Challenge

Posted on November 15, 2018 and filed in Video.

Trish's Challenge from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

Trish Geyling gave the challenge to our graduates at the last graduation for 2018. Her words inspired all of us and we want to share them with you.

Diego’s Graduation Day

Posted on October 18, 2018 and filed in Success Stories, Video.

Another shining example of what a year in our residential recovery program can achieve for those who are willing to do the hard work of recovery.

Diego’s Graduation Day from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

The Bayou Open

Posted on August 29, 2018 and filed in Video.

The Bayou Open 2018 from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

Our 17th Annual Benefit, The BAYOU Open, a playful golf themed event, will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. A big thanks to Kathy Ireland for promoting this great event!

Amanda’s Story

Posted on August 23, 2018 and filed in Success Stories, Video.

Amanda’s Story from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

Mission of Hope – Our 40,000 Square Foot Remodel on Yanonali St.

Posted on March 3, 2018 and filed in Video.

Mission of Hope from Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Vimeo.

Kathy Ireland Promotes Our Annual Event

Posted on August 24, 2017 and filed in Video.

We are grateful to Kathy Ireland for promoting our upcoming annual Bayou fundraising event on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Make your reservations today by purchasing your tickets–click here!

Chris M.

Posted on July 7, 2017 and filed in Video.

Chris was the Men's Program speaker at our July 2016 graduation ceremony. He is an excellent example of what we envision for the men and women who graduate from our 12-month Residential Recovery Program.

Meet Our Alumni

Posted on June 7, 2017 and filed in Video.

Have you ever wondered what happens to our graduates?  Watch this video and see our alumni hard at work in our community.