As the kitchen manager, I like bringing joy to the people who are in need.  I started out as a shelter guest, joined the recovery program, became a staff person and now am kitchen manager.

I have chosen to work for the Mission due to cut-backs at my former employment.  I truly feel this is where God wants me to be.  God has given me peace about this position with the Rescue Mission.  I firmly believe this will be a learning experience for me as well as being able to help others.  I will be allowed to let my light shine for God before men.

I like working at the Mission because I believe it is a purpose for me to be here so I can help other people by showing them how far I came from my addiction and letting them know you can do it with the Lord.

My name is Charlotte Hawley.  I am the proud mother of two married children, Wayne and Julie.  I have always had the desire to contribute to the lives of hurting people.  I love the Lord with all my heart.  I feel the best gift we can offer is the knowledge of Christ.  I know my opportunity to work at the Rescue Mission is the call of ministry placed on my life by the Lord.  My passion is helping others find their way and purpose. 

I have always loved what the Mission does for the entire community.  I am fortunate to be apart of it.

I am a part of the Rescue Mission Chaplain Team.  This ministry consists of greeting and welcoming the churches who come in to lead the Hospitality Chapel at 7:45 PM., leading the service if for some reason the church that is scheduled can’t make it and to counsel and pray with any person that requests prayer. Visiting the men and women in the hospital is also part of  the Chaplain Team’s ministry.  I feel very called by God to this ministry because of my love of Christ Jesus and my love for the men that are homeless and in crisis.  I was once a guest in the Men’s Shelter and also became a graduate of the mission’s Recovery Program.  This mission and God saved my life and I want to help others experience the same love I was given.
 

I am a part of the Rescue Mission Chaplain Team.  This ministry consists of greeting and welcoming the churches who come in to lead the Hospitality Chapel at 7:45 PM. and pray and counsel with any person that requests prayer.  It is part of my ministry to do the scheduling of the churches and help with the service in any way I can and visit the hospitals when one of the shelter guests are ill and offer spiritual counsel.  I feel called to this ministry because of the love God put in my heart for people who find themselves in crisis situations and feel alone and unloved.  My ministry is to serve God by serving His people and helping them to know how worthy and loved they are in the eyes God.
 

Mildred is retired from nursing education and the insurance industry.  Following a number of years as a volunteer tutor at the Mission, she and her husband,  "Mike", began volunteer work at AOM. After prayer, she felt the call to work part-time as a staff member.  She is grateful for the opportunity to tell others about the work of the Mission and to help minister to those in need.  She has one son, a United Methodist minister.

 Ronnie Howard: Warehouse Assistant

I joined the Mission family to work with the needy as well as my own family.  This place is a god sent and I am excited to be a part of it.

I am currently attending Roanoke College. I am seeking a Bachelor of the Arts Degree with a major being in criminal justice. Throughout my life I have had many opportunities to support the Rescue Mission. I am now in a position to do work that I believe in. god has given me a heart for social justice. I would be wrong to ignore a gift that God has blessed me with.

I believe I am at the Rescue Mission to help serve others the way God wants me to.  I am young but I have experience for my years.  I hope to better someone’s life through the knowledge I have obtained.

I truly feel called to love those whom may have been overlooked.  The past five years I have volunteered with a local Rescue Squad and then worked with WyldLife, a nonprofit evangelical outreach to middle schoolers.  These period have been wonderful times in my life where I have been loved and served, and trained others to the same.  I firmly believe in relational ministry and feel very blessed to work in that field over the past three years.  I believe that ministry should look as Jesus’ did; sharing your life with others while showing them Christ’s love in words and actions.  I believe I am at the Rescue Mission to help show the guests the full life Christ offers the.

After being in the retail work for nine years, I felt the Lord leading me to serve Him in a stronger capacity.  So it is a blessing and an honor to work at the Mission.

My grandfather, Mr.  R. P.  Woodson, was one of the chaplains when the Mission first moved to Roanoke. So in his remembrance, I shall walk with Jesus to help others in need.

My name is Maria Jordan. I work at the Rescue Mission in Roanoke. I have been here almost three years. I work on the recovery team. I am a recovering addict myself. My passion lies in helping others recover. Working here at the Mission gives me the feeling that I am making a difference by helping others just like myself, and reporting for duty for God gives me a great feeling of gratitude.

Responsibilities include care and upkeep of all mission properties, scheduled maintenance of heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, and transportation systems. Oversee security and communication networks.
Schedule and work with contractors on special projects and renovations of Mission property. I am a VA Tech graduate and true Hokie fan. Prior to coming to the Mission I spent 27 years as an Industrial Engineer in the Apparel Industry, specializing in manufacturing. I am married and have three boys. Working at the Mission is an exciting challenge that is allowing me to broaden my knowledge in facility management.  I also have a valuable opportunity to  work with and mentor the men in our recovery program.  I really enjoy watching the changes as they grow in their spiritual
commitments.