Before coming to the Merced Rescue Mission, Monica had experienced a life of drug addictions, criminal activity, jail time, and an automobile accident that left her body broken. Then she made the choice to better herself. When Monica was released from jail, she signed up for a re-entry class with GEO Services and was told about the Hope for Women program by her probation officer.
Monica enrolled in the Rescue Mission’s Hope for Women program and became a resident there three days later. She worked very hard on becoming a better version of herself by submitting to God’s plan for her life through its Christ-centered program. Monica did so well that she was given a position as a Peer Navigator at the Merced County Rescue Mission (MCRM) Respite Care Center a month before graduating from Hope for Women. Six months later, being very effective at her job and with a desire to take on more responsibility, she was given the position of Housing Navigator where she thrived. Because of her hard work, dedication, and trust in God’s plan for her life, Monica is now a Billing Clerk for the MCRM.
Monica’s current position requires a large amount of responsbility which she takes very seriously. In the short time of two years and three months, Monica’s life has been dramatically changed from a life of drugs, alcohol, and criminality. She truly believes that she would have died in that horrific automobile accident if it were not for the grace and mercy of God Almighty. She has become an amazing inspiration to all the staff here at the MCRM and to many of our clients. It is very exciting to see what God can do when someone truly surrenders to God’s plan for their life as Monica has.
