Refuge and Recovery Chaplains Ministries

Overview

Refuge and Recovery Chaplains Ministries (RRCM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing spiritual support to diverse groups of people, including the homeless, gang members, veterans, prostitutes, widows, orphans, unwed mothers, and runaways. The ministry focuses on offering hope and guidance to those in need, often drawing from the founders' personal experiences of transformation and recovery.

History and Mission

Initially, RRCM began as Refuge Motorcycle Crisis Ministries, an outreach to bikers. Over time, it evolved into a broader ministry that serves various communities across the West Coast of the United States. The organization is led by individuals who have undergone personal transformations, using these experiences to connect with and minister to others.

RRCM's mission involves recruiting, training, ordaining, licensing, motivating, and mobilizing an international network of chaplains and ministries. These chaplains are dedicated professionals who cater to the needs of individuals during challenging times.

Services and Ministries

The organization operates a variety of ministries, including:

• Ministry Homes: Providing shelter and a sense of community.
• Food Ministries: Offering food assistance to those in need.
• Prison Ministries: Reaching out to prisoners with spiritual support.
• Hospice/Hospital Ministries: Providing care and comfort to the sick and dying.
• Outreach Ministries: Conducting outreach activities to reach marginalized communities.
• Youth Ministries: Focusing on the spiritual development of young individuals.
• Bible Study Groups and Churches: Offering religious education and community.
• Teachers and Educational Resources: Providing educational opportunities for those seeking personal growth.

RRCM also holds a 501(c)3 group exemption, indicating that the organization operates exclusively for charitable purposes.

Founders

The founders of RRCM are Big Al Aceves and Ron Dorres, who themselves have experienced personal transformations and are now dedicated to helping others through their ministry.

Locations

Refuge and Recovery Chaplains Ministries has a presence across the West Coast of the United States, with its ministries and chaplains spread throughout this region.

Registration and Exemption

RRCM is registered as a nonprofit organization with the EIN number 46-4368811. The organization's main officer is listed as Brandi Dorres. The ruling year for its nonprofit status began in 2015.