The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will mark another milestone in its commitment to restoring lives and breaking the cycle of addiction and homelessness. 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara, 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez No. 21, Santa Barbara.

The event will honor the most recent graduates of the Rescue Mission’s 12-month Residential Treatment Program, marking a legacy of life transformation with more than 1,000 men and women having completed the program since its inception.

For some 25 years, the Rescue Mission has offered a safe and structured path to recovery for individuals struggling with addiction and homelessness, the Rescue Mission said.

“The program’s long-term recovery rate — more than twice the national average — is a testament to its effectiveness and the unwavering support of a caring community,” the Rescue Mission said.

“This celebration reminds us that change is possible and hope is alive,” said Rolf Geyling, president of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. “Each graduate has overcome tremendous challenges, and their stories reflect the courage it takes to start over and the strength it takes to keep going.”

The ceremony will feature testimonies from graduates, encouraging messages from staff and volunteers, and a reception where friends, families and supporters can gather to celebrate these achievements.

Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) organization that has served the county and city of Santa Barbara for 60 years, providing emergency services and long-term recovery for the homeless and addicted.

It is the only emergency shelter open 365 nights of the year from Santa Maria to Ventura.