Good News Rescue Mission

At 6'5" with a bold face tattoo and a build that turns heads — Sonny Branum is not who you'd expect to walk into the Good News Rescue Mission.

But that's kind of the point.

After 35 years incarcerated, Sonny came to GNRM through our Bridge Discipleship Program. For the first time in his life, he says, he was fully accepted — tics, tattoos, and all. He found his footing. He found himself.

Now he's back at the Mission every week — not as a resident, but as a mentor. Pouring into the men still in the Program. "I'm called to a life of service," he says.

Sonny's full story is featured in Issue 01 of the HUMAN magazine — a new North State magazine telling the stories of real people in our community. Find a copy in Redding now!

www.humanthemagazine.com

There's a new magazine in the North State — and we couldn't be more excited about it.

HUMAN is a free quarterly print publication telling real stories of hope, healing, and community right here in our backyard. Issue 01 is out now, and one of the first stories is about a man named Sonny Branum — 6'5", covered in tattoos, a neurological condition that makes him yell involuntarily, and 35 years in prison behind him.
He's also one of the most joyful people you'll ever meet.
Pick up a free copy at humanthemagazine.com

Our shelves are running low. Here's what our guests need most right now:

🧥 Raincoats & Jackets
👖 Men's pants (sizes 34-36)
🩲 Men's underwear (all sizes)
🧦 Socks (Men & Women)
👟 Men's shoes

Drop-offs welcome at our Distribution Center: 3050 Veda St, M-F 8am-4pm.

Prefer to shop online? Here is our list https://gnrm.org/get-involved/current-needs/ — items ship directly to us.

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