2011 was a record year at the Rescue Mission Timothy Martin December 30, 2011 1 min read As 2011 comes to an end, the Roanoke Rescue Mission is looking back on what’s been a very busy year. Services provided by the Rescue Mission increased 22% in 2011 according to CEO Joy Sylvester-Johnson. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Mission-Year-End-Wrap-1-WEB.mp3|titles=Mission Year-End Wrap 1-WEB] Share: Continue Reading Previous: Improve your health with Roanoke 100 MilerNext: Local food bank needs your help Related Stories 1 min read Melrose Plaza mural project gets underway Gene Marrano May 16, 2025 1 min read Local Office on Aging warns of cuts that may impact seniors Denise Membreno May 16, 2025 1 min read Owner of Martin’s Downtown urges Roanoke City leaders to reinvest in local independent restaurants Clark Palmer May 16, 2025