Rescue Mission finds new homes for more than anticipated Gene Marrano December 5, 2018 1 minute read A renewed focus on moving more homeless people out of the Roanoke Rescue Mission has paid off big-time in 2018 – more on some very promising numbers from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Black bears look for pre-hibernation easy backyard mealsNext: Vinton Motors property to become “Vinyard Station” Related Stories Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0 Galactic to headline Roanoke’s Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival in April Ian Price January 27, 2026 0 Billy Strings to perform at Berglund Center this summer Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0