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Ways to get involved in California, found through the churches that support them. Each one links to the organization’s own site.
Benevolence & relief
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After Hours Ministry
After Hours Ministry
Justice / outreach in Central LA. Surfaced through Reality LA in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
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Alabaster Jar Project
Alabaster Jar Project
Residential program and resource center for survivors of human trafficking. Supported by Emmanuel Faith Community Church.
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- Ongoing
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- San Diego, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Alpha Pregnancy Center
Alpha Pregnancy Center
Pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and a support program for women and families. Supported by Sunset Church.
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- Ongoing
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- San Francisco, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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The Anchor
The Anchor
Oceanside ministry with Bible studies and fellowship for military members and families. Supported by Emmanuel Faith Community Church.
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- Ongoing
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- San Diego, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Bags of Love
Bags of Love
Monthly sandwich-making at the church, then distribution in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. Supported by Central Peninsula Church.
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- Ongoing
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- San Francisco, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Because Justice Matters
Because Justice Matters
Mentoring, creative arts and outreach for women and girls in San Francisco. Supported by Epic Church.
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- Ongoing
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- San Francisco, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Bridge Builders Network
Bridge Builders Network
Home visits, ESL classes and tutoring for refugee families in El Cajon. Supported by Emmanuel Faith Community Church.
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- Ongoing
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- San Diego, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Bridge of Hope
Bridge of Hope
Volunteer teams visiting homebound church members and nursing home residents. Supported by Twin Lakes Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Aptos, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Camp Toons
Camp Toons
Summer day camp for children entering grades 1-8, sponsored by Sunset Church. Supported by Sunset Church.
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- Ongoing
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- San Francisco, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Center for Community Transformation
Center for Community Transformation
Ministry training, entrepreneurship programs and community engagement in Fresno. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Fresno.
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- Ongoing
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- Fresno, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Center for Faith and Work LA
Center for Faith and Work LA
Integrating faith & vocation citywide. Surfaced through Reality LA in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Ongoing
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- Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Central Valley Justice Coalition
Central Valley Justice Coalition
Human trafficking prevention education, youth mentoring and survivor support. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Fresno.
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- Ongoing
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- Fresno, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Campus ministry at UCLA & SDSU. Surfaced through Nations Church Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Ongoing
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- Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
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CityServe Kern
CityServe Kern
Church network hub in Bakersfield distributing food and goods through partner churches. Supported by Canyon Hills Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Bakersfield, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Community Chest
Community Chest
Clothing and hygiene essentials store with a shared meal for neighbors in downtown Fresno. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Fresno.
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- Ongoing
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- Fresno, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Emmaus Inn Ministries
Emmaus Inn Ministries
Clubs and summer camps for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Supported by WestGate Church.
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- Ongoing
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- San Jose, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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ESA / Love INC of Fresno County
ESA / Love INC of Fresno County
Connects churches, volunteers and people in need across Fresno County. Supported by The Well Community Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Fresno, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
ESL Teachers
ESL Teachers
Volunteer English conversation classes for immigrants. Supported by Twin Lakes Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Aptos, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Evangel Home
Evangel Home
Temporary shelter, meals and counseling for women and children in crisis. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Fresno.
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- Ongoing
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- Fresno, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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FCA San Diego
FCA San Diego
Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter running huddles, camps and sports leagues. Supported by North Coast Calvary Chapel.
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- Ongoing
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- San Diego, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Feeding Faith
Feeding Faith
Church-run meal preparation and distribution for homeless neighbors, every other month. Supported by Bakersfield First Assembly.
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- Ongoing
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- Bakersfield, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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First Step Recovery
First Step Recovery
Church-run faith-based recovery gathering on Monday nights with small groups. Supported by Visalia First Assembly of God.
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- Ongoing
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- Visalia, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Fremont Deacon Ministry
Fremont Deacon Ministry
Church care ministry: meals, rides for elderly or disabled people, bags for the unhoused. Supported by Fremont Presbyterian Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Sacramento, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Fresno Mission
Fresno Mission
Shelter, meals, recovery programs, counseling and job training across five campuses. Supported by The Well Community Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Fresno, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Fresno/Madera Youth for Christ
Fresno/Madera Youth for Christ
Campus Life clubs and teen centers for young people in Fresno and Madera counties. Supported by The Well Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Fresno, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Golden Life Senior Fellowship
Golden Life Senior Fellowship
Seniors program. Surfaced through West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Good News Rescue Mission
Good News Rescue Mission
Christian rescue mission in Redding offering shelter, meals, housing and recovery. Supported by Risen King Community Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Redding, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Harbor House Ministries
Harbor House Ministries
Oakland after-school and summer programs, youth leadership and food assistance. Supported by Christ Church East Bay.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Hope Central Watts
Hope Central Watts
Church / community ministry in Watts. Surfaced through Reality LA in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Ongoing
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- Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Hope Commons Food Pantry
Hope Commons Food Pantry
Church-run weekly food pantry, Monday afternoons on the church campus. Supported by Hope Commons Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chico, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Hope Commons Street Team
Hope Commons Street Team
Church team delivering food bags to people living outside. Supported by Hope Commons Church.
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- Ongoing
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- Chico, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Hope Horizon East Palo Alto
Hope Horizon East Palo Alto
After-school tutoring, summer camp and scholarships for East Palo Alto youth. Supported by ALCF Bay Area (Abundant Life Christian Fellowship).
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Jose, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Hope Now for Youth
Hope Now for Youth
Job placement and mentoring for gang-affiliated young people in Fresno. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Fresno.
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- Ongoing
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- Fresno, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Hygiene Bags
Hygiene Bags
Monthly packing of hygiene kits for veterans, homeless and low-income neighbors. Supported by Central Peninsula Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - Chico State & Butte College
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - Chico State & Butte College
Christian student ministry at Chico State and Butte College. Supported by Neighborhood Church of Chico.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chico, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Jesus Center
Jesus Center
Chico shelter and services for people experiencing homelessness. Supported by Neighborhood Church of Chico.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chico, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Journey of Hope Refugee Ministry
Journey of Hope Refugee Ministry
Helps newly resettled refugees with English learning and neighborly support. Supported by Emmanuel Faith Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Diego, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise
Sunday morning program for adults with special needs. Supported by Twin Lakes Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Aptos, California, United States
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- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Kern County Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kern County Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Local FCA chapter running campus huddles and coach Bible studies in Kern County. Supported by RiverLakes Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Bakersfield, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Kern County Youth for Christ
Kern County Youth for Christ
Christian youth ministry running campus and community programs across Kern County. Supported by RiverLakes Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Bakersfield, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Light House Recovery Program
Light House Recovery Program
Residential and non-residential addiction recovery programs for women. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Fresno.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Fresno, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Loaves & Fishes Imago Dei
Loaves & Fishes Imago Dei
Volunteers prepare and hand out meals and coffee to unhoused neighbors in the East Bay. Supported by Christ Church East Bay.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Martin Park
Martin Park
Neighborhood parks with after-school programs for children in inner-city Fresno. Supported by The Well Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Fresno, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Metro Kidz
Metro Kidz
Inner-city LA children & family ministry. Surfaced through Nations Church Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Ministry to the Unhoused
Ministry to the Unhoused
Volunteer shower monitoring and shelter meals for unhoused neighbors. Supported by Twin Lakes Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Aptos, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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The Mission at Kern County
The Mission at Kern County
Christian rescue mission in Bakersfield offering shelter, meals and recovery programs. Supported by RiverLakes Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Bakersfield, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Mobilize Love
Mobilize Love
Outreach trucks providing mobile after-school programs and human services. Supported by Epic Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Mom’s Angels
Mom’s Angels
Volunteer car repair for single moms and widows. Supported by Twin Lakes Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Aptos, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
People’s Pantry
People’s Pantry
Church-run weekly drive-thru food distribution, Wednesday afternoons. Supported by Twin Lakes Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Aptos, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Powerhouse Ministries
Powerhouse Ministries
Christian nonprofit in Folsom running recovery programs, a crisis center and outreach. Supported by Lakeside Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Folsom, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Project Rescue
Project Rescue
Ministry to victims of sexual exploitation. Surfaced through Nations Church Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
San Diego Rescue Mission
San Diego Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter, residential recovery programs and hunger relief. Supported by Newbreak Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Diego, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Santa Cruz Bible Church Food Pantry
Santa Cruz Bible Church Food Pantry
Church-run food pantry and distribution, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Supported by Santa Cruz Bible Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Santa Cruz, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Soul Survivor Outdoor
Soul Survivor Outdoor
Free outdoor adventure and resiliency programs for active-duty military. Supported by North Coast Calvary Chapel.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Diego, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Street Life Ministries
Street Life Ministries
Hot meals and homeless services in Redwood City, Menlo Park and Palo Alto. Supported by Central Peninsula Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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Teen Challenge San Diego County
Teen Challenge San Diego County
Residential faith-based addiction recovery program for men. Supported by Newbreak Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Diego, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Tenderloin Connect (YWAM San Francisco)
Tenderloin Connect (YWAM San Francisco)
Volunteer teams visit residents of Tenderloin SRO buildings to build relationships. Supported by Epic Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Valley Baptist Food Pantry
Valley Baptist Food Pantry
Church-run food pantry with several food box distributions each month at 5500 Olive Drive. Supported by Valley Baptist Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Bakersfield, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
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We See You San Diego
We See You San Diego
Weekly dinners for homeless and addicted neighbors, with pathways into recovery. Supported by Emmanuel Faith Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Diego, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
West Angeles Community Development Corp.
West Angeles Community Development Corp.
Housing, economic development & social services in Crenshaw. Surfaced through West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
WestGate ESL
WestGate ESL
Weekly English as a Second Language classes for adults at the South Hills campus. Supported by WestGate Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Jose, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
WestGate Food Pantry
WestGate Food Pantry
Monthly grocery distribution at the South Hills campus in San Jose. Supported by WestGate Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Jose, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefProvisional
Young Life Hollywood
Young Life Hollywood
Youth evangelism. Surfaced through Reality LA in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
Young Life San Francisco
Young Life San Francisco
Volunteer-led outreach and mentoring for middle school, high school and college students. Supported by Reality San Francisco.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
YWAM Chico
YWAM Chico
Local Youth With A Mission base offering discipleship training and mission trips. Supported by Neighborhood Church of Chico.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chico, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Benevolence & reliefVerified
YWAM San Francisco
YWAM San Francisco
Tenderloin food pantry, showers, community space and street outreach. Supported by Epic Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Area
- Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 6, 2026
Medical & public health
- Medical & public healthProvisional
Alternatives Medical Clinic
Alternatives Medical Clinic
No-cost pregnancy testing, ultrasounds and STI testing in Escondido. Supported by Emmanuel Faith Community Church.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- San Diego, California, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 7, 2026
- Medical & public healthVerified
Women’s Resource Clinic
Women’s Resource Clinic
Chico clinic offering free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds and support services. Supported by Neighborhood Church of Chico.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Chico, California, United States
- Area
- Medical & public health
Last verified October 6, 2026
Missions
- MissionsVerified
Central California FCA
Central California FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes region running camps, huddles and campus ministry. Supported by The Well Community Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Fresno, California, United States
- Area
- Missions
Last verified October 6, 2026
- MissionsVerified
Child Evangelism Fellowship - NorCal Northern Counties
Child Evangelism Fellowship - NorCal Northern Counties
Children’s Bible clubs across California’s 15 northernmost counties. Supported by Evangelical Free Church of Chico (EFCC).
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Chico, California, United States
- Area
- Missions
Last verified October 6, 2026
- MissionsVerified
Child Evangelism Fellowship, Central Valley South
Child Evangelism Fellowship, Central Valley South
Runs Good News Clubs for children at schools in the Fresno area. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Fresno.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Fresno, California, United States
- Area
- Missions
Last verified October 6, 2026
- MissionsVerified
Cru at CSU Chico
Cru at CSU Chico
Christian campus ministry at Chico State and Butte College. Supported by Evangelical Free Church of Chico (EFCC).
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Chico, California, United States
- Area
- Missions
Last verified October 6, 2026
Orphan & foster care
- Orphan & foster careProvisional
Olive Crest
Olive Crest
Foster care & child welfare. Surfaced through Reality LA in Los Angeles, CA.
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- Ongoing
- Where
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Area
- Orphan & foster care
Last verified September 20, 2026
- Orphan & foster careVerified
WestGate Foster/Adopt Ministry
WestGate Foster/Adopt Ministry
Support and care for local foster and adoptive families. Supported by WestGate Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- San Jose, California, United States
- Area
- Orphan & foster care
Last verified October 6, 2026
Prison & re-entry
- Prison & re-entryVerified
Central Valley Connect
Central Valley Connect
Matches people in Fresno County jails with mentors and re-entry support. Supported by First Presbyterian Church Fresno.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Fresno, California, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 6, 2026
- Prison & re-entryVerified
TLC Jail Ministry
TLC Jail Ministry
Weekly Bible studies and prayer with inmates in county jails. Supported by Twin Lakes Church.
- Time
- Ongoing
- Where
- Aptos, California, United States
- Area
- Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 6, 2026
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