When we look around us, we see people every day who are in need of a helping hand, a bit of hope, a new direction - and ultimately, Christ. Giving back in our community is our chance to meet those needs. Get involved in what God is doing in the greater LA area and experience joy as you bring Christ's light into someone else's life. Take a look at the list of service opportunities below "including family friendly opportunities" that will let you to use your unique gifts and experiences to glorify God and CHANGE OUR WORLD.
Boys and Girls Club of Cypress
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Just around the corner from SCG, the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress cares for kids in our community by providing them with a safe place to play, learn and grow. Core Program Areas Include: character and leadership development, education and career support, health and life skills, exposure to the Arts, and sports, fitness and recreation programs.
Invest in the lives of some amazing kids today by signing up to offer homework assistance, be a reading buddy, play games, or offer your own unique talents! The club asks volunteers to serve on a weekly or monthly basis, but they do have one-time “special” service opportunities. To learn more, email our ministry lead, Delores Gibson at BAGC@seacoastgrace.org.
The Compton Initiative
Today, Compton is known around the world... for all the wrong reasons. Many people have written Compton off, but God hasn't. He is using His people to bring about a turning point in the city. Four times each year, over a thousand volunteers put on yellow shirts and descend on Compton to serve those in greatest need. During a morning of work, we paint over graffiti, mend fences, pray with residents and serve as a living testimony of Christ's love. It's a bold vision "to see a city restored" but we believe that in time, Compton will become a dramatic testimony of His redemptive power.
Our next Compton Work Day is January 28th 2012.
LBRM/Lydia House
Since 1972, the Long Beach Rescue Mission has provided food, clothing, shelter and spiritual guidance to thousands of homeless and destitute people in the Long Beach area. The mission's goal is to provide loving care and spiritual guidance to those who wish to overcome the cycle of homelessness and find purpose, direction and hope in their lives. Individuals are encouraged to find jobs or enter the mission's one year New Life Program, which helps them to deal with substance abuse issues and to chart a more positive direction for their lives.
The Long Beach Rescue Mission is divided into two main facilities, the men's shelter, known as the Samaritan House and the 40-bed women's shelter known as the Lydia House. Both facilities offer regular opportunities to serve throughout the year. SeaCoast Gracers have prepared meals, participated in the Chapel Service, completed service projects and helped out at holiday and special events. This is an excellent opportunity for small groups to serve together! For more information on how to get involved, please contact contribute@seacoastgrace.org.
Royal Family KIDS Camp
Each year, over 50 SeaCoast Gracers have the opportunity to be ministers of God's love as volunteers at Royal Family KIDS Camp. RFKC is a weeklong resident camp for abused and neglected children, ages 7-11, from our area's foster care system. At camp, the children's interaction with caring and compassionate volunteers is often the first positive experience they have had with adults. These camps have served as turning points in the lives of countless children, replacing cycles of abuse and neglect with love and hope. To learn more about our local ministry of Royal Family KIDS Camp visit www.cypress.royalfamilykids.org.
Our camp is funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and businesses. We invite you to lend a hand to these deserving children by giving a tax-deductible donation. The check may be written to SeaCoast Grace Church-RFKC. On behalf of the children whose futures you will brighten, we thank you.
To learn how you can make a difference in a hurting child's life, please contact Kathy Kou at 714.761.5100 x222 or by email.
We Care
We Care of Los Alamitos is a non-profit organization that pools the resources of the community to meet the emergency needs of families and individuals. Located just around the corner from SeaCoast Grace, We Care is sponsored by local churches, community groups, corporations and concerned citizens. It helps families from Northwest Orange County including the cities of Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Rossmoor, Cypress and Stanton. Assistance is provided in the form of rental/motel assistance, utility assistance, payment of DMV fees, food, personal care items, clothing and more.
Several volunteer opportunities exist at We Care, including providing administrative support, helping out with food distribution and managing food drives at SeaCoast Grace that benefit We Care. To learn more, please contact contribute@seacoastgrace.org.
