Charities

While there are thousands of charities to support, here are some of the charities worth investigating

Mercy/Restoration

OC Rescue Mission

“Orange County Rescue Mission is a faith-based, life-transformation program that provides on-campus housing, basic needs, and comprehensive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.”

Long Beach Rescue Mission

“We welcome those in need with daily essentials to help them recover from homelessness, hunger, addiction and poverty and give them the opportunity for long-term, sustained life change through God’s love and the generous support of our Long Beach community. Together, we can make a difference in countless local lives!”

Jews for Jesus

“In over a dozen cities around the world, our staff promote Jewish faith in Jesus, facilitate Jewish community, and offer spiritual care and local services to support you on your spiritual journey.”

Church Formation

City to City (Southern California)

“City to City starts and strengthens churches in Southern California”

Youth

The Lincoln Institute

“The Lincoln Institute of California is a highly regarded 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to supporting and cultivating promising college students to become California’s next generation of leaders.”

Urban Youth Workers Institute (USA)

“We exist to develop the urban youth worker so that urban youth have the leaders and role models they need to live transformed lives by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Young Life

“We go to kids, build bridges of authentic friendship, and introduce them to Jesus Christ.”

Cru

“Cru’s purpose is to help fulfill the Great Commission in the power of the Holy Spirit by winning people to faith in Jesus Christ, building them in their faith, and sending them to win and build others.”

Rescue a Generation

“Rescue a Generation desires to see the transformation of our nation’s most underserved communities by the transformation of the people who populate those communities.”

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

“FCA is a community working to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.”

The King's Academy - Sunnyvale, CA

“The King’s Academy is an independent, college preparatory school for grades 6-12 which exists to honor and glorify our King Jesus Christ.”

Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp

“We create an environment where kids grow the skills they’ll lean on throughout the coming year– and their lives in the years beyond. We aspire to create more than a place to get away, but a formative experience that empowers your child to become their best selves, navigate our complex world, and discover God’s love”

Star Rock Ministries

“Star Rock Ministries partners with donors and organizations to gift Christ-centered camp experiences that grow faith, relationships, character, and life skills to youth from under-resourced communities and the U.S. military.”

International

JH Israel

“Our mission is to collaborate with Israeli leaders to develop and support innovative educational initiatives via a biblical (Tanakh), values-based educational curriculum to impact Israel’s next generation of leaders. JH Israel’s vision is to inspire and impact Israel’s next generation of leaders to live out their life purpose and biblical identity.”

ASJ

“We strive to be brave Christians, dedicated to doing justice in Honduras and to inspiring others around the world to seek justice in their own contexts.”

Hope International

“Hope International believes families in poverty have the God-given talents and skills to provide for their families. What they don’t have is a lump sum of money to invest in their potential—by paying school fees, saving for the future, or investing in businesses.”

Multiplication Network

“The vision of Multiplication Network is to see a healthy church representing the Kingdom of God in every community. Our mission is to equip leaders with the tools to strengthen and multiply healthy churches.”

Leadership Development

Middle East North Africa Leadership Center

The MENA Leadership Center offers practical and innovative courses with solutions that help leaders accelerate the gospel through the work of their ministry.

Church Transformation Network (Africa, Asia, India)

“Church Transformation Network (CTN) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2019 to train strategic leaders and pastors in biblical knowledge and ministerial skills so that they can better demonstrate godly character, engage in transformative shepherding, and be intentional disciple makers.”

Trauma Healing

Trauma Healing Resource Center

“Mena Trauma Healing Center is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization, with a mission to equip churches and ministry organizations across 24 countries in the greater Middle East region, providing their local communities with Bible-based trauma care.”

Family

Forest Home

“Forest Home Ministries will partner with the Church to create a revolutionary Christ-centered experience in which people of all ages hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, explore the Word of God, pursue God’s call for their life, engage in Christ-centered relationships, and connect with God through His creation.”