Mission Timeline
Union Rescue Mission
Union Rescue Mission is one of the largest and oldest missions in Los Angeles, dedicated to helping men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. By providing warm meals, safe shelter, and life-transforming programs, the mission offers hope and practical support to help guests rebuild their lives. Serving at Union Rescue Mission is an opportunity to share God’s love through compassion, kindness, and service to our most vulnerable neighbours.
KidzJam
The Kidz JAM program partners with Adopt A Block to provide emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual support to youth in 23 underserved neighborhoods across Los Angeles. Through sports, games, and meaningful activities, volunteers and staff make a lasting difference by showing up consistently and being present in the lives of these kids.
Fred Jordan Missions
Fred Jordan Missions has been serving people in need on Skid Row for over 75 years, providing meals, clothing, hygiene kits, and spiritual encouragement. Their outreach brings hope and practical help to families and individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness in Los Angeles.
The Good Sheppard Church
Christ the Good Shepherd is an American Coptic Orthodox Church in Long Beach, California, established in 2017. As part of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles under Metropolitan Serapion, CTGS is rooted in a tradition of serving Christ through caring for those in need.
Led by Father Lazarus, who has a deep passion for serving the poor and oppressed, the church seeks to show every person their precious value as children of God and share the love of Christ through compassionate outreach.