The Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition (BSCC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding the dignity and well-being of individuals who have been exploited or trafficked, including men, women, and children.

Bright Hope, in partnership with World Help, serves orphans in Uganda’s Rakai District through the Hope Child Care Program; providing safety, education (grades 1–7), nutrition, and medical care. A $40/month child sponsorship meets tangible needs and offers hope for a better future. As we care for the poor and vulnerable, lives are transformed both there and here.

Community Adversity Support Team (CAST) is a group of volunteers called upon by Chula Vista Police and Fire. As a team, CAST covers our city 24/7/356. Team members respond immediately to the scene of traumatic events, including death. We provide assistance, care, and compassion for those encountering what is probably the worst day in their lives. Training, which is offered annually January-April is required, and applications for that training are open now. Police background is required. 

The Fostering Love Community Closet serves Kinship Families, Foster Families, and Single Parent Families by offering free, gently used quality clothing to children from birth to teens. This past year we have served dozens of families with clothing care packages, prayer, and love. We welcome serving, donations, and referrals.

This organization strives to provide nutritional support to our San Diegan residents at risk of malnutrition due to critical illnesses such as HIV, cancer, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. They have 57 available routes in their Home Delivered Meal Service. We deliver meals to our clients' homes every Tuesday and Friday, with the main delivery window of 3-6 pm. Each route has about 10-15 bags and takes about 2 hours to deliver.

This agency is located just a few short blocks from our EastLake Church building and works towards reunifying unaccompanied minors who are seeking refuge with their sponsor who is already living in the US. While the minor is in their care they provide them with mental health services, educational services, transportation, and licensed supervision; minors attend their program between 8am-3pm, Monday-Friday. This non profit organization is looking for compensated host families as well as being in need of different items to do the work they do. 

Join Meals on Wheels in their mission to nourish and support the elderly and disabled veterans across the South Bay, including Chula Vista, Bonita, San Ysidro, Imperial Beach, and National City.

At EastLake Church, we believe that the best way we can impact our local and global community is by partnering with organizations that have already demonstrated integrity and effectiveness in their given area of service. EastLake Church partners with the worldwide organization Youth With A Mission (YWAM) for the house build project.

Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis by creating ways for you to support those suffering in our community. To find our more information, you can register for their informational meeting on the first Thursday of each month Register Here

San Diego Rescue Mission's hope is that all of our vulnerable neighbors experiencing homelessness can feel valued, loved, and seen just as God sees them and, through the power of relationships, experience the fullness of life they desire. If you feel the pull to accompany someone looking for companionship and mentoring, find out more information here.

The SDRM South County Lighthouse is a community-focused initiative providing critical support services to individuals experiencing homelessness in South County. This program offers emergency shelter, meals, and comprehensive case management, aiming to restore dignity and foster self-sufficiency. Volunteers can participate by joining various service opportunities, contributing to a compassionate and supportive environment for those in need. The initiative underscores the importance of community involvement in addressing homelessness and promoting long-term positive outcomes.

There are various ways to serve seniors at St. Paul's, including individual volunteer opportunities that require a 6-month commitment and a completed online application. For group volunteering, St. Paul's is open to ideas on how to serve, and groups must be vaccinated for COVID with at least one booster. There is also a Sunshine for Seniors program where volunteers can write letters/cards to be distributed to seniors, and no COVID vaccinations are necessary.