Hope for Long Beach

Hope for Long Beach exists to encourage, equip and mobilize members and friends of Grace to contribute their resources, skills and finances so that mercy and justice will flourish in our city.

God has been, and is still at work in the city of Long Beach. He has called us to be part of that work - impacting our city with the gospel in word and deed. We recognize there are many skilled and experienced organizations already making an impact in Long Beach. Our desire is to identify those organizations we can strategically partner with and provide quality, trained volunteers to further the cause of mercy and justice in our city. Listed below are organizations HfLB is already partnering with to serve our city for the sake of the kingdom. For additional information, contact Pastor Eric Marsh , ext. 218.

HfLB Small Groups
Small groups are currently meeting to pray for our city.
Contact Eric Marsh (ext. 218) for times and locations.

HfLB Volunteer Opportunities
There is a place for everyone who would like to give their time and energy to helping others. Volunteer placement is an ongoing process for HfLB at the Grace church offices. For more information on how to volunteer, contact Amy Newcomb , ext 207.

HfLB Partnership Organizations

Bikes 90800 serves north Long Beach (Houghton Park) by feeding seniors six days/week, running an after school bike program for at-risk teens, and providing tattoo removal program (w/ Memorial Hospital).

Carmelitos Good News Club brings the hope of Jesus Christ to children in the Carmelitos Housing Community.

Food Finders feeds those in need by collecting and distributing food to missions, senior centers, children's homes, and treatment centers.

His Nesting Place advocates for the unborn and ministers to the needs of women during crisis pregnancies. His Nesting Place has a residential facility in north Long Beach.

KidTrek empowers Christian ministries to mentor at-risk kids toward a Christ-centered hope-filled future. KidTrek focuses on multiplication by training leaders who return to their ministries to train others.

LB Literacy Council recruits and trains people to teach Adult Basic Literacy, English as a Second Language, and math skills; matches them with a learner; and supports both in their educational endeavors.


Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meal services to people in need. MOW recently added books and books on-tape as a service for their clients.           

More Than Conquerors (InterVarsity Christian Fellowship chapters at Cal State Univ. Dominguez Hills and Compton Community College) exists to call to faith and develop multi-ethnic missionaries for campus and urban neighborhoods and to invest in urban youth for the hope of the city.

New Hope Grief Support provides support groups, education, and tools for people who have suffered the loss of a special person.       

Precious Lamb Preschool ministers to the young children of homeless families in Long Beach by providing Christian early education for children while parents are in crisis pregnancy, domestic violence and substance abuse recovery programs.                

Sexual Assault Crisis Agency, a partnership organization with the Long Beach Police Department. SACA provides a hotline, support and crisis services, and counseling for victims.

TLC Ministry demonstrates Christian love and support to teen moms, dads and their children by providing Lamaze classes, Bible studies, and baby showers.

For lists of opportunities and contact persons, please see HfLB website: www.hflb.org