Serve In Our County
Redeemer is centrally located in Orange County and desires to love and serve our neighbors well. The county has three pain points which we are trying to intentionally address with our church’s values and culture and by partnering with local organizations already caring for the needs of our neighbors.
Welcoming Our Neighbors
Families & Education
Homelessness & Housing
Welcoming Our Neighbors
Our OC neighbors are lonely and lack meaningful relationships with one another. This is especially true for our neighbors who are over 65 years old. A 2016 study in the county found that “Twenty-two percent of older adults 65 and older in Orange County live alone and may be at risk of social isolation.” Coming out of COVID people of all ages are longing for meaningful relationships and concerned about the negative health implications of loneliness. A 2021 Harvard Magazine article titled “The Loneliness Pandemic” by Jacob Sweet said, “According to the research of Julianne Holt-Lunstad, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University, and colleagues, the heightened risk of mortality from loneliness equals that of smoking 15 cigarettes a day or being an alcoholic and exceeds the health risks associated with obesity.”
Redeemer has a core value of hospitality, and we desire to love and serve our neighbors by welcoming them to our tables (dining tables, cafe tables, park tables, and church table).
If you are interested to learn more about how to make room around your tables and lives to welcome your neighbors, please contact Pastor Adam Feichtmann - contact@redeeemeroc.org
If you live in Costa Mesa, we encourage you to join Love Costa Mesa’s Intentional Neighboring Network.
Families & Education
Foster the City
The Bible says God sets the lonely in families, so we know that He longs for children in foster care to be placed in loving, supportive homes. The Church is uniquely commissioned to this task. We inspire and equip local churches with tools, resources, and support that enables them to develop a sustainable, effective foster care ministry. Together, we are working toward the day when the list of children waiting for a home will be replaced with a list of families waiting to share their homes.
Redeemer Contacts: Remy Lamons & Jordan Coiro
1172 Murphy Ave., Suite 232, San Jose, CA 95131
Love Costa Mesa
A Christ-centered organization that provides leadership and a unique infrastructure for churches to collaboratively transform the city of Costa Mesa. This is specifically done through the initiatives of homelessness, education, and neighboring.
Family Opportunities: Older children may serve with parents at monthly or annual events.
Time Commitment: Weekly, Monthly, and Annual serving opportunities
711 W. 17th Street, Suite E5, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.873.5805
Love Newport Beach
We are led by our churches, connecting with our businesses, city leadership, and nonprofits to help resolve the city’s spiritual, practical, and relational challenges. In Newport Beach, we pull people together around prayer, neighboring, the next generation, and homelessness.
Family Opportunities: Older children may serve with parents at monthly or annual events.
Time Commitment: Weekly, Monthly, and Annual serving opportunities
711 W. 17th Street, Suite E5, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.873.5805
olive crest
Safe Families for Children has offered sanctuary to thousands of children, minimizing the risk for abuse or neglect and giving parents the time and tools they need to help their families thrive. The ultimate goal is to strengthen and support parents so they can become Safe Families for their own children. Volunteer as a Host Family caring for a child in your home or a Family Friend standing alongside a family offering wisdom and guidance or providing essential support through material goods.
Family Opportunities: Family and individual serving opportunities.
Time Commitment: Ongoing, regular support requiring training or may give material donations.
2130 E. 4th St., Ste. 200, Santa Ana, CA 92705
714.543.5437 1234 | safefamilies@olivecrest.org
Orange county Rescue Mission
Helping people overcome homelessness and become financially self-sufficient.
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.
One Hope Drive Tustin, CA 92782 714.247.4300 info@rescuemission.org