Love the idea of promoting reconciliation? Then join the Project Common Ground Taskforce and help develop ways to best to promote reconciliation in
every neighborhood, school, community and city so people can hears God's message of lasting hope. Every Christ follower has the responsibility to reach
out to those who live without this hope and help them. All Project Common Ground programs focus on building relational bridges with family members,
friends, co-workers, and neighbors so God's grace can be shared in a friendly and loving manner. The following programs are great places to start
promoting reconciliation in cities and communities.
Time: 2-3 hours weekly
Email: projectcityhope@saddleback.com
Contact: (949) 609-8333
Help develop ways to truly care for the sick in our cities and communities. Project Living Well programs assist the forgotten elderly to the
shunned HIV/AIDS population. Project Living Well offers direct hands and feet to the greatest "care" needs within our own backyards. From a
simple cup of cold water served at a Sr. Center, to a prayer shared with someone in hospice, all these things can make a significant life
impact upon those who are in need.
Time: 2-3 hours weekly
Email: projectcityhope@saddleback.com
Contact: (949) 609-8333
Does the through of educating the next generation cause your heart to beat with excitement? If so, consider joining the Project CLASS Act
Taskforce to assist in the development of ways to help kids learn and grow to their full potential. From mentors to math tutors, we need to
help the next generation.
Time: 2-3 hours weekly
Email: projectcityhope@saddleback.com
Contact: (949) 609-8333
If you love seeing people assisting the poor then join the Project Helping Hands Taskforce. The leadership team helps develop ways to mobilize
more people to assist people in need. Many of our neighbors in Orange County are struggling to provide basic needs for their families. Our
communities need the helping hands of local churches.
Time: 2-3 hours weekly
Email: projectcityhope@saddleback.com
Contact: (949) 609-8333
Help develop simple ways to equipping servant leaders so they can live and lead with Christ-like courage, character and compassion. Leadership
that makes God the hero and you His helper. Project Pay-It-Forward programs exist to help foster a greater degree of Christ-centered servant
leadership within the communities we live.
Time: 2-3 hours weekly
Email: projectcityhope@saddleback.com
Summer Skills Camp is a place for kids to get basic help with Math, English, and Writing. With school districts limiting summer school
opportunities for kids in need, this program is a great way to bless your community. If you're a teacher, this is an amazing opportunity
to use your skills to educate the next generation.
Time: 2 hours per week - summer only
Contact: (949) 609-8333
Notes: Participation requires pre-screening.
Fill a backpack with basic school supplies and help children get their school year off to a great start. Just fill a backpack and we'll
make sure it reaches a child who needs it. Help is also needed with distribution, collection, and delivery of backpacks.
Time: 2-3 hours - July-August only
Contact: (949) 609-8333
Notes: Join if you have a heart to bless a young child in your area.
Make a powerful and lasting impact just by sorting recyclables with your family or small group! Money raised from recycling is used to purchase
Bibles for those who don't have access to a Bible, both locally and internationally. Sending Bibles to others is a great way to pay-it-forward.
Time: 2-3 hours weekly or monthly
Phone: (949) 609-8333
Do you have a heart for orphans, but are low on time? Then Brown Bag Times Two is for you! Join us in the Refinery on the third Thursday of
the month from 12pm-1pm. Perfect for multitaskers, this lunch hour event will include prayer for orphans, as well as a service project
benefitting young people who have aged out of foster care.
Time: 1 hour per month - 3rd Thursday, 12 - 1 PM
Contact: orphans@saddleback.com
Website: www.orphansandthechurch.com
Sadly, 100 children must be rescued each month from dangerous home environments. These children often have no favorite stuffed animal or special
blankie. They are afraid and need something to hold onto! You can provide a child a bit of security by packing a small suitcase or backpack with a
stuffed animal, blanket, toiletries, or a cozy pair of pajamas. Children range from 1-18 years of age.
Time: 1-2 hours
Contact: orphans@saddleback.com
Website: www.orphansandthechurch.com
Bless the lives of children of incarcerated parents just by providing a small gift during Christmas. In addition, this program offers the
opportunity to sponsor a young boy or girl to attend an Angel Tree summer camp.
Time: 3-4 hours - Seasonal - Christmas and Summer
Contact: (949) 609-8333
Notes: Join if you enjoy serving children.
Reach out to the community by purchasing affordable food to meet the physical needs of those less fortunate, while God creates opportunities
to provide spiritual food through the love of Christ. Serve at Saddleback's patio tables taking orders the first weekend of each month, or help pick
up food boxes.
Location: Saddleback Church - Lake Forest Campus
Time: 2-3 hours per month - Saturday
Contact: (949) 609-8333
Notes: Join if you enjoy meeting the physical needs of others.