Some of the ministries The River is involved with are listed below in alphabetical order along with contact information for each point of contact.
Ministries
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Align International
We are a ministry committed to helping people throughout the world come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, even in the most desperate of circumstances, and we believe every person, regardless of their race, religion, gender, or political beliefs is entitled to basic health, nutrition, and clean water.
Our Needs:
-Invest in a child through sponsorship.
-Donate to Christmas in Uganda.
-Support our scholarship program.
-Join our team of volunteers.
Contact: Joe & Barbara Jackson, 310-218-8689, joenbarbara99@hotmail.com
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Alpha
Alpha is an opportunity to ask tough questions about life and God in a friendly, open, and informal setting. It’s a series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. We’ll have a meal/refreshment, a short talk, and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts, ask questions, and learn more. Alpha is for everyone. Bring your friends and join the conversation for the next ALPHA date.
Contact: Taylor Jones, 949-632-9169, taylor@riversouthbay.org
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Baja Bound
Baja Bound invites you to participate in a life transforming service experience just 90 miles south of San Diego in Ensenada, Mexico. The agricultural areas surrounding Ensenada are characterized by breath-taking beauty, desperate poverty, and a need for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For over 25 years, Baja Bound has served the need of the Baja region through the construction of orphanages, camps, churches, and homes among the working poor. We also offer creative orphanage and food programs for the children in these communities.
Our Needs:
-Join our next River Church build... kids welcome!
-Become a donor to build a home for a family in need.
-Become a sponsor of a child's education.
Contact: Tony and Marina Accardo, 310-855-3557, tony@tonyaccardo.la
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Bridge 2 Rwanda
Bridge 2 Rwanda participates in and promotes the development of Rwanda, primarily by entrepreneurial solutions to poverty. In addition (and most distinctively), they identify Rwanda's very best and brightest high school students and engage them in a rigorous training program that prepares them for admission and success in the best universities throughout the world, with the assurance that they will return to Rwanda and engage in nation-building and service. Their program includes rigorous discipleship, so these students will be prepared to preserve and defend their faith in hostile university environments, and also be light and salt to their classmates.
Contact: Tom Allen, 310-880-3096, info@bridge2rwanda.org
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CRU
CRU is an interdenominational Christian organization that promotes evangelism and discipleship in more than 190 countries around the world. Cru on college campuses exists to help fulfill the Great Commission by introducing students to Christ, discipling students in their faith, and then sending students to the world to make an eternal impact through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Contact: Matthew and Jackie Brooks - CRU International, 831-621-3834, matt.brooks@ccci.org or Daniel and Margee Curran - CRU US, daniel.curran@cru.org
Daniel, Cru West Coast CORE Training Coordinator (Stanford, UC Berkeley, San Jose State, SF State, Cal State East Bay)
Margee is the International Student Minister/Bay Area (Stanford, UC Berkeley, San Jose State, SF State, Cal State East Bay)
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FCA
To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence coaches and athletes. To lead every coach and athlete in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Our Needs:
-Los Angeles Area Directors
-West Los Angeles
-South Los Angeles
-San Fernando Valley
-Groups of parents to adopt a specific school by doing these 3 things.
-Pray for the schools and students in your community.
-Provide support to the huddle (pizza and presence).
-Support, encourage, and get to know the student leadership.
-Scholarship Financial Support
Last year, Los Angeles County gave approximately $150K in scholarships for 297 student-
athletes to attend Total Athlete Camp at UCLA.
Contact: Joseph Hamilton, 323-896-4451, steadfast.hamilton@aol.com
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ISTL International
ISTL's Mission is to equip and develop leaders to fulfill the Great Commission with passion, integrity and creativity, using biblical strategy, theological teaching and personal mentoring. Through the studies at ISTL, students are equipped and are trained in a holistic way to become leaders, pastors and church planters. Through excellent teaching and the example of the leadership, this vision is met.
Contact: Stefan and Susanne Von Rueti, +41 786870038, stv@gmx.ch
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Los Angeles Mission
Los Angeles Mission exists to provide HELP, HOPE, AND OPPORTUNITY to men, women, and children in need.
Our Needs:
-Pray for the work of the mission.
-Volunteer your time to serve a meal.
-Participate in student/career mentoring.
-Become a student scholarship sponsor.
-Donate socks and underwear.
Contact: Susan Mencinger, 214-724-3987, susanuk12@gmail.com
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Luis Palau Ministry
More information coming soon!
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Passion LA
Contact: Bobby Lopez, 909-682-1181
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Yambi Rwanda
We are a non profit dedicated to transcending genocide and overcoming poverty in Rwanda through the creation of opportunity and the improvement of lives, with a focus on education, faith, art, micro-finance, and nutrition.
Our Needs:
-A deaf child to attend school for a year - $260.
-Internet for Sunzu Village Library - $200/month.
-Egg-a-Day program for preschoolers and deaf students - $200/month.
-High school student tuition - $1,500/year.
-Inner city kids art program - $150/month.
-Provide sewing trainers for co-ops - $100/month.
-Purchase fabric and materials for women's sewing co-ops - $75/month.
-Better nutrition for deaf students - $100/month (fruit and milk).
-New roof on Deaf School classrooms - $8,000.
Contact: Julie Virjee, julesvirjee@gmail.com
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Young Life - Los Angeles
Introducing young adults to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
Our Needs:
-Leaders for both South Bay and LA Harbor Clubs.
-Support and volunteers for our YoungLives teen mom and college (UCLA) ministries.
-Committee volunteers (adults in the community who want to help support the Young Life mission and staff in our area).
-Monthly financial partners (to ensure ministry can happen, kids can go to camp).
Contact: Brittany Cox, 310-947-9880, brittanycox02@gmail.com
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Young Life - South Bay
Introducing young adults to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
Our Needs:
-Leaders for both South Bay and LA Harbor Clubs.
-Support and volunteers for our YoungLives teen mom and college (UCLA) ministries.
-Committee volunteers (adults in the community who want to help support the Young Life mission and staff in our area).
-Monthly financial partners (to ensure ministry can happen, kids can go to camp).
Contact: Taryl Kiley, 310-561-3448, tarylkiley@gmail.com or Steve and Robin Heffernan, 310-466-3661, rlheff1@cox.net
