To connect people in churches with opportunities to serve the needs of their neighbors. To help all believers in the body of Christ reach out beyond the four walls of their homes and churches to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Growing numbers of people in communities across America have deep needs and are crying out for help. Most of those physical, emotional and spiritual needs are going unmet. The real answers to those real needs are sitting in the pews across this country!

Our vision is to reduce the number of abortions in Northern California by promoting life alternatives, especially two-parent Christian adoptive families. We provide following services, a housing ministry to adult, pregnant women open to considering adoption, pregnancy counseling for women in Northern Califorina, infant adoption services and international adoption services . To manifest love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families through quality social services.

To provide emotional and spiritual support and encouragement to parents and/or other family members of prisoners; to reach out to others outside the group who are “walking in our shoes”If you are feeling alone, ashamed, guilt, sadness, grief, hopelessness, anger--or like no one really understands how you feel--not even family or friends--we may be able to help you.

For almost 70 years God has been using Child Evangelism Fellowship to bring the love of Jesus Christ to children around the world. The Word of God puts a high priority on children. They are near to God's heart and we believe that He is uniquely concerned about their spiritual welfare. Without the foundation of a relationship with God and training in Biblical principles for life they are unequipped to face what life will throw at them.

Since its founding in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity International has built and rehabilitated more than 200,000 houses with families in need, becoming a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing. Through the work of Habitat, thousands of low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable housing. Churches, community groups and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social problem -- decent housing for all. Today, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 200,000 houses, sheltering more than 1,000,000 people in more than 3,000 communities worldwide.

Healing Nations is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian ministry. Healing Nations has been established to assist immigrants and indigents in becoming self-sufficient, productive residents of our community. The goal of Healing Nations is to sow seeds of Christian love and truth in the hearts and minds of unbelievers and create in them a real hunger for a living relationship with God through faith in Jesus. We seek to direct individuals and families to a local Christian fellowship where they will mature in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

InterFaith Ministries works as a caring and sharing group of faith-based congregations, organizations, and individuals to help those in the greater Modesto area who are in need of food, clothing and other humanitarian services. We believe that all members of our community deserve homes, health, and hope.

LifeWind International is a Christian organization dedicated to serving people who suffer from poor health, deprivation, and despair. Our passion is to see lives transformed physically and spiritually. We are a multi-national team over 400 strong. We work among people in great need and train hundreds of individuals and organizations who also serve the world's poor. We dedicate ourselves to developing practical and effective methods for empowering community change, and share what we are learning by providing training and on-site coaching in Community Health Evangelism (CHE). People from over 150 organizations are using the comprehensive and integrated CHE strategy to empower physical and spiritual transformation in communities worldwide, creating a transformational movement among the world's poor. We are privileged to support and help energize this movement.

Lead by our Vision team who continually seeks and then communicates God's direction and facilitated by three additional servant-leader teams, we pursue: Prayer everywhere, seeking God's presence and power Walking as the Church in the City with our eyes on Christ Washing the feet of the city through Community Outreach to build a healthy community

Since 1948 the Modesto Gospel Mission has provided nutritious meals, warm beds, and a place of safety for thousands of poor and homeless men, women, boys and girls. Founded by Mr. John Haine, the Mission's staff remain committed to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and meeting the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of every man, woman, boy and girl who comes to the Mission for help. The Modesto Gospel Mission receives no government support and is not a United Way agency. The Mission depends completely on the gifts of God's people - individuals, churches, groups, foundations and businesses, who care about the poor and homeless.

We respond to the needs of women faced with a crisis pregnancy. In these crisis situations, abortion is frequently used as a quick fix because the woman feels there is no alternative but abortion. Ninety-one percent of women interviewed at an abortion clinic said, that if they had truly felt an alternative was available, they would not have chosen an abortion. We strongly encourage informed decision making by providing information on parenting, abortion, and adoption so each woman can explore all possible options before making her decision- a decision she will live with for the rest of her life.

Vision: The Stanislaus County Healthy Marriage Coalition is dedicated to strengthening families and couples through education, collaboration and mobilization. Our goals are to reduce divorce filings, reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies, reduce the incidence of cohabitation outside of marriage and to increase father involvement. Mission: In the effort to reduce the destructive effects of poor relationships and strengthen the community the SCHMC; Advocates for strong, healthy life-long marriages between one man and one woman, Promotes the premise that it is in the best interests of our entire community that both fathers and mothers be active in the lives of their children, and Works to prevent out-of wedlock pregnancies.

The basic service unit of The Salvation Army is the corps community center. Some cities may have several centers. They provide a variety of local programs, ranging from religious services and evangelistic campaigns to family counseling, day-care centers, youth activities, and general programs. The religious and social services implement the Army's purpose of preaching the gospel to effect spiritual, moral, and physical reclamation. The corps community centers within defined geographical boundaries comprise a division, with more than 40 divisions in the United States responsible to their respective territorial headquarters. Specialized social work is conducted through adult rehabilitation centers within these divisional commands.

The YMCA of Stanislaus County is a recognized leader in providing programs, designed to bring about a healthier life style and environment for children, teens, families, adults and seniors. The basis of these programs will be to develop individuals and strengthen small communities of individuals while giving emphasis to Christian principles.

The vision of Youth for Christ is, as a part of the body of Christ, to see every young person in every people group in every nation have the opportunity to make an informed decision to become a follower of Jesus Christ and to become a part of a local church. Because the needs and longings of young people are unique to their time, place, and life experience, Youth for Christ always seeks to share the Good News about Jesus in a way that is relevant to them. YFC has ministries in over 200 cities thoughout the USA and over 100 countries around the world. The young people in every city and every country have needs that are somewhat unique to them. For that reason, local YFC ministries vary from location to location. The variety of ministries you can learn about below reflect this commitment. Explore our website to find how these ministries are effecting the lives of thousands of young people across the nation and around the world.