This blog post was written by Jasmine Garcia, former We’ve Got Your Back student. —— Hello! My name is Jasmine Garcia, a former member of the We’ve Got Your Back program. In 2007, my older brother and I joined We’ve Got Your Back and my family continued to receive help until 2013. When I was […]
Volunteer Highlight: Andrew
Every day, Giving Children Hope gets to witness the hands and hearts that make our work possible – our volunteers. One volunteer won our hearts last year. Andrew is currently an eighth grade student at Parks Junior High and enjoys baseball and math. He first started volunteering at Giving Children Hope as a service project […]
We’ve Got Your Back Appreciation Luncheon
Every week, with the help of dedicated volunteers and our amazing school partners, we distribute 1,100 backpacks to families in our We’ve Got Your Back program. Our school partners and liaisons not only identify students who should be in the program, but also act as our champions on each school campus. They are the eyes, […]
Gifts That Tackle Child Hunger
Last year, Lupe – a wife, mom, and long time supporter of Giving Children Hope – decided to devote her birthday to our Tackling Child Hunger campaign. In lieu of birthday gifts, she requested that her family and friends donate food to our annual food drive. She states, “it was perfect timing – my birthday […]
A New Home
Homeboy Industries changes the lives of gang-involved populations in Los Angeles, aiding them with job training, life skills, and mentorship to help them thrive. Recently, Raul Diaz, an employee of Homeboy, stopped by the Giving Children Hope donation center. He told us the story of David, recently released from prison, and who at a very […]
“I Hope to Not Need You”
12 moms, 6 weeks, a united story of hope. On March 17, 12 We’ve Got Your Back moms proudly held up their certificates as they graduated from our third round of financial literacy classes. For a year now, Giving Children Hope has been offering a financial literacy course for parents who attend our Client Choice […]
Eastside Christian Church Is Giving Children Hope
It’s 8am on a beautiful Saturday morning, and the day has finally come. For two months, Eastside Christian Church staff and volunteers met with Giving Children Hope to plan for Eastside’s Serve Day – a day reserved for all of Eastside’s church members to go out and serve the community. This year, Eastside chose to […]
Giving Refugees Hope
On January 31, 2017, Giving Children Hope shipped its 22nd emergency relief container to Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Around 50 community partners and members came together in solidarity to send off the container with prayer and well wishes. The container held pallets of blankets, winter clothing, toys, hygiene products, and medical supplies for children & […]
August’s Volunteer of the Month
Keith is a die-hard Angels fan, Dhawal loves greeting people with a shy wave, Andy is always smiling, Marco is quiet and sweet, and Syed is attentive and loving. Every day, we are blessed with the joy and energy that this group brings to our We’ve Got Your Back program. Syed, the job coach, has […]
Praise Chapel Orange County Gives Hope
Two rows of vintage cars filled the Praise Chapel parking lot last Saturday as hundreds of families gathered for its annual car show and backpack giveaway. Around 90% of those families were families that we serve through our We’ve Got Your Back program. Two weeks ago, Praise Chapel contacted our organization asking if we had […]