Unleash Compassion This Christmas
Make a difference this season
Project Hope is our annual Christmas project that focuses on vulnerable families in our cities and around the world. This year you’re supporting these local and global partners:
Women at El-Roi, which supports survivors of domestic violence
Ocean View/Huntington Beach School District, partnering with leaders to help displaced and vulnerable youth
Common Ground, reaching at-risk teens in the Oak View neighborhood
Oak View families supported through our Food Pantry Ministry
Casa del Jardín, caring for kids rescued from human trafficking in Tijuana, Mexico
Hope for the Future Africa, supporting widows and orphans in Enkusero Sampu, Kenya
Beachpoint Church has already committed to supporting these initiatives, and many of the gifts have already been delivered, so we pray you would consider financially supporting these projects.
Read Their Stories
Learn more about the families and students we are supporting this year.
Questions? Contact Kim Staffieri at kims@beachpoint.com.
The buttons below take you to the different sections of the page where you can read the stories of all the families, women, and children we are supporting locally and around the world.
Warning: Many of the stories below deal with issues of domestic violence, abuse, and trauma.
Helping Students. Bringing Hope. Making a Difference.
As a Beachpoint family, we are committed to coming alongside students who are facing some of life's most difficult challenges.
For middle school and high school students experiencing homelessness, family displacement, or extreme poverty, simply staying in school and pursuing their education can feel overwhelming. Many of these students are carrying responsibilities far beyond their years, yet they continue to work hard, dream about their futures, and hold on to hope.
This Christmas, we want each of these students to know they are seen, valued, and not alone.
Through Project Hope, we hope to provide each student with a Christmas stocking filled with gift cards to help purchase groceries, clothing, laundry supplies, hygiene products, and other everyday necessities for themselves and their families.
We also want to invest in their futures by helping cover the costs of school exams, removing a financial barrier that could stand in the way of their educational goals.
All gift cards will be purchased through a secure, trusted source to protect their value and ensure students and families can use them with confidence.
Will you join us in making a difference? Your financial gift, no matter the size, will help provide practical support, encouragement, and hope to these deserving students.
Together, as the Beachpoint family, we can help meet today's needs while investing in tomorrow's possibilities.
Middle School & High School Students
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This high school sophomore has spent much of her childhood experiencing homelessness, changing schools dozens of times, and finding places to study in crowded shelters. Despite so much uncertainty, she has never given up on her education. This year, her hard work paid off as she earned a place on the Dean's List! Behind this wonderful accomplishment is a young girl who has overcome tremendous challenges.
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This young man knows what it means to carry responsibilities beyond his years. With his mother recently laid off, he spends his weekends working alongside his family to help pay the rent. He and his brother don't even have a bedroom of their own, and the family relies on food from Beachpoint's Food Pantry Ministry to help make ends meet.
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This 15-year-old girl has been living with uncertainty as her mother struggles with health issues that prevent her from working. With no permanent home, they have been staying with friends while struggling to afford basic necessities like clean clothing and hygiene products. She is grateful for the meals she receives at school and the kindness of teachers and staff who have helped her through this difficult season.
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This middle school girl is being raised by her two older siblings, who have taken on the responsibility of caring for her. Together, they rent a small room in someone's home, and despite her siblings working hard, finances remain extremely tight. At school, she has faced the heartbreak of being teased by classmates because her clothes are not always clean. Her older siblings are doing everything they can to give her a safe and loving home.
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This hardworking student lives with his entire family in a single rented room. Despite their financial struggles, he has taken on a job to help contribute to the family's expenses while working hard to maintain his grades. He hopes to help his family with food and laundry supplies and would also love to have enough money to cover the fees for important school exams. He doesn't want to add another financial burden to his family, even when it comes to his own education.
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This young woman comes from a mixed-immigration-status family that has experienced repeated displacement and uncertainty about where they will live next. Constantly adjusting to new living situations has been difficult, especially while worrying about having enough food and clean clothes. She is especially thankful for the teachers who have shown her kindness and support, helping her stay focused on school despite the challenges she faces at home.
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After leaving an unsafe living environment, this high school junior has been moving between friends' homes, relying on their kindness for a place to sleep. Despite the uncertainty, he is determined to continue his education and hopes to take his AP exams this year. Unfortunately, he faces the difficult choice of using his limited money for exam fees or basic necessities like food.
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This young man lives with his grandfather, who is doing his best to provide for them on a fixed income. Between school responsibilities, he looks for odd jobs to help with expenses. He worries about being a financial burden and dreams of continuing his education, but even paying for important school exams feels out of reach. He is working hard toward a future that he hopes will bring greater stability.
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This young lady is navigating life largely on her own, moving between different homes and relying on others for a place to sleep. Living out of a suitcase and never knowing where she will stay next has taken an emotional toll, making it difficult to concentrate on school. Her grades have begun to suffer under the stress. She hopes for help with personal hygiene necessities and groceries to contribute to the families who have kindly opened their homes to her.
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This student has taken on responsibilities far beyond her years. With a mother who is frequently absent and unable to provide consistent care, she has become the primary caregiver for her younger siblings. She works to help pay for their food, transportation, and daily necessities. At times, she has come to school without clean clothing or enough food at home. While trying to keep up with her education, much of her energy goes toward making sure her siblings are cared for.
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After losing her father a few years ago, this young lady and her family have faced tremendous emotional and financial challenges. They have recently lost their housing and are searching for a stable place to live. While grieving the loss of her dad, she is also trying to balance school, work, and helping her family financially. She continues to push forward despite the uncertainty surrounding their future.
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After the heartbreaking loss of her mother, this young woman is now living in a group home. Although her basic needs are being met, she has very few belongings to call her own. She feels embarrassed by her clothing and often avoids spending time with others because she doesn't feel comfortable or confident. These struggles have begun affecting her schoolwork and grades. She longs for a few personal belongings that will help her feel more confident and included.
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These two sisters have been left to care for themselves because of their parents' struggles with substance addiction and difficult choices. They are grateful to have been offered a room where they can stay without paying rent, but they must work to provide for all their other needs. Between school and work, they are doing their best to build a stable life together. They are hoping for simple necessities such as towels, bedding, and clothing to make their living space more comfortable.
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Despite the difficult financial circumstances his family is facing, this young man has worked hard to maintain his grades and is especially grateful for the opportunity to participate in school sports this year. He is now looking for a job to help provide food and clothing for his family while also saving money for the exams he needs to prepare for college. He is determined to pursue his education while doing his part to help at home.
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This young woman is healing from the trauma of sexual abuse while living with her family in a shared room without access to a kitchen. Despite her difficult circumstances, she shares that school has become a place of happiness and encouragement in her life. Without kitchen or laundry facilities, even simple daily needs have become expensive and challenging for her family. She is doing her best to find joy and stability while facing circumstances no young person should have to carry.
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After fleeing domestic violence, this young lady and her family are trying to rebuild their lives while her father is in jail. They currently share a two-bedroom living space with two other families, leaving little privacy or room for personal belongings. She and her brother help with work whenever possible, but finances remain extremely tight. Having clean clothing and enough laundry supplies has become a daily challenge as the family works toward a more stable future.
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Despite living in an unstable home environment, this young man has worked hard to help his family while staying committed to his education. He hopes to take important school exams that will open doors for his future, but with even basic necessities difficult to afford, the exam fees feel out of reach. He is determined to continue his education but worries about how he can pursue his dreams without adding to his family's financial struggles.
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This young man has very little support at home and has taken on the responsibility of helping care for his siblings. Living together in cramped conditions, he often worries about whether there will be enough food for everyone. Clean, properly fitting clothing is also a struggle. While trying to keep up with school, he carries responsibilities that most students his age never have to face, doing his best to make sure his siblings are cared for.
Stories of Women from El-Roi: Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Beatriz is a courageous mother and domestic violence survivor who has faced unimaginable challenges. After a serious assault led to devastating health complications and the amputation of her leg, Beatriz began the difficult journey of healing and rebuilding her life.
After leaving a recovery facility in December 2025, she experienced homelessness, moving from couch to couch while continuing to struggle with her health. But there was a beautiful moment of hope when she was reunited with her children! Together again, the family was able to rent a small converted garage and begin creating a home.
Unfortunately, they are facing another difficult season. Beatriz's prosthetic leg no longer fits, leaving her unable to work while she waits for a replacement. With limited income, the family is struggling to keep up with rent and everyday necessities. They currently receive food through Beachpoint's Food Pantry Ministry.
This Christmas, we have an opportunity to bring hope and encouragement to Beatriz and her children. Her wishes are simple: clothing and shoes for her children, along with household items that will help turn their small living space into a warm and welcoming home. -
Anayeli is a courageous mother of three who has spent years fighting to create a safe and peaceful life for her children. For four years, she tried to escape an abusive marriage, living in constant fear and facing dangerous situations, including drug activity brought into their home.
After her husband's death last year, Anayeli and her children were finally free from the abuse, but they were left with very little. They moved into a small apartment with her elderly parents, where the family has been working together to rebuild their lives despite tremendous financial challenges.
Recently, Anayeli received heartbreaking news: her 6-year-old son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. His medical needs have required her to miss work, adding even more financial pressure to an already difficult situation. Her 12-year-old child has also been a tremendous help to the family, lovingly helping care for younger siblings and grandparents during this challenging season.
Through it all, Anayeli continues to hold on to hope. This Christmas, her greatest wish is simply to have gifts for her three children and to experience a little relief from the stress and worry she carries each day.
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Erika is a devoted grandmother who has opened her heart and home to her four grandchildren after they experienced unimaginable loss and trauma. When their mother died from an overdose, Alexander and his three sisters were left alone in another country, without anyone to care for or protect them. For four days, the children were on the streets, searching for food and safe places to sleep. Alexander did his best to protect his sisters, but the children experienced terrible violence, and Alexander himself was badly beaten.
Thankfully, the children were eventually found and reunited with their grandmother, Erika, who desperately wanted to bring them into her care. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to provide a safe, loving home while helping them heal from the emotional wounds of their past. The journey has been difficult, both financially and emotionally, but Erika continues to do everything she can to provide the children with the love, stability, and counseling they need.
This October, the family was finally able to move into a three-bedroom apartment, a wonderful step forward! However, Alexander continues to struggle with the effects of his trauma. Although he is receiving therapy, he experiences nighttime accidents that have damaged several mattresses. Erika cannot afford a proper replacement mattress and waterproof bedding, making these her greatest needs this Christmas.
More than anything, Erika longs for her grandchildren to experience the simple joy and wonder of being children again. She hopes this Christmas will be filled with laughter, gifts, and happy memories for four children who have already endured so much.
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Dora is a devoted mother of four who endured years of abuse, with no family nearby to turn to for help. When the abuse began affecting her sons, she desperately wanted to find a way to protect her children. During this time, she began receiving food through Beachpoint's Food Pantry Ministry.
One night, when her husband returned home intoxicated and became abusive toward the boys, their sister bravely reached out to a neighbor for help. Through Beachpoint's connections, Dora was able to receive support from El Rio Ministry, which helped her obtain a restraining order and find a safe place to stay.
Today, Dora and her children are living independently, renting two rooms in a shared home. While grateful for their safety, she struggles to afford food, clothing, hygiene products, and household necessities after paying rent and bills.
This Christmas, Dora hopes for clothing and household essentials for her family. Her boys were recently given an older Xbox that has brought them joy and laughter together, and she would love to surprise them with a few games.
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For years, Pilar lived under the control of an abusive husband who isolated her from her family and threatened her if she tried to leave. With nowhere to turn, she endured years of emotional and physical abuse. One night, after a violent assault left her unable to get up, her children bravely called 911 for help.
That night became a turning point. Pilar was reunited with her mother, Adina, who lovingly welcomed her and the four children into her small apartment. Together, they are working to rebuild their lives and create a safe, loving home.
The family receives food through Beachpoint's Food Pantry Ministry and is receiving counseling and life skills support through El Rio Ministry. Both Adina and Pilar are working hard to pay rent and provide for the children, but finances remain a daily struggle.
This Christmas, their greatest hope is to receive basic necessities and a little relief from their financial burdens.
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Azucena is a devoted mother of four and a domestic violence survivor who is working hard to rebuild her family's life after years of abuse and trauma. Before escaping their unsafe living situation, her son Oliver was assaulted by an adult, adding even more emotional pain to an already difficult journey.
With support and resources through El Rio Ministry, Azucena and her children were able to move into a safe home this summer. However, the family continues to face significant
challenges. Azucena has undergone two surgeries and is currently unable to work while she
recovers. Her children are still healing emotionally, and finances remain extremely tight.
This Christmas, Azucena's wishes are simple but meaningful. Her children desperately need shoes, and she is hoping for laundry supplies so she can provide clean clothes for her family.
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Grace is a devoted mother of two young children who made the difficult decision to leave her husband because of his drug use and physical abuse toward their son. With her husband now in jail, Grace is raising her children on her own for the first time.
Currently, the family is living in a motel while El Rio Ministry helps Grace search for permanent housing. Beachpoint's Food Pantry Ministry has been providing food and diapers, but meeting even the simplest daily needs remains a struggle.
Despite the uncertainty, Grace is doing everything she can to create a safe and loving life for her children.
This Christmas, Grace is hoping for clothing, laundry supplies, and everyday necessities for her family. She would also love to have a small toy for each child to open on Christmas morning.
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Maribel is a courageous mother of three who endured years of domestic violence and the heartbreak of an unfaithful husband. Fearing for her safety and that of her children, she tried twice to leave but was unable to find help. When the abuse began affecting her daughter, Maribel was finally able to gain custody of her children and escape.
The road to rebuilding was not easy. The family lived in their car and later in a garage, but Maribel never gave up on keeping her children together and safe. After four years of hard work, counseling, and healing, she is finally seeing her children smile again and succeed in school.
Her daughter has received a full scholarship to attend school in Santa Barbara, and her oldest son helps contribute toward the family's rent. Together, they are determined to continue their education and build a brighter future. They even give back by volunteering their time with El Rio Ministry.
Although finances remain a struggle, Maribel says it is worth it to know her children are safe and healing.
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Lucia and her daughters endured years of abuse, fear, and control while living in Los Angeles. Her daughters also suffered sexual abuse, making their situation even more heartbreaking. After police intervened and helped them escape, the family spent much of 2025 living in a shelter before being relocated to a safer environment. Starting over with very little support has not been easy, but Lucia is determined to help herself and her girls heal and build a better future. Today, they share one large room, and the girls are attending school regularly. One especially joyful moment came when her oldest daughter made the Dean's List for the first time! She now dreams of attending Golden West College after graduation. This Christmas, Lucia is hoping for hygiene products, everyday necessities, and a —
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At just 18 years old and pregnant, Maidaly fled an unsafe home environment, determined to build a better life for herself and her baby. For years, she struggled to provide for her family, often living in cars and shelters. Hoping to find stability, she married, only to find herself in a dangerous, gang-related environment.
Three years ago, Maidaly found the courage to escape. Once again facing homelessness, she remained determined to keep her children safe and in school. Today, her perseverance is beginning to bear fruit! She has a steady job, the family shares a two-bedroom living space, and all three children are attending school. Her oldest recently graduated from high school and has started community college! Maidaly is grateful for the food her family receives through Beachpoint's Food Pantry Ministry. Although she is working hard, finances remain tight as she provides for her children. This Christmas, Maidaly is hoping for blankets, shoes, and everyday necessities for her family.
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Three years ago, after enduring years of abuse and dangerous situations in her home, Juana made the courageous decision to leave. Her children had suffered emotional abuse, and when her son began being drawn into illegal activities, she knew she had to act. One night, she packed the car and left with her two children, determined to give them a safer future.
For the next year, the family lived in their car while Juana worked to find steady employment. Despite their hardships, she fought to keep her children in school and receiving counseling to help them heal.
Today, this family has so much to celebrate! They recently moved into a two-bedroom home and are overjoyed to finally have a place of their own. Both children are working to help pay the rent while continuing their education, and both earned above a 3.0 GPA on their report cards!
This Christmas, Juana and her children are hoping for household items to help turn their new place into a home.
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Carmen is a devoted mother of four who was recently abandoned and left to care for her children alone. With young children, including one with autism who requires constant supervision, she found herself with nowhere to turn. For a time, the family lived in their car until Carmen was finally able to rent a small converted garage where all five could be together.
Carmen has worked hard to keep her school-aged children in school, but finding childcare for her 2-year-old has been a challenge, making it difficult to maintain steady employment. She takes whatever work she can find, but providing for her family remains a daily struggle. Beachpoint continues to support them with food and diapers through our Food Pantry Ministry.
This Christmas, Carmen has a simple wish: a table where her family can sit down for meals together and her children can do their homework. She is also hoping for shoes for everyone and laundry supplies to help care for her family.
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Since the unexpected death of her husband, Martina has struggled to provide stability for her children. With no family nearby to lean on, they have moved between friends' homes, their car, and motels, never knowing how long they could stay. Through these difficult times, Beachpoint's Food Pantry Ministry has been a consistent source of support.
Recently, Martina was able to rent a small space in Oak View with access to a kitchen, giving her family a much-needed place to settle. She is especially grateful for the care, encouragement, and mentorship her children have received through Common Ground.
This Christmas, Martina is hoping for kitchen essentials to help make their new space feel like home, along with shoes and warm sweatshirts for her children.
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Last year, Mr. Gomez lost his beloved wife to cancer, leaving him and his two sons heartbroken and learning how to navigate life without her. As a local gardener, he has also faced the loss of work opportunities due to fears surrounding immigration enforcement, adding financial uncertainty to an already painful season.
Determined to keep his family together, Mr. Gomez continues searching for steady work. He and his sons spend Saturdays gardening together to help pay the rent on their two-bedroom apartment. The family receives food through Beachpoint's Food Pantry Ministry, but affording clothing, laundry supplies, and everyday necessities remains a struggle.
As they face their first Christmas without their beloved wife and mother, Mr. Gomez hopes to have a few gifts for his boys and some much-needed household essentials.
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After recently losing her son and with her daughter-in-law unable to care for the children due to health and substance abuse concerns, this loving grandmother has stepped in to raise her three grandchildren. Despite the heartbreak and unexpected responsibility, she is doing everything she can to provide them with a safe, stable, and loving home.
The family now lives together in her small two-bedroom apartment. While finances have been a tremendous struggle, there are encouraging signs of hope. The children are making progress in school and benefiting from the care and mentorship they receive through Common Ground.
This Christmas, Grandma is hoping for clothing and hygiene essentials for the children, along with a vacuum to help keep their small home clean and comfortable.
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After escaping a severely abusive home, Mrs. Ramos and her three children are beginning the difficult journey of healing and rebuilding their lives. Both she and her oldest son experienced abuse and have begun receiving counseling to help them recover.
Originally from the Middle East, Mrs. Ramos speaks very little English after years of isolation.
She has bravely enrolled in life skills classes and hopes to begin English classes soon, determined to build a better future for her children.
Although the family is now safe in a shelter, life remains challenging. The children are struggling to sleep, and the family is still adjusting to so many changes.
This Christmas, Mrs. Ramos is hoping for clothing, warm blankets, hygiene essentials, and a small toy for each of her children to call their own.
Kenya:
Widows, Orphans, and Education
We invite you to partner with us as we care for a vulnerable village in Kenya. Your generosity helps provide food, healthcare, and education for widows and orphans who are facing severe hardship. When a husband dies in many Kenyan communities, the widow is often left with nothing—sometimes even forced from her home with her children. Without resources or support, these families struggle to survive.
Your gift makes an immediate and direct impact.Every dollar goes straight to meeting essential needs: feeding children,and helping ensure that orphans can stay in school.
Join us today as we come alongside these families with hope, compassion, and the love of Christ. On average, it cost $65 a month to feed an orphan family.
Help Protect Girls in Kenya from Child Marriage
Today, we have the opportunity to stand in the gap for young girls in Kenya—girls who are at risk of child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) simply because their families are struggling financially.
One girl shared,
“I woke up one morning, and my father told me we were poor and needed money.”
She was just 11 years old when she learned she had been promised in marriage to an older man in the village. Before the marriage, she would be required to undergo FGM. This is the heartbreaking reality for far too many girls.
When a girl is able to attend school, she gains safety, confidence, and the chance to build her own future. Education gives girls a voice in decisions about their lives—including when and whom they will marry.
Your sponsorship provides a safe place for a girl to live and learn for an entire year.
It covers a protected boarding school environment, daily meals, and the education that empowers her to break free from cycles of poverty, exploitation, and early marriage.
Your gift does more than change a life— it protects a life.
It costs just $350 to provide one full year of safety, education, meals, and hope for a girl.
You can sponsor one girl, part of a sponsorship, or any amount you feel led to give. Every gift helps make life-changing protection possible for these 5 girls. Join us in giving these young girls a chance to grow, learn, and choose their own future.