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
You can give to Project Hope, which contributes to all these partners. You can also purchase gifts from the wish lists for the families below, where you can read their stories.
Read Their Stories
Learn more about the families and students we are supporting this year. Many of the families have a Wish List where you can purchase gifts yourself, or you can give financially to the Project Hope mission. Your financial donations will go to both physical items and gift cards for the families. If you are physically bringing in gifts, please drop them off by December 14.
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.
Stories of Women from El-Roi: Survivors of Domestic Violence
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Doraliz is a courageous domestic-violence survivor who recently gained freedom from her abuser after a long and painful court process. Her three children—two teenage boys and a young daughter—also endured years of abuse and are now receiving counseling as they begin to heal. In September, Doraliz moved into her very first safe home, a two-bedroom apartment where her family can finally breathe and rebuild, but she had to leave everything behind to escape safely. Today, they are starting over with almost no belongings, and the family is even sleeping on the floor as they hope for three mattresses, along with shoes, jackets, laundry supplies, and basic household items to help them settle into their new home. This family is part of our Food Ministry, and her boys have faithfully served alongside us. Your generosity will help bring comfort, dignity, and stability to a family who has endured so much and is now working hard to create a new beginning.
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Viridiana and her four children have endured years of abuse from a partner who struggled with addiction and repeatedly stalked them any time they tried to leave. After he passed away last year, she began working two jobs to provide for her family. Her children—two boys ages 13 and 12, and two girls ages 9 and 5—have carried the weight of this trauma alongside her. Recently, Viridiana lost her apartment because she could not afford the rising rent and is now living with her children in a small garage while she saves to secure permanent housing. For the first time, they finally feel safe, but the space is extremely limited, and she is desperately trying to keep her family together through this difficult season. She has access to a small kitchen area and is hoping for a few items to help her prepare simple meals. The children are hoping for clothing, tablets to help them pass the time while they are confined to one room, and Crocs shoes for Christmas. This family is in significant need of support, and any generosity this season will bring hope, and encouragement as they work hard to rebuild their lives.
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Elvia and her three daughters have come out of a very unsafe and abusive environment. She endured years of violence, and even when she tried to leave—three different times—her husband always found them and forced them back. After years of living in fear, her husband passed away in a gun-related incident last year, and Elvia was finally able to move her family to safety. Her two older daughters, ages 12 and 10, are now in counseling and are beginning to thrive in school for the first time. Her youngest daughter, just 1 year old, is healthy and growing. This October, Elvia moved into a two-bedroom apartment and is filled with hope for a fresh start. They also participate in our food ministry as they work hard to rebuild their lives and create stability.
As this family starts over, they are hoping for support with basic household needs, clothing, and toys to help bring comfort and joy to their first truly safe Christmas together.
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Sara fled Guatemala 14 years ago after facing violence and threats against her life. Here in the U.S., she slowly built a new life with her husband—until his sudden passing from a heart attack last year. Now she is raising four children on her own while renting two small rooms in a shared house.
Over the last six months, Sara has been afraid to work due to ongoing ICE raids in her area. Her oldest son, who is 17, has been helping support the family while still attending high school. The family has been devastated by the loss of their father and the constant fear of their mother being taken away, yet they have found love, support, and community at their church. Her second son, age 15, has even begun serving on the worship team, which has brought him encouragement and purpose.
Sara and her children—two sons, ages 17 and 15, and two daughters, ages 7 and 1½—are hoping for clothing, hygiene products, and a keyboard so the kids can continue practicing music. Any support during this season would bring comfort, hope, and stability to a family facing tremendous uncertainty.
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Erika repeatedly tried to flee an abusive situation, but each time, she and her three children were forced back. This summer, when her husband went after their daughter, her 17-year-old son stepped in to protect her and was beaten so severely that he required hospitalization. The police finally intervened, and her husband is now in jail—an answered prayer after years of fear.
Erika and her children are now trying to rebuild their lives, but they have very limited financial support. Erika, her 17-year-old son, and her 16-year-old daughter all work, yet it still isn’t enough to afford stable housing. The family, including her youngest daughter who is 7, is currently living together in a small garage as they fight to regain stability.
After years of abuse and humiliation, they are starting over with almost nothing. This Christmas, they are hoping for clothes, blankets, basic household items, laundry supplies, and gas cards to help them get to work. Any support will bring warmth, dignity, and hope to a family who has endured so much and is working tirelessly toward a safer future.
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Martina and her children endured years of abuse from her husband. They tried multiple times to leave, but fear and threats always forced them back. This summer, after a violent beating that sent Martina to the hospital, a social worker intervened and her husband was arrested. Her abuser is now in prison, and for the first time, Martina and her children have a chance to rebuild their lives.
They currently rent a room in a shared house and are grateful simply to feel safe again. Martina receives no child support and is working hard to provide stability for her family. They regularly come to our food pantry, and her children are finally beginning to feel secure as they attend Common Ground each week.
This Christmas, Martina and her children would deeply appreciate support as they continue rebuilding—hoping for clothes, basic items, and anything that would bring warmth, hope, and encouragement during this new season of safety and recovery.
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Stacey’s husband left the family three years ago while she was still pregnant, moving to another state and leaving behind unpaid child support that is still tied up in the courts. While living in an unsafe situation after he left, Stacey was attacked, and she bravely chose to keep her baby. Her attacker was arrested and went to jail earlier this year, but the trauma and instability have taken a heavy toll on the family.
Stacey is now living in a small two-bedroom home with her mother, working hard to care for her five children: an 11-year-old daughter, a 10-year-old son, a 7-year-old daughter, a 3-year-old son, and her youngest baby boy, who is 9 months old. They are struggling financially and trying to rebuild stability on very limited resources. The family would be grateful for help with laundry supplies, clothing, and kitchen essentials as they navigate this difficult season. Her oldest daughter loves basketball and art, and all the children have found hope and encouragement through our Food Ministry and by receiving tutoring through the Common Ground ministry.
This Christmas, any support would bring comfort, dignity, and joy to a family who is working hard to move forward after years of hardship.
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Norma is a domestic violence survivor who fled her home country three years ago to protect her children after their abuser attempted to sell both her daughter and her son. Since arriving in the U.S., the family has experienced long seasons of instability—living in cars, garages, and now renting two small bedrooms in a shared home. Her two oldest children work to help support the family, and her son, a recent Ocean View graduate, is now attending Golden West College. Norma is deeply grateful that her children are finally safe and able to pursue their education, but her income still isn’t enough to meet all of their needs.
The family is thankful for the support they receive through our food ministry, and her younger children, ages 9 and 11, have begun attending Common Ground, where they are finding encouragement, friendship, and a sense of belonging. This Christmas, they are hoping for shoes, jackets, blankets, and kitchen items to use in their shared cooking space. Any generosity will bring warmth, stability, and hope to a family who has endured extraordinary hardship and is working hard to build a new life.
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Cristina fled in the middle of the night after her abuser became violent toward her children. After enduring ten years of abuse, she has now been free for two years and is courageously rebuilding life on her own. She partners closely with our domestic-violence ministry, using her own car to deliver donations and food to families who are walking through the same pain she once lived in.
Her five children, ages 1 to 14, are finally experiencing safety and freedom as they begin to rebuild their lives. Her two oldest have found encouragement and confidence after being given free access to join a volleyball ministry in Santa Ana—something that has brought them joy and community.
Cristina supports all five children on a single income and is hoping to give them a meaningful Christmas this year. Any support will help bring joy, stability, and hope to a family that is working hard to heal and move forward.
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Rocio is a domestic violence survivor who endured more than ten years of abuse before fleeing five years ago, when her oldest son was finally able to protect the family. Life has remained extremely difficult, as her 14-year-old daughter is battling leukemia and is frequently hospitalized, making it impossible for Rocio to maintain steady work. To survive, she sells food from home, while her oldest son, Roger, now 19, works to help support the household.
The family recently moved into a new apartment in September and are starting over with very little. Rocio’s children—her sons ages 19 and 15, her daughter who is 14 and undergoing treatment, and her youngest daughter who is 8—are hoping that this Christmas might bring some stability and joy. The family is in need of clothes, blankets, kitchen items, gas cards, cleaning supplies, and laundry essentials as they rebuild their home and navigate the challenges of caring for a child with a serious illness.
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Maribel and her three children live in a shared house where they rent two small rooms. Two years ago, her husband was killed in a gang-related incident, leaving her without family support and solely responsible for her children. Recently, she lost her job due to instability in the area and repeated ICE raids, making it difficult for her to safely work. Her daughter now works part-time at McDonald’s, and her son works full-time to help cover food and rent as they try to stay afloat.
Through all of this pain and uncertainty, the children have found joy in soccer and in watching the two youngest play. Still, times have been extremely difficult, and the family is hoping for shoes, clothing, and laundry supplies this Christmas to help bring some stability and encouragement in a very challenging season.
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Maria and her family moved into a two-bedroom apartment this November, finally finding a bit of stability after a very difficult year. Her husband passed away from cancer last year, and soon after, she lost her steady hotel housekeeping job. Now she takes any work she can find, piecing together part-time jobs to provide for her children. Her oldest son, who is in high school, also works part-time to help with expenses. The family regularly participates in Beachpoint’s food pantry ministry and is deeply grateful for the support.
Her two youngest children—a 10-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl—are beginning to adjust and feel more secure, and their grades have started to improve as life becomes a little more stable. This Christmas, Maria is hoping her children can experience joy through simple gifts like toys and clothes, bringing hope and encouragement to their first holiday in their new home.
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Paula and Reymundo are working hard to support their three daughters, but life has been challenging since the recent ICE raids made it difficult for Reymundo to find steady gardening work. Their youngest daughter, who is 5, has special needs, and both parents devote everything they can to ensure she receives the therapy and care she requires. The family is deeply grateful for the support they receive from Beachpoint’s food pantry as they work to stay afloat.
This Christmas, they are hoping for clothes and toys for their girls. Their twin daughters love playing veterinarian, and their youngest loves anything related to dolls. Any support would bring joy and encouragement to this family as they continue caring for their children with dedication and love.
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Aliza is attending Golden West College but is considering dropping out to work full-time to help her family. Her mother was recently released from the hospital and is recovering from severe abuse; her abuser is now in jail. Her mother previously worked steadily as a housecleaner, but due to the abuse and hospitalization, their income has dropped significantly. Aliza has been caring for her mother and three younger siblings, whom she loves deeply. The family is living in a shared two-bedroom space and is hoping for basic needs like gas and laundry soap. Aliza would also love for her siblings to have a few Christmas gifts this year.
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Samarah is a college student who works part-time. She and her brother live with their grandfather after losing their grandmother two years ago and their parents going missing five years ago. The three of them share a two-bedroom apartment and are struggling financially, but are grateful for Beachpoint’s food pantry ministry and their grandfather’s support. They are hoping for gas cards, laundry detergent, clothes, and shoes.
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Grandma is raising three grandchildren on her Social Security income after her daughter was killed by her abuser. The family has faced deep emotional and financial hardship, and the children receive counseling at school. The two older kids attend Common Ground, and she is thankful for the community and the love they experience there. They are hoping for clothes, Christmas presents, and basic necessities.
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Terri and her two sons are currently living in a motel after fleeing in the middle of the night from a dangerous and abusive environment. Her husband had been using drugs and pressuring her into prostitution, creating an unsafe and terrifying situation for the entire family. Her boys have been deeply traumatized by their father’s emotional abuse and his constant pressure for them to drop out of high school and join a gang.
Terri is now receiving counseling and support through Oak View resources, and she is actively looking for work as she fights to rebuild stability for her family. She is working hard to heal while keeping her sons safe, supported, and steady in school. This Christmas, they are hoping for gas cards and items for the boys to help them get through this difficult season.
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.
Casa Del Jardín:
Home for Children of Human Trafficking
Beachpoint has the privilege of supporting Casa del Jardín (The Garden House)—a safe home in Baja California, Mexico providing optimal care for children ages 5–17 who have survived human trafficking. Casa del Jardín is the first and only children’s safe house in Baja designed specifically for young survivors recovering from unimaginable trauma.
At The Garden House, each child receives wraparound care that meets their physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs. This includes:
Intensive case management
Mental health counseling
Medical and dental care
Legal support
On-site schooling
Biblical encouragement and spiritual support
Right now, 18 children are living in this home, finding safety, stability, and healing. Your support helps provide their schooling, healthcare, therapy, clothing, and daily essentials throughout the year.
This Christmas, our Beachpoint team will also travel down to decorate the house—bringing Christmas trees, lights, and joy to make their home feel warm and festive during a season that can be painful for many survivors.
To continue caring for these children throughout the next year, we are hoping to raise $12,000. Every gift makes a difference in giving these young survivors safety, dignity, and hope.
Join us as we bring light, healing, and the love of Christ to these precious children.
Stories from Huntington Beach/Ocean View School District:
Displaced, Vulnerable Youth Facing Hardships
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He works full-time to support his family and helps run his family’s landscaping business, which has become very difficult with everything happening right now. He wakes up at 4 a.m., puts in a full day of hard labor, and then comes straight to school—showing incredible determination just to keep moving forward.
He has shared that there is often not enough food at home, and much of what he earns goes toward supporting his family’s basic needs, including food, housing, and care. Despite the heavy weight he carries, he continues to show resilience and commitment to providing for those he loves.
We would like to come alongside him this season by providing gift cards for laundry, groceries, clothing, and even fast food—small but meaningful ways to ease the burden he carries and remind him that he is not alone.
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This student is a kind and thoughtful young man who takes on significant responsibilities at home, caring for both his mother and his siblings. Even while managing nearly all the household duties, he does so with a positive attitude and a genuine smile. He is consistently considerate and gentle with everyone he interacts with, and he shows deep respect toward both staff and peers.
He is truly a sweet kid. He rarely receives anything new, yet he never complains. He understands that his single mother is doing everything she can to provide for their family, and he remains grateful for whatever they have. Recently, he has expressed a need for groceries and clean clothes, as these are ongoing challenges at home.
We are hoping to bless him this season with gift cards for groceries, laundry supplies, and clothing—practical support that will help ease the load he carries and remind him that he is seen, valued, and supported.
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She works as much as she can to help support her mother and her three siblings. Their family has struggled financially for a long time and has experienced periods of being unhoused. She has shared that there are many days when they do not have enough food. Even with all of these challenges, she continues to show up with kindness, generosity, and an unselfish spirit. She gives her best effort in everything she does and has an admirable work ethic that deserves to be recognized and encouraged.
Her mother does the very best she can, but day-to-day bills are a constant source of stress, and stability is difficult to maintain. Right now, the family is unhoused and using the school gym for bathing, and they have been grateful for the hygiene supplies they have received from Beachpoint in the past. During this difficult season, we would like to bless them with gift cards for gas, food, and warm blankets—small but meaningful ways to offer hope, support, and encouragement as they continue working toward stability
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This young lady lost her mother earlier this year, and her family has been struggling deeply ever since. She is working a part-time job while also helping care for her younger sibling. With their father currently out of state, the two of them are living in the living room of a neighbor’s home, doing their best to stay safe and stable during a very difficult time.
Despite everything she is carrying, she is working hard to raise her grades and stay focused in school. She has expressed a need for clothing and hygiene items, as these have been hard to come by. This season, we hope to support her with gift cards for groceries, fast-food restaurants, and laundry—small but meaningful ways to lift some of the weight she carries and remind her she is not alone.
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This student shared that her family sometimes does not have enough food and that they are currently homeless. They are living in a family shelter right now, and she expressed a real need for clean clothes. Despite these hardships, she continues to work hard in school and maintains high grades. She is hoping to get a bike so she can find a job and help support her family.
What moved us most is her concern for her younger sister—she said she wants her sister to have a Christmas gift so she can experience some happiness, and that she doesn’t need anything for herself.
We would love to help make this happen by providing a gift for her sister, along with gift cards for gas, groceries, and clothes to support the whole family during this difficult season.
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This young man lives with his single mother, who is medically disabled and on a fixed income. He takes on much of the responsibility at home, managing the laundry and housecleaning to help keep their small apartment running. They do not have a vehicle and rely on the bike he received as a donation last Christmas. Because transportation is so limited, they would benefit greatly from gift cards to local grocery stores within biking distance.
He rarely leaves their apartment and has shared that he often feels exhausted and lonely as he carries so much responsibility for his age. Supporting this family with practical help would bring real encouragement and relief during a very difficult season. We will bless them for gift cards for groceries, food, and basic household items.
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This student and his mother were recently evicted and are doing everything they can to secure a new place to live. He often does not have enough food and could benefit from any support that can be provided. He also lacks warm clothing and is in need of a jacket as the weather gets colder.
Despite these challenges, he constantly looks for ways to help his mom and continues to show up with a smile. He is encouraging to his fellow students and carries himself with a positivity that is truly admirable given the weight he is carrying.
We hope to bless this family with gift cards for gas, groceries, and clothing—practical support that will help meet their immediate needs and remind them they are not alone during this difficult season.
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This young lady reached out for help at school after realizing there wasn’t enough food at home for herself and her younger siblings. She is currently using the school gym for showers and has expressed a need for female hygiene products. She deeply loves her mother and knows she is doing her very best, despite the challenges they are facing.
She works hard in school and also carries a lot of responsibility at home—cleaning, caring for her siblings, and helping however she can. During this difficult season, we would love to support her with gift cards for groceries, personal hygiene products, and fast-food restaurants, providing some relief and reminding her that she and her family are cared for.
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This young lady shared that she often does not have enough to eat. She became very emotional during our meeting and explained that she is responsible for paying for everything at home—including her own food. She currently works about 10 hours a week at Raising Cane’s, but if she doesn’t have enough money, she simply goes without eating.
She would truly benefit from support with food, clothing, hygiene items, and laundry supplies or coins. She is a very sweet and respectful young woman, and she was embarrassed to admit that she needs help. Offering her support during this difficult time would relieve some of the heavy burden she carries and remind her that she is cared for.
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This young lady is currently living on a couch with her older siblings while her parents are now in Mexico. She is trying to find work so she can help pay for food and personal hygiene items, and she shared that there are times she doesn’t have enough to eat or clean clothes to wear. Even in the midst of this very difficult season, she remains positive and continues to work hard in school.
Let’s work together to bless her with gift cards for groceries, fast food, and personal hygiene items—practical support that will help ease her burden and remind her she is not alone.