Outreach

We visit and give gifts to seniors in assisted living, shut-ins, ladies and youth in treatment centers, and kids in group homes. We engage them in singing, story telling, and inspirational drama. We participate in local parades and host a booth at local events and fairs. We offer free emergency referrals to needy families.

Mentoring

Mentoring by a caring adult is the single most effective strategy for building character and curbing destructive behavior. Mentoring decreases crime, involvement with drugs, alcohol and skipping school. Mentoring increases educational achievements and helps to prepare these youngsters for productive employment. Kids learn to have clean fun, feel accepted, have consistency, and raise their expectations for the future.

Mentor David Shepardson shown in the left
photo is mentoring Mentee Jemall Brunson in
how to go down dead man's slide by rope during a
hiking expedition. David is in the process of
becoming a paramedic-fire fighter. Jemall is in
foster care, as his parent(s) are in prison.

Camping

Each summer campers benefit by being taken out of stressful environments to relax, make new friends, and have fun in a safe place surrounded by beautiful nature! A whole new world of opportunities is opened up to them as they learn the six pillars of character and how to make good choices. They develop positive behavioral skills, self-esteem and learn how to reduce risky behavior. For excitement and adventure they go water sliding, swimming, boating, go-carting and hiking. Youngsters engage in team sports, are challenged in creative arts and group activities. They come away renewed and empowered with confidence knowing they are greatly valued and that their lives are significant. In 2001 we awarded 10 scholarships for camp and over 250 scholarships have given year-to-date.

We welcome sponsors and scholarships for needy children to have an event of a lifetime.

The picture shown to the right was taken at SaHaLe Lodge in Big Bear Lake.

Community Outreach took a group of children of prisoners and at- risk youth camping for a whole week of fun. The girls were out hiking and enjoyed their lunch basking in the beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains. Youngsters learn how to join in with fellow campers to achieve success through teaming.

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Christmas

Community Outreach Ministry hosts the annual Christmas party and adopts 200+ local at-risk and needy children.  Sponsors donate brand new clothes, fun gifts, lunch, home baked goodies and entertainment.  The children love receiving their gifts and are thrilled over the celebration.  The kids hope and joy is renewed at the holiday season and a sense of excitement fills their expectations for a happy New Year!  The Christmas Party is Sunday, December 14, 2008, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.  The Elks Lodge #2591 of Lake Elsinore is donating the TreviCenter at 32250 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore.  We welcome volunteers.  Call 951.698.7650.

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