Changing the World
Local & Global Outreach at South Bay Community Church
Welcome to the Changing the World Page
Meet Nita Owens, your Missions Outreach Coordinator
For any Local and Global Outreach questions please Contact the Peace Core Team or subscribe to our impact newsletter.
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At South Bay Community Church, we believe God calls us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly (Micah 6:8).
That's why the Advocates for Justice ministry exists—to foster awareness and action on issues of justice, equality, and advocacy in our community and beyond. Led by Pastor Tony DeGruy, this ministry offers resources, readings, podcasts, and opportunities to engage with real issues that matter.
Discover how you can learn, grow, and make a difference.
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Discovery Shop is a ministry of South Bay Community Church dedicated to serving individuals and families in need through gently used clothing and basic household items. Rooted in our mission to change the world, this ministry offers a simple yet meaningful way to extend compassion, dignity, and care to our community.
By participating in Discovery Shop, our congregation helps meet real, everyday needs while living out our faith in action. This ministry reminds us that generosity is more than a gesture. It is a response to God’s call to love our neighbors in practical and tangible ways.
There is an ongoing need for winter items, including male and female socks, walking shoes, coats, sweaters, and similar essentials. Donations can be placed in the designated bins located in the church lobby.
Discovery Shop also serves as a resource for those looking to support others they know who are experiencing hardship. Congregants who wish to retrieve items from the shop to share with the underserved are encouraged to connect with Denise Churchill using the contact information available in the Elexio app.
Whether you donate, help distribute items, or simply spread the word, your participation helps turn compassion into action. Learn more or register to get involved and be part of how SBCC continues to serve our community with love.
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Children Needs
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NEW - Union City - Family is in need of a stroller.
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RE-BLAST - Fremont - Client having baby soon is in need of a bassinet and baby carrier.
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Fremont - Homeless woman needs clothing for her boys 18yr, 12yr, and 2 yrs.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Female client new to US and living in a shelter is in need of a double stroller.
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LAST BLAST - Union City - Client is in need of a double stroller.
Homeless Needs
We are always in need of walking shoes and socks for our unsheltered friends!
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NEW - Homeless female client needs dog food for her companion; 55 lb cattle dog.
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Fremont - Older female is in need of a bike for transportation as walking is becoming harder for her.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - DV female client needs clothing for son: pants, shorts, shirts, undergarments (Med or 7-8) and shoes (size 3). Also clothing for herself: tops (L or 12-14), pants (Med).
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LAST BLAST - San Leandro - Homeless female client seeking safety needs all clothing.
Service Needs
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Fremont - Screen door needs replacement. Client will purchase all hardware.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Elderly client needs her sewing machine serviced (tune up). She needs help finding somewhere to take it, help taking it in, and help paying for the repair.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Frail female client needs help with overgrown weeds per City of Fremont.
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LAST BLAST - Fremont - Client with broken wrist needs gardening help: mowing, hedge work, and trim bushes.
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RE-BLAST - Hayward - Elderly woman needs to earn extra income by renting a room and is seeking help with the following: 1) interior door to be attached, 2) garage door needs new spring, 3) sliding glass door needs repair, and 4) some existing furniture to be moved around to make more room. Volunteers may help with 1 or more tasks.
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RE-BLAST - Fremont - Retired client who fell and injured herself is seeking help to mow her lawn. She has access to borrow a mower. Also, her mower isn't working properly. She has part; needs installation.
Household Items & Furniture
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NEW - Fremont - Family is asking for 3 fans (stand type), adult tank tops for husband and wife (each large), tank tops for daughters (size small juniors), and tank top for grandson (size 7 boys). Socks mid-calf height. Also, small vacuum.
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NEW - San Leandro - Family is in need of dining table with 8 chairs.
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NEW - Fremont - Older client needs bike for transportation.
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Fremont - Struggling female client is in need of casual clothes (size M) and shoes (9.5).
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Newark - Female client needs clothes: tops (M or L), pants (size 8), underwear, shoes (9.5), toiletries (shampoo/lotion), coloring books/pencils, iPod for music.
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LAST BLAST - DV (Domestic Violence) female needs a bike for transportation.
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LAST BLAST - Hayward - Disabled female client is in need of shoes (size 9), pants (L), shirts (L or XL), pajamas, sweat pants (XL), sports bra (L), rain poncho, towels, heating pad, queen size bedding, body wash/lotion.
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RE-BLAST - Oakland - Male client who is recent victim of violence is seeking work and needs a bicycle. Also in need of a washer.
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RE-BLAST - Fremont - Disabled client who is trying to go back to school is in need of laptop or computer.
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RE-BLAST - San Leandro - Dining table with 8 chairs.
For more information or to volunteer for other opportunities, contact your church liaison or click the link below.
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Make a Difference: Volunteer to Cook and Serve at Abode Every Second Saturday!
Join us in extending care and compassion to those in need by participating in our monthly event at Abode. Held every second Saturday, this initiative provides an opportunity to cook and serve meals while fostering a spirit of kindness and community. Your involvement can help bring warmth and hope to those facing challenging times.
Together, we can provide more than just meals—we can offer support, connection, and encouragement to those who need it most.
For any questions, please feel free to contact the church office.
If interested in participating in one of the upcoming opportunities to serve, please fill out the form below so one of our P.E.A.C.E. team members can connect with you.
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Make a Difference: Support Our Diaper Donation Drive with Compassion Network
In collaboration with Compassion Network, we are organizing a diaper drive to assist families in need.
As part of a group of churches involved in this project, our success hinges on your support.
You can contribute by assisting in their distribution every 3rd Saturday at Fremont Community Church between 9:30 AM and 12 PM, please register below.
If you’d like to purchase diapers directly, you can do so here: Purchase Diapers
Together, let's make a meaningful impact in our community.
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Preach God's Love
in Words and Deeds
He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of making peace between himself and others.
(2 Corinthians 5:18, CEV)
SBCC’s Local and Global Response
*SBCC Partners
E
Empower the
Economically Challenged
“The Lord’s Spirit... has chosen me to tell the good news to the poor..."
(Luke 4:18a, CEV)
SBCC’s
Local and Global Response
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A
Advocate
for Justice
…See that justice is done.
(Isaiah 1:17, CEV)
SBCC’s
Local and Global Response
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C
Care
for the Sick
Jesus also healed every kind of disease and sickness.
(Matthew 9:35, CEV)
SBCC’s
Local and Global Response
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E
Equip and Educate
the Next Generation
“Let the children come...
(Mark 10:14, NLT)
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Local and Global Response
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