Faith Promise

American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.

Learn more: avenuespregnancyclinic.com

With more than 30 years of experience and continuous service to women and families in the Valley and Greater Los Angeles area, Avenues Pregnancy Clinic stands alongside women, strengthens them, and equips them to make an informed choice about pregnancy and their reproductive health.Montrose Church charters American Heritage Girls Troop CA-1212 and their partner Trail Life Troop CA-0110 (see below) . They meet on Monday evenings from September through May.

Learn more: americanheritagegirls.org or call/text Janet at (818) 970-2989

The Brandon Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund is a new Faith Promise partner that provides scholarship and mentoring to student athletes in the Pasadena area. The Fund is named after the tragic death of a promising John Muir student athlete Brandon Jackson. The fund has awarded $120,000 in scholarships for 58 college bound students. If interested in participating in their annual Basketball classic or want more information, please contact Scott Chamberlain (below) or David Williams at 626-487-6556.

Learn more: scott.chamberlain@montrosechurch.org

Because You Matter, Inc. is a 501©3 non-religious, public benefit, non-profit corporation whose purpose it “to offer people purpose and dignity through proven collaborative partners that impact the neighborhood”. Because You Matter began in 2007 when Montrose Church Lifegroup leaders Brett and Sue DeLawter inspired their group to reach out to the homeless in the community. Countless hours and hundreds of faithful volunteers later, this outreach has grown to impact thousands of men, women and children with a variety of needs in our region.

Learn more: becauseyoumatter.net

Through transformational practices that holistically address the needs of the Skid Row community, Central City Community Outreach walks alongside individuals and families, together breaking the cycle of poverty by working towards reconciliation, justice, and renewal.

Learn more: lacentralcity.org

Door of Hope is a new Faith Promise partner and provides shelter and holistic services like therapy, job search support, spiritual care, and budgeting tools so they can find and keep permanent housing. For families on the brink of homelessness, Door of Hope helps prevent eviction through short-term rental assistance and financial counseling so they can become self-sufficient again. Door of Hope has helped over 1,500 families break the cycle of homelessness, and 86% of families housed 5 or more years ago have never experienced homelessness again. You can join this work by volunteering, praying, and/or providing financial support.

Learn more: www.doorofhope.us

Elizabeth House empowers pregnant and parenting women in need to reclaim their lives and build successful family legacies by taking a trauma-informed approach that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and economic needs in both women and their children.

Learn more: elizabethhouse.net

One of our Faith Promise projects is to serve the poorest area of Eswatini, including construction for two churches, as well as a multipurpose building, which will serve as a church on the weekend and a Child Development/Community Center during the week.

Since 1998, Heavenly Treasures has assisted refugees, single mothers, widows, the physically disabled, women and children rescued from human trafficking, orphans, the disenfranchised, and many others through the sale of handicrafts. Each product made reflects the heart of our artisans around the world, who receive assistance in business development, marketing, training, product development and spiritual guidance.

Learn more: heavenlytreasures.org

Olive Crest is dedicated to end child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis… one life at a time. There are many ways to serve vulnerable kids and families touched by the foster care system – from welcoming kids into your home to supporting those who do. This year we are helping to provide a school backpack for an Olive Crest kid as a tangible reminder of care to a child who wonders whether they matter. Our hope is that these backpacks will tell a child that God sees them, wants to know them, and He is with them wherever they go. For a list of specific educational items for the backpack, please contact Scott Chamberlain (below).

Learn more: scott.chamberlain@montrosechurch.org

Through the general Church of the Nazarene, Global Missions is prayerfully sending missionaries into the world with Christ’s transformational love.

Learn more: nazarene.org > Global Missions

Saving Innocence provides escape from trafficking for child victims of sex trafficking 24 hours a day – 7 days a week. Using a highly relational and collaborative approach, Saving Innocence gives children on-the-ground help exclusively in the U.S. by utilizing strategic partnerships with law enforcement, social service providers and schools, while mobilizing communities to prevent abuse and increase neighborhood safety.

Learn more: savinginnocence.org

Special Olympics Southern California enriches the lives of 38,200 athletes and their communities in Southern California through sports, education, and athlete health.

Learn more: sosc.org

Stars is a community that affirms, equips and emboldens young people to pursue a life of purpose, service and meaning.

Learn more: gostars.org

Tierra del Sol Foundation champions inclusion and value for all individuals with disabilities through creative pathways to employment, education, and the arts.

Learn more: www.tierradelsol.org

Trail Life USA is a Christ centered, character and leadership development outdoor adventure program for grades K-12. Montrose Church charters Trail Life Troop CA-0110 and their partner American Heritage Girls Troop CA-1212 (see above). The mission of Trail Life is to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. They meet on Monday evenings, September through May, and sponsor monthly outdoor events.

Learn more: traillifeusa.com, email traillifecv@gmail.com or call Joe at 818-963-1874