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unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

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unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

Scrip is a program that enables you to purchase gift cards to hundreds of the stores, restaurants and gas stations that you frequent, with a percentage of each purchase going back into Eastside’s Compassion Department to help families in need.

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

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“I see souls and I love people, that’s all I do well,” claims Mark. This passionate Eastsider began serving in his home of Orange County upon returning from living abroad in Romania at age 24.

Growing up, Jesse was taught by his parents to respect the local Police Officers they’d pass by on the street.  That respect grew to admiration as TV shows like SWAT and Adam 12 enhanced his perception of the officers protecting his city.  “That’s what I wanted,” Jesse explained, “and that’s what the majority of cops want as they enter the force: to do good, to be the heros we grew up thinking so highly of.”  

When Cindy and Danny came across Eastside for the first time, they were amazed at how friendly everyone was. The big smiles and the heartfelt greetings made a big church feel amazingly small in just the blink of an eye. They couldn’t believe the energy and passion that was all around.

May is National Foster Care Month, a time set aside originally in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan to offer appreciation to foster parents.  Since being initiated, the National Foster Care Coalition has worked to expand the goals of this month to focus on awareness of the issues at hand and to encourage willing citizens to get involved with the foster system. 

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

We’re both named Sam, I guess that’s what initially drew me to her sweet face in the sea of Sponsorship Cards I was looking over.  I had had this small and steady feeling on my heart for awhile to step up and join the many compassionate Eastsiders in taking a sponsorship child under my financial and prayerful wing.

On a Tuesday morning this past February, two policemen responded to a typical traffic accident call in Whittier, California; but when they appeared on the scene they were faced with much more than that.  A man known to have gang affiliation had stolen the vehicle responsible for the crash that morning and opened fire on the officers as they approached him at the site of the collision.  What was supposed to be standard procedure, turned into a day filled with emotion as the gunman took the life of one of the officers and injured the other.

Mike explained that it was rare for addicts to be honest when in critical need, but honest they were as they spoke that day.  Leaving no stone unturned, they expounded on their situation, saying they were not married, not members of the church and currently on the verge of eviction from their motel. 

Jody Masquefa and her husband, Yves, own a restaurant in Anaheim that’s now daily serving up hope in the form of pasta to families in dire need of support.  February 2, 2017 marks a year of anonymous dinners being delivered to these families at CHOC hospital who are facing the devastation and hardship that illness has imposed on their children; this is the story of how they got here.

January is the month devoted to creating awareness of the ever-present societal issue of Human Trafficking. US Homeland Security defines the term as a “modern-day slavery that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.” 

Making changes helped, but prayer is what got me through that dark period of my life.  I remember feeling at times I couldn’t survive the hurt.  I would get down on my knees and pray and cry out to God to get me through just one more day.  He did.

The result was overwhelming as the same people who surround her on a daily basis at work jumped at the opportunity to serve! They worked together to supply every request on the list so that someone else’s needs would be filled last Christmas.

 “Thank you for the pencils and paper and backpack. I really like the shirt too! I don’t like it when I don’t have my stuff for school, I feel so dumb. Your pack makes me feel better. Thank you!”

On the hunt for a shower each morning became a new part of that routine, hygiene kits given by Eastside helping when a source to get clean was nowhere to be found. 

With the love and prayers from her teammates, Morgan became well enough to help and participate at the orphanage. God showed her that life is best lived when it is with others and she left Thailand experiencing a love she will never forget.

Eastside stepped in and was able to fund the remaining weeks of the family’s stay while their paperwork process was completed--allowing a huge weight to be lifted off this single mom’s shoulders.

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

unleashing compassion 0 % of every dollar donated to eastside goes to compassion causes $ 0 MILLON has been given away to compassion and kingdom causes To hear more about where we are unleashing compassion one neighborhood at a time, choose a location on the map or click on one of the stories below. We … Compassion Stories Read More »

Worry-filled days and sleepless nights passed. Clint’s unemployment and increasing debt weighed heavily on his mind, body and soul. He was losing hope

Have you ever had the desire to plug your passions into helping the community that surrounds you, yet remained unsure on how to go about it? Read on to hear how one woman made a world of difference by simply realizing her natural capacity for connecting those in need with those in a position to fill those needs. 

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 “All these years of trying to understand religion! Reading, studying, questioning…… I didn’t need a religion, I needed a relationship.” 

One couple's story of transformation and how they're using their story to build into the lives of others. 

Savannah is continually inspired to serve through seeing the impact serving has made in her own life and in the lives of others. “When you see people’s faces light up, when you see people receive your services, it’s just a reminder that God has done so much more than that, and God does that every single day..."

He has found that serving and getting involved in local compassion efforts at Eastside have helped turn a big church into a small church. Because of the community he’s built through serving, it’s rare for him to walk down a hallway without knowing someone.

In the nearly three decades she’s worked with the deaf, both at church and as a professional interpreter in the school system, Nancy has gained deep insight. “The biggest struggle for the deaf is the lack of socialization with the hearing community. Isolation results when there is lack of communication with those who don’t know your language no matter what the language.”

“I’ll pray about it for next year.” Famous last words. Last year quickly became this year and Paige Haddick was caught completely off-guard by a friend and leader of the College ministry in the hallway at Eastside.

As we finished praying her husband came forward and accepted Jesus, called his daughter in the room for prayer, and they demanded we cut this rope off the woman’s neck and take it out to destroy it. They wanted it burned to declare wherever there is light there cannot be darkness, and wherever there is freedom, there cannot be bondage.

Confident and wise beyond her years, 20-year-old Desiree has a singular focus. Her heart is fixed on the 27 million people, many just little girls, in bondage by the evils of the international human sex trade.

There was a hole in the middle of the garage where his wife’s things used to be. He sat there with a gun in one hand and a bullet in the other. The only thing he could hear were the thoughts of failure and loss screaming in his mind.

I felt I was never good enough for anything. I felt I wasn’t going anywhere with my life, and I did feel pathetic. That was the reality that I was living in.

When I turned 18, I decided to step away from church. I wanted to explore a world of what I considered “fun”. Instead, I found myself filling up the areas of rejection and low self worth with sex, drugs and alcohol. I was in abusive relationships and became severely depressed.

After just five months in Washington, everything fell apart. God revealed the truth about my husband’s deception, and I realized what a foolish mistake I had made.