Changing Our Futures | Nourishing Bodies. Healing Communities. Transforming Lives.

Food Security

Families eat this week. and next month’s shelves are already in motion.

Year-round food banks, community drives, and weekly meals keep shelves stocked and kitchens running.

Monthly food distributions serving hundreds of families
Weekly community meal prep events with trained volunteers
Seasonal food drives and school/corporate partnership programs
Annual fundraising gala and online giving campaigns
Culturally-aware sourcing for diverse neighbors

🌿 Food Bank & Meal Programs

Shelter Support

A warm meal and a kind face can change someone’s entire day.

Volunteers bring meals, clothing, and hygiene supplies. and a path into tutoring.

Shelter meal service and food prep shifts
Clothing and hygiene supply drives and distribution
Holiday gift and event programs for shelter residents
Connecting residents to education and life skills programs
Volunteer coordination support for shelter staff

🏠 Shelter Support Programs

Health & Wellness

Dental care, addiction support, and mental health, together.

Neighbors get free or reduced dental care, addiction support, and mental-health advocacy, in the same community.

Partner dental clinics offering pro bono and reduced-cost services
Dental hygiene education workshops at schools and libraries
Referrals to licensed addiction counselors and treatment centers
Peer support group facilitation in a judgment-free environment
Mental health awareness campaigns and advocacy with local government

🦷 Health & Wellness Programs

Youth Programs — In-Person

Empowering youth to know themselves and plan their future.

Tailored to each individual's strengths and needs, our in-person youth programs help young people discover who they are, plan their future, and build the skills to get there. Students take a quiz on MakeChoice.org to uncover their personality and understand the circumstances they are going through.

Career counseling, personality interpretation, and career grooming workshops with HR experts
Financial well-being sessions (Rich Dad Poor Dad, Atomic Habits) and free TrustedFinancialAdvisor.org access
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People curriculum, bullying prevention, and social inclusion
Data Science & AI training with Cisco, Intel, and Google volunteers; hands-on S.T.E.A.M. projects
Meditation, yoga, Tai-Chi, healthy eating workshops, CPR, and cooking classes
Free language classes (English, Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati) and basic life skills training
Free clothes, food, book, and holiday toy drives for underprivileged children and youth

Youth in a career and life skills program

🎓 Youth Programs

Mentorship

One person who believes in you changes everything.

A young person gets one adult who stays, matched by interests and goals, so careers, confidence, and community can grow.

One-on-one mentorship matched by interests and goals
Group activities, field trips, and career exploration events
College readiness and professional development support
Regular check-ins, milestone celebrations, and mentor training
Mentors connected to tutoring and life skills programs

🤝 Mentorship Program

Lives touched

Numbers that represent real people.

Every figure below is a life touched, a meal shared, a student supported, or a door opened.

1,200+ Meals prepared
each month

450+ Active community
volunteers

300+ Students tutored
each year

8 Partner organizations
and clinics

"Coming here changed my whole path. I got a tutor, a mentor, and my first job interview prep, all in the same building."

, Program Participant, 2024

"The dental program helped me get care I hadn't had in years. I didn't know something like this existed in our community."

, Dental Program Recipient, 2024

Get Involved

Your time is the most powerful thing you can give.

No experience required for most roles. Training and support come with the role, just show up.

🌾

Food Bank Volunteer

Sort, pack, and distribute food to families. Flexible scheduling available on weekends and weekday evenings.

🍳

Meal Prep Volunteer

Cook and serve meals for community members and shelter residents.

🏠

Shelter Support

Scheduled shifts at partner homeless shelters, supplies, meals, and someone who shows up.

📚

Tutor

Work one-on-one with students needing academic help in reading, math, science, or writing.

🤝

Mentor

Guide a young person through monthly meetings, activities, and real conversations that matter.

🎉

Event Volunteer

Help plan and run fundraisers, food drives, library events, and community celebrations.

Upcoming Events

Come as you are. Leave as community.

Aug 10

Summer Food Drive

📍 Community Center, Castro Valley

Drop off non-perishable food items and meet the team. Every donation stays local and goes directly to families in need.

Food Security

Aug 17

Back-to-School Bash

📍 Castro Valley Library

Free school supplies, backpacks, tutoring sign-ups, and a community lunch. Bring the whole family.

Education

Sep 6

Mental Health Community Forum

📍 Eden Area Library

A panel of counselors, advocates, and community members discuss access to mental health care in the East Bay.

Health & Wellness

Oct 11

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

📍 TBD, Castro Valley

A heartfelt evening celebrating the volunteer community. You make all of this possible.

Community

Nov 22

Thanksgiving Meal Service

📍 Partner Shelter, Hayward

Cook and serve a full Thanksgiving meal for shelter residents and neighbors who need it most.

Shelter Support

Dec 6

Annual Gala & Fundraiser

📍 The Castro Valley Chabot

The year’s biggest fundraising night. Live music, dinner, auctions, and stories from neighbors whose lives change together.

Fundraiser

My Choice
=
My Future

Four pillars. One mission.

Families eat this week. and next month’s shelves are already in motion.

A warm meal and a kind face can change someone’s entire day.

Dental care, addiction support, and mental health, together.

Empowering youth to know themselves and plan their future.

One person who believes in you changes everything.

Numbers that represent real people.

Your time is the most powerful thing you can give.

Come as you are. Leave as community.

Moments from East Bay gatherings

Every dollar feeds, heals, and teaches.

Choose your gift

Questions, volunteering, or partnership. the door is open.

Contact Information

My Choice = My Future

Four pillars. One mission.

Families eat this week. and next month’s shelves are already in motion.

A warm meal and a kind face can change someone’s entire day.

Dental care, addiction support, and mental health, together.

Empowering youth to know themselves and plan their future.

One person who believes in you changes everything.

Numbers that represent real people.

Your time is the most powerful thing you can give.

Come as you are. Leave as community.

Moments from East Bay gatherings

Every dollar feeds, heals, and teaches.

Choose your gift

Questions, volunteering, or partnership. the door is open.

Contact Information

My Choice
=
My Future