The mission of Adventist Community Services is
serving communities in Christ’s name
Adventist Community Services (ACS) is the official community outreach ministry of the Adventist church in the North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist church. Visit the official NAD site to find out about their upcoming events and to sign up for trainings: https://www.communityservices.org/events/.
We serve in many different ways, including crisis care, disaster response and emergency services. We also aim to further the healing ministry of Jesus Christ through the humanitarian work of Hope for Humanity.
This department regularly offers a multi-step disaster response training system developed by the North American Division. Check back regularly for specific program information.
Disaster & Famine Relief Offering
“You’ve read the news and watched the footage. Witnessed the aftermath from tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, floods and other disasters tearing apart communities. Families are displaced, having lost their home, livelihood and even loved ones. What happens next? For many Adventist Community Services (ACS) Disaster Response stands ready to serve those affected by these and other tragedies.”
Learn how you can support ACS’ Disaster Response: DFRO
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
If you need food assistance, LA Food Banks have a network of local food pantries and agency partners can help. Please use the link below to locate a partner agency near you:
California Wildfire Resources
Recent Stories
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Southern California Fires: An Outpouring of Support & Blessings Amid Tragedy
On January 7, an extreme Santa Ana wind event gave momentum to two destructive fires in Southern California. By the next morning, much of the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities in Los Angeles County were destroyed, leaving thousands of residents evacuated and homes burned. The fires continued to burn for…
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Ephesus, the “Spaghetti Church,” Impacts Lives in South Los Angeles
Ephesus church, an Adventist Community Service (ACS) center in South Los Angeles, is seeking to be fully known and loved by its community through acts of service. When Donavan Childs became the senior pastor in 2022, his first conversation with Diva Jones-Moses, community services director, made it evident he was…
Links & Forms
- Disaster Response | Clean-Up Kit Items Needed
- ACS Quarterly Reporting Form | Tell us how your ministry impacted the community each quarter
- ACS Prospective Volunteer Form | How do you want to help?
- ACS Seed Grant | Expand the reach and impact of ACS ministries in your community
- ACS Seed-Grant Brochure – English
- ACS Seed-Grant Brochure – Spanish
- ACS Seed-Grant Application
- Portal is now CLOSED – NAD has reached their application limit for the year. 2026 submission dates are as follows:
- May 18, 2026
- October 26, 2026
- The portal will open at 12 pm Eastern time, on these dates above for 2026 and close after receiving 10 applications. Please check back to access the portal link. Please email acs@nadadventist.org if you have any questions.
- Portal is now CLOSED – NAD has reached their application limit for the year. 2026 submission dates are as follows:
- Adventist Learning Center
Meet Our Team
Do you have questions about disaster response or community service efforts at your local church?
Contact us below.
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rharrison@sccsda.org
(818) 546-8406
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(818) 546-8405