Southern California Conference

Adventist Community Services

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:

LA Food Bank – Partner Locator

California Wildfire Resources

For those who were impacted by the fires, you may access the SCC California Fires Relief Fund application by clicking here.

Recent Stories

  • Whittier Church Serves Community With New ACS Food Pantry

    Helping your community happens one step at a time, and the Whittier church has taken their first big step. Last November marked the grand opening of Whittier Adventist Community Services (ACS) food pantry. With support from the Southern California Conference (SCC) ACS department, Whittier now distributes free food provided by…

  • University Church Serves the Community

    University church, currently under Pastor Lawrence S. Dorsey, Sr., has a long history of community and church service for Jesus. The Bible tells us, “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4, ESV). University church has demonstrated…

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