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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Temple City Church Health Fair Brings Hope to the Community
This fall, Temple City church hosted its first community health fair in recent history, serving about 70 people. The health fair provided access to various health education services, such as Medicare and Medicaid insurance information, as well as massage therapy, dental care, senior living, smartphone training, haircuts, manicures, and more.…
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West Hollywood Spanish Church Serves 230 People at Health Fair
This summer, West Hollywood Spanish church partnered with City of Hope to host its first large-scale health fair. The day-long event provided care for 230 people in the surrounding community. Health stations lined the fellowship hall where volunteers administered free medical services such as blood pressure readings, glucose tests, diabetes…
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