Mission & Impact

Hunger for Hope is an opportunity for high schoolers to do service in the community while fasting for 36 hours. It gives these teens the chance to put themselves in the shoes of so many. Showing them that they can give hope, and support those in their community.

The proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly towards East County Transitional Living center (ECTLC) and their mission to transition families out of homelessness and into stability.

Going Without, So Others Don’t Have To

Experiencing hunger firsthand gives young individuals a powerful glimpse into the daily reality that so many face unwillingly. By stepping into discomfort, even for a short time, they develop a deeper sense of empathy and understanding for those who go without food—not by choice, but by circumstance. This experience transforms hunger from an abstract issue into something real and personal, inspiring teens to take action, serve their community, and become lifelong advocates for those in need.

Agenda Snapshot:

• The fast will begin at 8:00 pm, the night before, on August 7th.
• The event will kick off at 9:00 am on August 8th at designated church location (TBD).
• The day will be filled with community driven service projects, and fun activities
• We’ll conclude the day back at the church (TBD) where the students will be divided into gender-specific groups for the overnight stay.
• At 8:00 am the following morning, August 9th, we will break our fast with a hardy breakfast! 
• We encourage parents to join us at 9:00 am to hear testimonies, speakers, and awards!
• Pick up will be at 10:00 am on August 9th.