Cause-Based Groups

Cause: Human Trafficking is a serious issue in San Diego. There are an estimated 8,830 to 11,773 victims of trafficking in San Diego alone with the average age of entry being only 16 years old.

What We Do: Flood’s Anti Human Trafficking Group is journeying together to raise awareness, promote education, and advocate in the fight against human trafficking in San Diego and beyond. They work with local organizations, such as Churches Against Trafficking (CAT) and GenerateHope to combat the issue of human trafficking. The group also provides dinners to survivors, attends awareness events, and more.

Contact: AntiHumanTrafficking@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

Cause: San Diego has the fourth largest homeless population in the United States. There is a great need to provide hope, food, and essentials to our brothers and sisters on the streets.

What We Do: Flood’s Homeless group serves individuals experiencing homelessness in downtown San Diego on Mondays from 6:00p-8:00p. They meet each week at the Smart & Final at 720 15th Street at 6pm. They also have occasional special events throughout the year.

Contact: Homeless@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

Cause: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall receive the Kingdom of God.” Together, Muslims and Christians make up more than half the world’s population. Without peace between these two groups, there’s little hope for peace in the world.

What We Do: As Jesus called us to be peacemakers and to love our neighbor, Peace Catalyst International creates spaces for Christians and Muslims to share meals and to learn about each other through honest conversations.

Contact: PeaceCatalyst@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

Cause: “I was in prison and you came to visit me … I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:36, 40). There are more than 5,000 men incarcerated in San Diego, so the need is great for volunteers to share God’s love.

What We Do: Flood’s Prison Group seeks to be the physical representation of God’s love in a dark place. In this ministry of presence, they bring encouragement and hope to the inmates simply by showing up. They provide Sunday services, Bible studies, prayer nights, and 12-Step groups for the inmates. No skills required, just a heart for the Lord and for service. Training is provided.

Contact: Prison@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

Cause: For nearly a decade, San Diego County has taken in more refugees than any other region in California. Refugees arrive in San Diego with few resources, language and cultural barriers, and many questions about adjusting to life in America.

What We Do: Flood’s Refugee group’s mission is to be the hands and feet of Christ within San Diego’s refugee community through education, friendship, and advocacy. Specifically, they partner with Bridge of Hope and San Diego Refugee Tutoring and serve the refugee community through family mentorship, school tutoring, arts and crafts, and community events.

Contact: Refugee@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

Cause: When a crisis strikes, many of us can rely on relatives and friends for support. For some families, there is no safety net. The single most significant contributing factor in the cause of child abuse is isolation and overwhelming circumstances. Safe Families receives 47,000 calls for help a year in San Diego alone, and of those only 1,741 receive help. The need is huge! Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus, together.

What We Do: Safe Families for Children is a ministry at Flood that equips the church to reach out to vulnerable families in our community with the love of Christ. They have Host Families at Flood who open their homes and provide a temporary safe place for children. The Host Families greatly need the support of Family Friends – individuals who offer prayer, encouragement, meals, transportation, resources, and babysitting to Host Families. This group is also looking for a ministry co-leader and a “family coach.” Please email SafeFamilies@DIVEintoFLOOD.com for more details.

Contact: SafeFamilies@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

Cause: Many families in Tijuana have inadequate housing. Dirt floors and multiple family members in tiny spaces is common. The families this group serves own the land but don’t have the resources to build a house on their own.

What We Do: Flood’s TJ House Building group partners with Amor ministries to help build homes. They work on one of four stages of building the home, and often times they work right alongside the families they’re building for.

Contact: TJHouseBuilding@DIVEintoFLOOD.com