Abundant Grace Coastside Worker

It’s our 10-year Anniversary!!! 

This is going to be our best year EVER! Your donations will be 

doubled up to ??? thanks to a matching grant!!!

For individuals experiencing homelessness, participating in Abundant Grace’s programs is a crucial step toward reintegration into the community. Through meaningful work, participants gain access to vital services, including housing support, employment opportunities, case management, healthcare resources, recovery programs, and family reunification. These opportunities empower individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

The farm apprenticeship graduation lunch.At Abundant Grace, we believe in the power of work to transform lives. Through our job-readiness programs, individuals experiencing homelessness grow and harvest over 15,000 pounds of organic produce annually for free distribution to families in need through our Full Circle Food Justice Program. Additionally, our Coastside Clean Team restores local beaches and trails, preserving the beauty of Half Moon Bay while providing employment opportunities.

Together, we are creating lasting change; strengthening individuals, restoring the environment, and building a healthier, more connected community.

 Our holiday feastOur Programs

Full Circle Food Justice

In partnership with Potrero Nuevo Farm, Abundant Grace employs individuals facing homelessness and extreme poverty to cultivate and harvest fresh, organic produce. Every year, we distribute over 15,000 pounds of organic food completely free of charge to vulnerable Coastside residents at several distribution sites.

Coastside Clean Team

This program provides employment to those in need while preserving our coastal environment. In the past year alone, our crews have removed over 150,000 pounds of litter from local beaches, the Coastal Trail, and neighborhoods throughout Half Moon Bay.

Visiting the Elephant Seals at Ano Nuevo 

Workforce Development Center

Our center offers essential resources and support services, including:

1. Showers & laundry facilities
2. Food & clothing distribution
3. Bike repair services
4. Computer & internet access
5. Assistance with housing and job applications
6. Community-building events
7. A safe, welcoming space for individuals to rebuild stability in their lives

Farm Apprenticeships

This intensive six-week program, in partnership with Potrero Nuevo Farm, provides hands-on agricultural training combined with personal development workshops. Participants gain valuable skills through:

1. Individualized project work
2. Guest lectures on mindfulness, nutrition, personal empowerment, and responsibility
3. Future authoring sessions to help participants envision and plan for long-term success in housing, employment, health, and sobriety

   
   

   Getting ID’s and licenses!

Conservation Crew

Through a structured six-week program, participants engage in team-based conservation projects, including:

1. Habitat restoration
2. Trail building
3. Invasive species removal
4. Training sessions from expert conservationists on topics such as water ecology, native species, and environmental stewardship

2024 Statistics:

- 11 people permanently housed

- 23 people moved into Coast House are working with us

- 18 people found outside employment

- 112,000 pounds of trash picked up off trails and beaches, as well as encampments.

- 12,910 pounds of food from the farm, 43,000 pounds from Second Harvest Food Bank and Safeway, distributed for free to low-income families

- 2400 showers taken

- 1440 loads of laundry washed

Our Values & Philosophy

Meaningful Work

We believe that dignity, responsibility, and teamwork are essential steps toward self-sufficiency. Through meaningful employment, participants regain their sense of purpose, reconnect with their community, and build a foundation for a brighter future.

Accompaniment: Walking Together Toward Change

At Abundant Grace, we practice accompaniment—walking alongside individuals as they navigate their unique paths toward stability. Rather than imposing a rigid plan, we support each person in making progress toward five key goals: housing, employment, health and wellness, food security, and sobriety. Our role is to listen, uplift, and empower, ensuring that every step forward is taken with dignity and support.

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