Christmas Toy Drive on December 19, 2026. Sign up for toys

Every neighbor deserves a chance to thrive.

We provide food, clothing, and jobs to underserved women, men, and children in Los Angeles County, and help them recognize their own talents and build the confidence to shape what comes next.

Los Angeles County. Serving neighbors since 2022.

Volunteers handing out food to neighbors at a street distribution
Food distribution
Volunteers and families at tables of toys and gifts during the Christmas toy drive
Christmas toy drive
Families gathered in front of a coach bus before the annual field trip
Annual family field trip
Volunteers in matching Touching Lives Outreach shirts smiling together at an outreach event
Clothing outreach

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Our mission

Our mission is to inspire and empower underserved women, men, and children by providing necessities such as food, clothing, and jobs to enable them to recognize their inner talents and gain confidence in their ability to shape a positive future for themselves and their community.

Our vision

We envision an empowered community of financially and economically empowered people who make better decisions, complete their education, get fulfilling jobs, and develop an inner compass to shape their lives in a positive direction.

Our impact so far

Kids and families who received clothing
700+
Beneficiaries of our annual field trips
2,900+
Students supported through Education
120+
Households helped through our Homelessness program
30
Beneficiaries of our food distribution
3,000+
Literacy program beneficiaries
17
Self-help beneficiaries who became professionals in select fields
20

Figures provided by Touching Lives Outreach.

How we help

Basic needs

Food, clothing, and support for neighbors experiencing homelessness.

  • Food

    Food baskets and shared meals for neighbors across Los Angeles.

    3,000+beneficiaries

  • Clothing

    Clothing that restores dignity and confidence.

    700+kids and families

  • Homelessness

    Support for households experiencing homelessness.

    30households helped

Education and growth

Learning, literacy, and skills that build self-reliance.

  • Education

    Support, including scholarships, for students who lack the resources to learn.

    120+students

  • Literacy

    Help for neighbors who want to read and learn.

    17beneficiaries

  • Self-help Initiative

    Skills and support toward self-reliance.

    20beneficiaries became professionals in select fields

Community

Days that bring families together.

  • Field Trip

    An annual community and family day out.

    2,900+beneficiaries

Events

Annual community and family trip

Jun 29

2027 at Knott's Soak City, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. A day out for families, ages 3 and up. Past trips: Knott's Berry Farm on June 29, 2024, and Knott's Soak City on Aug 30, 2025.

Sponsor a trip

Christmas Toy Drive

Dec 19

2026. 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Free food, face painting, a raffle, and live entertainment. For ages 0 to 17. You must sign up to receive toys.

Bethlehem, 5404 S Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles.

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