Fresh Beginnings Ministries Inc.
About Us
Fresh Beginnings Ministries Inc. is an organization which exists to assist and serve people experiencing homelessness and near homelessness.
We provide food, training of mentors, and personal supportive care to an underserved community.
We believe in our abilities to change lives for the better. We're an all-inclusive organization.
This is to say, we don't turn away anyone who may need our help or those who just want to take part in all we offer.
We are a public benefit nonprofit corporation with access to various resources for assistance to people in need.
IRS 501 (c)(3) 46-5153625
We don't require that you belong to any particular religious affiliation or financially support our organization in any way.
We only ask that you return one good deed with another and perform an act of kindness to another.
In this way, the cycle of compassion and goodwill continues indefinitely.
Our Vision
To bring care and support to people who are experiencing the pressures of today's world in personal relationships and experiences of daily life.
We have seen the power of care relived in the lives of people.
We are open to all people of every culture and creed, regardless of race or skin color.
Our mission
Fresh Beginnings Ministries is a non-profit public benefit corporation, which exists to assist and serve people experiencing homelessness and near homelessness. We provide food, training of mentors, and personal supportive care to an underserved community.
You can join the FBM Inc., a public benefit corporation by sending us your email address. By sending us your email address, you will be made aware of all FBM happenings. It also includes volunteer opportunities, and upcoming service events.
Help fbm reach our community
Your support and contributions will enable us to assist families, vets and local community shelters in need. Your donation of any amount will make a big difference in the lives of your community.
FBM and Grocery Outlet Costa Mesa are Partnering together to help feed our community! Come see us in person in July 2024! GO Costa Mesa is Food and Fundraising to help FBM
FEED THE NEED!
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Fresh Beginnings Ministries Inc. in partnership with Grocery Outlet Costa Mesa will be doing a food drive to help FEED THE NEED!
For Thanksgiving 2024 FBM will be serving 1000 families in Orange County.
We need all the help we can get to make this happen.
The link to volunteer will be available in October 2024
Fresh Beginnings Ministries Inc. uses volunteers year-round. We pack 200 to 500 Family Food boxes per month and provide Piknik Paks, Hygiene Paks, School Supplies for kids in need.
Holiday time!
We will be working with 29 different organizations this year to provide over 1000 families with a frozen Turkey and a box of food will contain all of the side dish ingredients for a Thanksgiving Dinner along with food for 20 other meals. Food costs to FBM have risen exponentially as with everyone feeding their family. For Thanksgiving 2024, the cost for each box of food is dependent on market value and our ability to partner with local grocery stores.
There will also be Food Boxes available for Christmas and Hanukkah for families who need a little extra help. Contact information will be available soon.
Food Box Packing team will be responsible for packing food boxes in our warehouse. The Food Box packing schedule and sign up will be announced as food becomes available through our donors.
The FBM Warehouse is located at 711 W. 17th. St. Suite E5, Costa Mesa, CA.
Volunteer schedules and times are available. Contact us to sign up to help!
We will have four days of distribution of food boxes and frozen turkeys to all of the organizations who have given pre-orders.
Distribution Days for Food Boxes and Frozen Turkeys
For 2024 - Nov. 22, Friday 10am to 2pm / Nov. 23, Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Nov. 25, Monday 10am to 2pm / Nov. 26, Tuesday 10am to 2pm
As each organization pulls into the distribution center at 711 W. 17th Street, suite E5, Costa Mesa, CA. 92627
FBM volunteers will load their vehicles to be distributed to their families in need.
We need 10-15 people on each day.
The dates are to be announced later in 2024
Please contact Bill Nelson at bill@freshbeginningsministries.com
or Muriel Ullman at muriel@freshbeginningsministries.com
What we do
Our Services *Great News* FBM is now a California Public Benefit Corporation!
- Provide resources in Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Anaheim and Irvine CA. for various Helping Profession Entities
- We serve 29 organizations in CA, including 9 Churches of 7 different denominations, and 2 different Synagogues.
- Provide benevolence through food distribution and basic needs of life. We use this opportunity to get to know people. For people who are struggling, we restore hope.
- Life Support Mentor Training with 180 trained mentors in 6 cities in Orange County CA since 2014.
- Partner with Veterans Administration in Long Beach CA to provide support for Vets and their families.
- Senior Sidekicks, providing support for our senior citizens.
- Partner with local school districts in our Annual Backpack Drive beginning in July to provide backpacks with school supplies for families in need such as hotel families, etc.
- Provide Annual Thanksgiving Dinners to 24 Organizations in 7 cities in Orange County CA.
- Annual Christmas Toy Drive for Shelters, Churches, Veteran Families etc.
We Provide
Family Food Boxes supply food for approximately 30 meals.
Piknik Packs supply food for 1 person for 1 day to 9 different homeless assistance agencies
Hygiene Packs contain soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.
Assistance with our partner organizations for people living on the streets to reconnect with their families in Ca. and around the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
*What is Fresh Beginnings Ministries Inc.?
Fresh Beginnings Ministries Inc., in Orange County, CA, is a 501(c)(3) volunteer public benefit corporation that is seeking to provide assistance to individuals and families in need. Under the direction of its founder, Bill Nelson, the vision of Fresh Beginnings is to create a strong foundation in the area of caring and forgiveness. In the course of its mission to bring the power of love and care to people who are experiencing the pressures of today's world in personal relationships and experiences of daily life, Fresh Beginnings Ministries has grown immensely since it's birth.
*Because you are a faith-based organization, does that mean you only serve those affiliated with a religious organization or church?
Not at all. Although we serve churches of every denomination, we also whole-heartedly serve organizations who have no religious affiliation.
*What, exactly, does FBM do with the donations it receives?
With the financial donations we receive we do the following :Purchase non-perishable food items for the warehouse, purchase family items (baby food, diapers, toiletries, etc.), provide paper goods to the soup Kitchens we partner with, Provide assistance to shelters working with the homeless (i.e. purchasing cold weather clothing and gear)
*How can I make an item(s) donation to the warehouse? (food, clothing, basic needs, etc.)
You can drop off any items to our warehouse at 711 W. 17th Street. Suite E5, Costa Mesa, CA. and call Bill at 714/472-9634 to make an appointment. Monday-Friday from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Someone will be available to assist you.
*Can I volunteer with FBM?
Yes. We welcome volunteers, however, the schedule varies. If you are interested in volunteering please email us at: freshbeginningsministries@gmail.com to connect with one of our team leaders, and if our schedule does not permit working with us, we have a list of partnering organizations who always need volunteers.
*How often does distribution take place?
Distribution is done on a need-basis. It is also determined by the organizations who contact us with what they need. This could happen every other day, once per week, or once per month.
*What are Piknik Packs?
Piknik Paks are a one-meal provision for those with no home. It comes with a nutritious meal and a bottle water. It also contains what we call a “sanitary pak”, which contains hand sanitizer, toothpaste and toothbrush, and a washcloth. We pack as much as we can into a one-gallon ziplock bag.
*What are Family Food Boxes?
Family Food boxes contain approximately 20 meals. The size of the family determines how many boxes they receive. For example, a family of five could receive up to three boxes. The contents vary, mostly containing non-perishable food items, such as pasta, soup, canned meats, beans and rice, and canned fruits or vegetables.
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FBM is now, FBM Inc!
We are now a California Public Benefit Corporation!
Also, we now have a Federally registered Trademark!
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Fresh Beginnings Ministries Inc, Warehouse Address
711 West 17th Street, Suite E5, Costa Mesa, California 92627, United States
Donations Receiving by Appointment
For Donations:
Warehouse Open times vary
Please contact us for appointments
