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East County Faith Based Organizations

Antioch Christian Center
3837 Railroad Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-252 1828
Pastor Paul Taylor
Provides counseling by appointment only. Annual
parenting seminars held in the spring, and annual family
conference held in the summer. Specializes in training
families experiencing domestic violence. Provides
Angel Tree for children of incarcerated parents. For
more information regarding any of the above services,
please call.

Antioch Church of the Nazarenes
330 Worrell Rd.
Antioch, Ca 94509
925-754-2727
Pastor Mark Olson
Provides counseling for church members. Offers youth
services such as: Stepping Stone Academy (Child
Care/Pre-school), youth group, teen support, mentoring,
tutoring, and summer camps for all ages. Family
support classes are available for adults. Serves
Christmas dinner at the Antioch Fairgrounds. For more
information regarding any of the above services, please
call.

Antioch Salvation Army Church
525 E. 18th St.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 778-0303
We provide family, marriage and individual counseling
by appointment. We provide emergency food on
Tuesday - Thursday from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM by
appointment. Please call for more information. Our
Emergency Energy Assistance Programs are Monday
through Friday from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM by
appointment only. We offer many children and youth
programs. The PREP-GED Program is Tuesday -
Thursday from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Our TRY Club-
After school Homework Club meets Monday - Friday
from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. There is a weekly fee for this
program. Our Christian Scouting Club is Sundays from
2:00 PM -3:30 PM. We also have a Kids' Choir,
basketball, and performing arts. We offer parenting and
family support classes. When funds are available,
shelter is open for families with children for a
maximum of two days. We provide emergency holiday
meals. Call for more information. We provide a
community Thanksgiving Dinner and a kids' Christmas
Party. Our Worship Service/Dinner is on Sundays from
4:00 PM - 7:00PM. For information on all of our
programs and services call 925-778-0303. The pastor is
Captain Jackie.

Antioch United Methodist
Church on the Rock
50 Walton Lane
Antioch, CA 94509
925-757-4359
Pastor Lin Goodyear and Harry Wood
Provides counseling by appointment only. Offers youth
services such as: youth group, teen support, mentoring,
and tutoring. Vacation bible school, and other activities
also available for youth. Provides meals in the park
every 3rd Sunday of each month, and Christmas dinner.
Special holiday programs available for families in need,
Angel Tree (limited basis). For more information
regarding any of the above services, please call.

Community Presbyterian Church
200 E. Leland Rd
Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-439 -9361
Rev. Will McGarvey
Provides counseling by appointment only.
Offers youth services such as: youth group, summer
bible school, and summer camp. Also provides family
support with financial or shelter needs (limited funds).
Hot meals provided through Loaves and Fishes. For
more information regarding any of the above services,
please call.

First Baptist Church
204 Odessa Avenue
Pittsburg, Ca 94565
925-432-7498
Rev. Henry Perkins
Christian counseling services Tuesday-Thursday
evenings 5pm-9pm by professional counseling staff
(MFT, LCSW) Family Behavioral Management,
Therapy group,10 wk program, all year. Provides Child
Care or Pre-school: Head Start, Pre-school, 8am-4pm
and 4pm-6pm after school program. Offers youth
services such as: youth group, teen support, mentoring,
and tutoring. Offers Academic Center for Excellence,
tutoring in reading, math, PSAT, and weekly college
tours. Summer programs available. Provides substance
abuse recovery support group. Social Service program
which provides: emergency food, clothing and shelter,
financial assistance with utilities, rent, etc. Hot meals
available, and every four months sleeping bags, food,
clothing, and hygiene kits are available to the homeless.
Christmas toys available for children. For more
information regarding any of the above services,
please call.

Forrest Memorial Christian Center
1279 Railroad Lane
Pittsburg, Ca 94565
925-427-4919
Pastor Bill Forrest
Provides counseling by appointment only. Offers youth
services such as: Child Care/Pre-school, after school
programs, summer camps, and group home services.
Provides furniture, clothing, and special holiday
programs for those in need (Thanksgiving turkeys
limited to 20). For more information regarding any of
the above services, please call.

Golden Hills Community Church and Counseling Center
2401 Shady Willow Lane
Brentwood, CA 94513
925-516-0653
The GHSS Counseling Center offers counseling for a
variety of issues and is available for all ages, have
license Marriage and Family Therapists. Call 925-516-
0653 ext. 162 for appointments. Offers youth groups,
teen support, mentoring, and tutoring. After school
programs and summer programs offered. Services for
adults include: Parenting classes, and Generation Hope.
Offers women and men substance abuse groups (12
Step support group). Distributes furniture and clothing
to needy Antioch residents. Hot meals provided each
week night starting at 5pm. For more information
regarding any of the above services, please call.

Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch
3109 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 522-2017
http://www.gbfofantioch.org
Pastor Kirkland Smith
Provides counseling by appointment only. Offers youth
services such as. Youth 4 Real held on 2nd and 4th
Friday of every month at 7pm, and youth fellowship.
Grace Counseling Team helps individuals and families
in preparing a budget, paying off debts, and repairing
credit. 'Overcomers' held on Thursdays 7pm-8:30pm,
for those struggling with alcohol, drugs, overeating,
procrastination, over shopping, etc. Hot meals available
on Thanksgiving, and Christmas day. Meals are served
at the church; van pick up is available, telephone
925-522-2017. For more information regarding any of
the above services, please call.

Live Oak Community Christian Church
5471 Live Oak Rd
Oakley, CA 94561
925-625-2556
Pastor Larry Pineda
Provides counseling with Pastor Larry Pineda, also
available in Spanish. Youth group meets on Wednesdays
at 7:30pm. Offers marriage classes, men's support
group, and women's support study. Provides furniture
and clothing from time to time. For more information
regarding any of the above services, please call.

Pittsburg Baptist Church
2586 Willow Pass Road
Bay point, CA 94565
925-458-0621
Provides counseling by appointment only. Summer Day
Camp available, sponsored by Bay Point Support
Services. Needle exchange program offered through
outside organization. Furniture (received periodically)
and clothing provided, including clothes closet for all
ages. Hot meals provided on Tuesdays and Fridays at
9am. Emergency food boxes are available upon
request, and holiday food boxes will be given upon
request. Annual Christmas program for low income,
Toys for Tots, and Bikes for Tykes. For more
information regarding any of the above services, please call.

Solomon Temple Missionary
Baptist Church
655 California Ave
Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-439-5905
Pastor Ralph Howard
Narcotics anonymous held on Sundays at 7pm. Offers
furniture and clothing for those in need and holds a
"Clothing give-away" every 1st Tuesday of the month
from 10am-12pm. Hot meals available on every 1st
Tuesday from 10am-12pm, Thanksgiving day from
11am-2pm. For more information regarding any of the
above services, please call.

St. George Episcopal Church
301 East 13th St
Antioch, CA 94509
925-757-4934
Pastor Michael Carney
Offers youth services such as: God Squad, youth group,
and service opportunities in the community. Hosts
Narcotics Anonymous every Tuesday at 7:30pm for
men only and on Fridays for both men and women.
Adopt A Family for Christmas is available for families
in need. Also offer outreach and support to West
African Immigrants. For more information regarding
any of the above services, please call.

St. John's Lutheran Church
1360 E. Tregallas Rd
Antioch, CA 94509
925-757-3070
Pastor Karen Woida. Provides counseling by
appointment only. Youth gatherings for middle school,
high school, and college students. After school
programs, summer camp, and Vacation Bible School
also available. Offers parenting classes on Thursday
evenings at $25 for five sessions. Hot meals distributed
in Antioch City Park. For more information regarding
any of the above services, please call.

St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church
908 Carpino Avenue, Pittsburg CA 94565
925-439-9922
We provide family, marriage and individual counseling.
For information on our programs and services call
Bertha Gosha or Rev. Rodney G. McNabb, Sr. at
925-439-9922.

St. Peter Martyr Church
740 Black Diamond
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 432-4771
Pastor Carolyn Krantz
Provides counseling on Sunday from 9:30am-4:30pm
administered by clergy and referrals to Catholic
charities. Offers youth services such as: Childcare/Preschool,
youth groups, teen support, mentoring, and
tutoring. Family support related classes occasionally
offered. Holds AA meetings on Monday nights. Hot
meals available through food program, food vouchers
available Fridays from 12pm-2pm, and food bags
available upon request. For more information regarding
any of the above services, please call.

Victory Outreach
102 School Street
Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-432-0937
We provide family, marriage or individual counseling
by appointment only. Our “Victory Outreach Christian
Recovery Program” houses 15 men. This is a one-year
commitment with six months aftercare. We have
extensive youth programs, which include Youth Gang
Meetings on Fridays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. We
also distribute Toys for Tots. For information on all of
our programs and services call Rev. Tony Rodriguez at
925-432-0937.