HOPE FOR THE HEART RELIEF CENTER

A Legacy of Compassion and Care

From the very beginning, The Church of Glad Tidings has been built on a foundation of love, hospitality, and benevolent care. Serving others isn’t just something we do—it’s at the heart of who we are.

Our journey began with Lou Binninger and The Morning Star Ranch during the Jesus People movement, where we reached out to those in need with open hearts and willing hands. Whether in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, Smartsville, Marysville, or ultimately settling as The Church of Glad Tidings in the late 1970s, we have remained steadfast in our mission: to serve, uplift, and bring hope in the name of Christ Jesus.

For over 30 years, our 6,000-square-foot warehouse has been a lifeline for those facing urgent needs, both locally and around the world. In 2018, when the devastating Paradise Fire displaced thousands, we became a key distribution center—providing clean water, food, household essentials, and even building supplies to help families rebuild their lives. It was during this time that we embraced the name Hope for the Heart Ministries, a name that now represents our unwavering commitment to “Meeting Urgent Needs” wherever we are called.

Today, we serve as a food bank, clothing closet, and outreach center, welcoming the public multiple days a week and running over 20 monthly outreaches to support the poor, the homeless, and the vulnerable in our surrounding communities. Our reach extends beyond our local area—we supply numerous food pantries across seven counties, support Christian camps and community programs in Northern California and Oregon, and contribute to missions as far away as Mexico, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Romania.

In the colder months, we don’t just provide food and basic necessities. We offer hot meals, warm coats, blankets, sleeping bags, tarps, boots, and anything else needed to bring comfort to those facing harsh conditions.

Our mission is simple, yet powerful:
“Jesus is the hope for the heart!”
As His ambassadors, we live by the calling to “Find a Need and Meet It” and “Find a Hurt and Heal It.”

Your support makes this possible. Together, we can continue to change lives, one act of kindness at a time.

Thank you for being part of this mission!

Open to the Public:

Wednesday & Friday 9AM - 1PM | 4444 Live Oak Blvd.

We are currently looking for Donations of:

Blankets | Sleeping Bags | Tarps | Children’s Coats | Toiletries

For more information get in touch with Stephanie Steele or visit the Facebook Page.