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There are so many ways to Be A Blessing across the Bay Area this holiday season! From serving holiday meals to bringing joy to children and seniors, join us in sharing God’s love in practical ways. Serve on your own, with family, friends, or your small group, and be the hands and feet of Jesus in our communities!
Browse the opportunities below by clicking on the plus sign for each event or activity. Then complete our NBCC Be A Blessing for the Holidays Volunteer Interest Form. Our Transforming Communities team will help connect you with the partner organization and provide next steps.
Submitting this form expresses your interest in serving. Volunteer placements, shift availability, and any additional requirements will be confirmed by the partner organization.
Thank you for being part of a church that doesn't just gather together, but goes out to love and serve our neighbors.
Let's Be A Blessing this holiday season!
Partner: HIP Housing
Date: Fri, Nov 13
Time: 2:30–6 PM PT(Flexible)
Location: 99 27th Avenue, San Mateo
Bring joy and companionship to seniors by helping with a festive Thanksgiving dinner celebration. Volunteers can serve during flexible times throughout the afternoon.
Partner: ¡Levantar!
Date: Sat, Nov 21
Time: 4 PM PT
Location: Fair Oaks Community Center, 2600 Middlefield Avenue, Redwood City
Join ¡Levantar! for a community Thanksgiving dinner bringing neighbors together for food, fellowship, and holiday celebration.
Partner: Recovery Café, San Jose
Date: Wed, Nov 25
Time: 9:45–11 AM PT
Location: Recovery Café, San Jose
Help serve a delicious Thanksgiving brunch while extending hospitality, kindness, and meaningful connection to Recovery Café community members.
Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Partner: Street Life Ministries
Date: Thur, Nov 26
5–6 PM PT: Food preparation at PCC Church, 3560 Farm Hill Boulevard, Redwood City
6:45–9 PM PT: Meal service at Menlo Park Train Station, 1120 Merrill Street, Menlo Park
Spend part of Thanksgiving serving neighbors experiencing homelessness. Help prepare meals or join the team distributing food and sharing compassion with those in need.
Partner: Caring and Enriching Hearts
Date: Sat, Dec 12
Time: 11 AM – 1:30 PM PT
Location: 2195 N. Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View
Help make Christmas special for children living in RV communities! Volunteers will set up tables, organize toys, distribute gifts, and help create a joyful celebration.
Toy donations are also welcome. Donation deadline: December 6, or bring toys on December 12.
Partner: Hope Horizon
Date: Sat, Dec 12
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM PT
Location: 1001 Beech Street, East Palo Alto
Help parents experience the joy of selecting Christmas gifts for their children. Volunteers will welcome families, organize gifts, assist shoppers, wrap presents, supervise children, and help with setup and cleanup.
Partner: Because Justice Matters
Date: Sun, Dec 13
Time: 4:30–9 PM PT
Location: Reality SF, 1325 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Celebrate the season alongside women, children, and families! Help assemble gift baskets, welcome guests, assist with seating, and host a festive Christmas crafts table.
Family-friendly opportunity! All ages are welcome. Festive Christmas sweaters encouraged.
Partner: HIP Housing
Date: Tue, Dec 15
Time: 2:30–6 PM PT (Flexible)
Location: 1490 Miramar, San Mateo
Share holiday cheer with seniors by assisting with a special Christmas-season concert and celebration. Flexible volunteer hours are available.
Partner: Recovery Café San Jose
Date: Fri, Dec 18
Time: 9:45–11 AM PT
Location: 1490 Miramar, San Mateo
Help serve a warm holiday brunch to Recovery Café community members while sharing encouragement, hospitality, and connection.
Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Partner: Hope Horizon
Date: Fri, Dec 18
Time: Volunteer Shifts: 4–6:30 PM PT or 6:30–9 PM PT
Location: 1001 Beech Street, East Palo Alto
Celebrate the talents of Hope Horizon students during their Christmas production! Volunteers can assist with setup, ushering, backstage support, refreshments, and cleanup.
Program time: 5–8 PM PT.
Partner: Mobilize Love
Date: Sat, Dec 19
Time: TBA
Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco
Join Mobilize Love for a citywide Christmas celebration bringing families together for joy, community, and free resources. Serve alongside churches and community partners to help make the holiday season memorable for San Francisco families.
Christina Alo was born and raised on the beautiful island of O'ahu, Hawai'i. Her life journey has taken her across the country—and even across the sea—serving on cruise ships and along American Rivers, and all over the world. These diverse experiences have shaped her deep love for people, culture, and meaningful connection.
The eldest of four, Christina treasures her role as a proud aunt to a large and growing family and as a devoted dog mom to Jax and Pirate. She finds joy in spending time with her family, traveling, and staying connected to music, film, and pop culture.
Christina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Fullerton, which has deeply informed her understanding of people, culture, and community transformation.
With over two decades of ministry experience—both vocational and volunteer—Christina has faithfully served in a wide range of roles. Her background includes ministry operations, executive support, radio ministry, assimilation, administration, and leadership across multiple areas including First Impressions, special events, women’s ministry, singles, and missions. She brings a unique blend of strategic leadership and relational warmth to everything she does.
Today, Christina serves as the Director of Transforming Communities at New Beginnings Community Church, where she leads efforts to expand the church’s impact both locally and beyond. She provides oversight for initiatives focused on departmental growth, leadership development, and digital expansion—equipping teams, raising up leaders, and extending the reach of Transforming Communities in meaningful and innovative ways.
Over the years, Christina has also served as a short-term missionary both locally in San Francisco and internationally in Russia, India, the Philippines, Greece, and Guatemala—experiences that have deepened her compassion and global perspective.
Christina’s leadership and voice are shaped by a deep commitment to community transformation and living out faith in practical, everyday ways. She is passionate about developing leaders, equipping people to live out their purpose, and helping bridge divides through empathy, understanding, and love. Her faith is the foundation of her life and calling. Reflecting on her journey, Christina shares:
“Jesus literally and miraculously pulled me out of a very dark place—what could have been a tragic end. Instead, He has filled my life with love, peace, power, and purpose. With every conscious moment, I am forever grateful.”
One of her favorite scriptures is from Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God".
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