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A coastal community for second chances

Three ways to help—wishes, shelter, and love loans—all in one coastal home.

Start with a story, a wish, or a place to begin again.

Where personal stories and real needs meet the California coast.

250+

wishes supported

1,000+

nights of shelter funded

Growing

circle of supporters

Three connected ways to make an impact

Each pillar stands on its own—and all three connect to form a circle of care.

Uday

The story that ties it all together

A journey of second chances and quiet courage. A personal mission becoming something we can all share.

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One Simple Wish

Grant moments of joy that last

Help grant meaningful wishes for children and young people in foster care. Every wish becomes part of our shared impact.

  • Grant or sponsor a wish
  • Share a wish with your friends
  • Learn more about foster youth

Rescue Mission

Stand with people rebuilding their lives

Shelter, meals, and recovery support for real people getting real chances to begin again.

  • Help provide a bed and a meal
  • Support recovery and counseling programs
  • Explore ways to volunteer

Start anywhere—you're stepping into the same circle of care.

Stories from our shared coast

The kinds of moments your support makes possible—up close and real.

One Simple Wish

From just another day to a day they will never forget

A young person wished for something simple. Through supporters like you, that hope became a memory.

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Rescue Mission

A warm bed, a meal, and a new start

Behind every bed is a person with a name and a future. Your support helps someone take the first steps toward recovery.

See more recovery stories

Uday

Why this coast, this mission, and this community

The coast offers big sky, open water, endless horizon. This project brings that same openness to lives carrying more than most can see.

A Small Start Can Change Everything

Meaningful things often begin with very little. We offer $500 seed grants to people starting something good.

If this could help you, tell us:

  • What are you hoping to start?
  • How would $500 help you begin?
  • What other support would make a difference?

This is trust-based. If you can give it back someday, great. If not, that's okay. What matters is trying.

Coastal Monks

A community of people helping each other and helping others—starting right where we live.

A coastal home for everyday givers and helpers. No perfection required—just showing up.

  • Regular opportunities to support wishes, shelter, and local needs
  • Simple ways to help, from sharing to giving to volunteering
  • Gatherings along the coast and online, plus stories from the community

A calm center, a wider ripple.

How it works

Join the circle

Join a community built on trust and second chances.

Choose how you want to help

Support wishes, meals, or new beginnings in ways that feel right.

See your impact grow

See your support turn into real moments and lasting change.