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VALUES

Values guide an organization's thinking and actions, unite its employees, and define its brand.

● R (Resilience): We believe in the resilience of individuals and communities to overcome challenges and build strong foundations and futures for themselves.

● O (Outreach): We believe in outreach to foster equity, and empower individuals with resources and opportunities, while prioritizing transparency, collaboration, and accountability.

● L (Love): We believe in serving others with a foundation of love and compassion to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

● F (Forward Thinking): We believe in fostering a forward-thinking ethos that champions diversity and inclusivity, empowering all individuals to thrive and excel in shaping a future of collective progress.

Our Purpose

To ignite a local and global effort to bring hope for an actionable future by addressing the basic necessities of humanity, to bring real transformation to lives and communities.

Our Heart

We meet humanity right where they are and address their needs to usher them into a sustainable future.

 
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Our Strategy

Create and cultivate a hopeful future for individuals in our local and
global communities utilizing the following methods:

 
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Provide basic necessities of living to those who need it through food, clean water, and clothing.

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Champion individuals and groups in revenue building techniques for a sustainable future.

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Enhance personal development through the provision of education (particularly in developing nations) and extended learning of applicable skills for employment.

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Extend opportunity services to those in need.

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Our Mission

The Mission is a succinct expression of an organization's essential reason for existence or core purpose.

The River of Life Foundation (ROLF), a 501(C)(3) humanitarian organization, provides basic aid to individuals and communities facing challenges in Santa Clara County and worldwide.

VISION

A Vision focuses on the long-term future results of fulfilling your mission. Present a description of the world as it would exist if the organization were to succeed in achieving its grandest aspirations.

ROLF envisions a world where a bridge of collective efforts serves as a transformative force, connecting communities and engaging volunteers to empower those experiencing hardship, fostering hope.

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Our Awards & Recognitions

 

2022 Governor’s Award

The California State Treasurer, Fiona Ma, presented the Certificate of Recognition to the River of Life Church on Sunday, May 1, 2022. We were commended for humanitarian efforts through our Food Pantry, Operations Care, orphanages in Africa, and children’s education in Southeast Asia.

Governor Gavin Newsom recognized River of Life Church and Foundation for our service to our community in response to COVID-19.

2021 Citywide COVID-19 Hero of the Year Award

The State of the City was presented to the community on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. as a virtual online event.

Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor presented her State of the City address. During the event, the City Council recognized members of the community from each Council District by presenting COVID-19 Hero of the Year awards and the Mayor presents the Citywide COVID-19 Hero of the Year award (That’s us!).

Press Release: Please click here.

 
 

2021 Austen Warburton Community Service Award

Greater Giving Local Focus charity event was hosted virtually on Thursday, October 21 starting online at 5:00 p.m. Mission City Community Fund presented the 2021 Austen Warburton Community Service Award to the River of Life Christian Church and Foundation for expanding programs to cater to all the needs in and around our community during the COVID pandemic and beyond.

Press Release: Please click here.

Award Video: Please click here. (Our segment starts at 26:00!)

 
 

Let your good deeds

be like rivers.

Flow everywhere.

Fill every gap.

 
 
 

Stay connected to the lives impacted in our local and global communities.

 
 
 
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