The mission of Josiah Rich Ministries is to strengthen families, nurture children, and enrich communities through faith-inspired compassion, charitable outreach, educational opportunities, and meaningful acts of service.
Rooted in faith and guided by the belief that every individual deserves dignity, care, and opportunity, we are committed to meeting practical needs, removing barriers, and creating lasting pathways of hope for children, families, and individuals throughout Sonoma County.
Through our partnership with Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency, we support initiatives that promote access to quality infant and early childhood care, family assistance, educational enrichment, professional development, and safe, nurturing learning environments.
Our commitment to community extends beyond the classroom through our Clothing Swap Boutique, a welcoming, community-centered resource where families can exchange gently used clothing and access essential apparel. By encouraging generosity, sustainability, and the sharing of resources, the boutique helps ease financial burdens while fostering a spirit of connection, mutual support, and dignity.
Through our work with Operation Blanket, we further extend our charitable outreach to individuals and families experiencing hardship. This work reflects our dedication to providing comfort, meeting essential needs, and demonstrating compassion through practical acts of kindness and community service.
We believe that meaningful ministry is expressed not only through words, but through action—by caring for the vulnerable, strengthening families, supporting the development of young children, and responding to the needs of our neighbors with generosity and grace.
Our vision is a community where every child has the opportunity to flourish, every family can find encouragement and support, and every individual is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Our commitment is simple: To serve with compassion, strengthen families through education and charitable outreach, restore dignity through generosity, and transform lives through the enduring power of faith, hope, and community.
As a faith-rooted charitable organization, Josiah Rich Ministries advances its mission through several interconnected areas of service:
Josiah Rich Ministries is a Santa Rosa, California–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to serving children, families, and individuals throughout Sonoma County.
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 68-0411120
Charitable contributions help support eligible family assistance programs, early childhood educational res
Josiah Rich Ministries is a Santa Rosa, California–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to serving children, families, and individuals throughout Sonoma County.
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 68-0411120
Charitable contributions help support eligible family assistance programs, early childhood educational resources, clothing outreach, community service initiatives, safety training, and other programs that advance our charitable mission.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors are encouraged to consult their tax advisors regarding individual charitable contributions.

Our centers provide quality infant care through preschool for families in our community.

We assist shelters serving our homeless neighbors by collecting and distributing warm blankets.

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