Missing Man Ministry
Pleasanton · Non-denominational
Overview
Missing Man Ministry (M3) is a non-profit organization based in Pleasanton, CA, dedicated to helping widows and children who have lost a husband and father, either suddenly or through prolonged illness. Rooted in the Bible verse James 1:27, their mission is to alleviate the suffering of women and children facing this kind of loss by mobilizing volunteers and donors. They provide transitional assistance such as home and auto repair, financial planning and counseling, grief care and recovery, and emergency support, and they connect families to other organizations for longer-term solutions. Most of the families they serve are local to the Bay Area, including Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, and San Ramon.
Mission: Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of women and children facing the loss of a husband and father through mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Services offered
- Home and auto repair and maintenance: helping widows keep up with tasks their husband would have handled.
- Financial planning and counseling: guidance for navigating finances after the loss of a spouse.
- Grief care and recovery: emotional and spiritual support through the grieving process.
- Transitional services: helping families adjust to life after loss.
- Emergency support: responding quickly when urgent needs arise.
- Referral network: connecting families to other trusted organizations and service providers in the community for longer term solutions.
Who they help
Widows: women who have lost their husband, either suddenly (accident, sudden illness) or through a prolonged illness. Fatherless children: kids who have lost their father in the same circumstances. Families primarily located in the Bay Area / Tri-Valley region — including Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, and San Ramon, with occasional assistance to families outside that area or outside California.
Get involved
General volunteering: joining a group of men, women, and children who help hurting families as needs arise, matched to your specific skills and talents. Home and auto repair: assisting with maintenance or repair projects for widows and their families. Financial planning and counseling: offering guidance to families navigating loss. Grief care and recovery: supporting families emotionally through the grieving process. Transitional and emergency support: helping families with immediate needs following a loss. Board of Directors and Advisory Council: serving in a leadership or oversight role (currently made up of 8 men and women).
Donating
When partnering with Missing Man Ministry financially, it helps provide the needed support for widows and fatherless children in the Tri-Valley area, funding services like grief care, financial counseling, and emergency assistance. Donations can be made through their website, and checks can be mailed to 5424 Sunol Blvd, #10-107, Pleasanton, CA 94566. They're a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 45-1550166), so gifts are tax-deductible.
Location and service area
5424 Sunol Blvd. #10-107
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