A coastal partnership of friendship and love
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
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.
LOVE LOAN
A Small Start Can Change Everything
Meaningful things often begin with very little. We offer $500 love loans to people starting something good.
- •Tell us what you're hoping to start
- •Share how $500 would help you begin
- •Ask for any other support that would help
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.
Start with a wish
Join Coastal Monks and we'll email you a $100 One Simple Wish gift card—so your first step helps someone right away.
We only send meaningful updates. No spam.
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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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.
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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.
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 partnership built on trust, friendship, and love.
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.