After school is shaping the next generation of students in Huntington Beach.

Common Ground is a Christian nonprofit in Huntington Beach giving middle and high school students a safe place after school, trusted adults, and a path toward life with Jesus.

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Huntington Beach has a hidden story

In the Huntington Beach neighborhood of Oak View, many students carry pressure most people rarely see. After school can mean empty apartments, crowded homes, street pressure, or adult weight too early.

When students need belonging, someone will offer it. We want it to be people who know their name, love them well, and point them to Jesus.

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Be part of the place students can count on.

Common Ground HB shows up with meals, clubs, homework help, Bible studies, camps, and mentors who stay.

Students are known by name.
Trust grows over time.
Faith becomes real in daily life.

GET INVOLVED

Safe spaces.
Real relationships.
Faith that lasts.

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A Place After School

A consistent, welcoming place where students can come after school to relax, eat, connect with friends, and feel secure in an environment designed just for them.

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Trusted Adults

Mentors who take time to listen, build real relationships, offer guidance, and show up week after week so students know they can count on them.

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Life with Jesus

Bible studies, prayer, and honest conversations that help students explore faith in a way that connects to their everyday experiences and questions.

SEE OUR IMPACT

Consistency changes students.

The streets are consistent.
Stress at home is consistent.
So care has to be consistent, too.

For more than 12 years, Common Ground HB has served Oak View students through daily presence, practical help, and Christ-centered love.

LEARN OUR STORY

STUDENTS ARE FINDING A PLACE TO BELONG

“Common Ground helps me with things that my family can’t help me with.”

Bryan, 14

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Three ways to step in.

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    See the need.

    Learn what students in Oak View face after school.

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    Choose your role

    Give, volunteer, sponsor, pray, or share the story.

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    Keep showing up

    Steady support keeps the door open and the table set.

START HERE

Every meal, club, Bible study, camp, and ride home happens because volunteers choose to step in with consistency and care.

Common Ground HB volunteers help Oak View students in Huntington Beach feel known, supported, and welcomed into a place where faith can become real.

Bring a willing heart, a love for students, and the patience to build trust over time.

There is a place for you here.

Students need adults who keep showing up.

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JOIN THE TEAM

Choose your next step.

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    DONATE

    Partner with us to keep programs free for students and families.

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    VOLUNTEER

    Serve through clubs, meals, camps, Bible studies, or support roles.

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    SHARE

    Invite your church, business, group, or friends into the story.

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We’re making after school a turning point

Common Ground HB offers homework help, cooking club, soccer nights, Bible studies, Surf Camp, Winter Camp, Noche de Cine, Ocean View High School Club, community cleanups, and more. Every program helps students belong, build trust, and grow in faith.

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THE CASA IS COMPLETE! 🏡✨ After two incredible years of dreaming, building, and working together as a community, we’re finally ready to celebrate! We got our CUP, passed our final inspection, and the doors to the Common Ground Casa is officia
This weekend, we wrapped up surf camp with our annual camping trip in Malibu! We took 40 students camping, and 10 new students joined us for the first time. We surfed, hiked, played volleyball, and ate some amazing food cooked by our volunteers. It&r
SURF CAMP WEEK 4! We couldn’t have asked for better beach days this year. Now we’re ready for Malibu 🤙
Week 3 of Surf Camp was the best one yet! The waves were perfect, the ocean was warm, and the weather was great 🏄 One more week to go!
We are 2 weeks into surf camp and we couldn’t ask for better waves! Join us next Tuesday at 10 am 🤙
Surf Camp 13 is officially ONE WEEK AWAY! Don’t forget to sign up! Link in bio
End of the school year celebrations 🙌
Noches de Cine ARE BACK! Join us as we kick off summer this Friday at Koledo! We will be watching Super Mario Galaxy, hosting a raffle, and serving hot dogs and popcorn! 🌭🍿🎥
We are hiring a Program Associate (Part-Time) 
Hours: 25 hours per week (3–5 days)
Location: Huntington Beach, California Compensations: $19.00 - $22.00 Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Program Associat