About Us

Interfaith Outreach of Carmel (IOC) is an organization of faith communities dedicated to extending a helping hand of service within Monterey County and reducing homelessness.

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…joining hands
to reduce homelessness.

 

Since 2007 Interfaith Outreach of Carmel has brought various faith communities together to improve our ability to serve those in our community who need assistance through our storefront operations at Joining Hands Benefit Shop.


Joining Hands Benefit Shop, the revenue generating arm of IOC is a resale shop of "gently used" and new clothing, housewares, furniture, artwork jewelry, linens, and more.

Interfaith Outreach

 
 
 

Interfaith Outreach of Carmel (IOC) is a nonprofit dedicated to creating solutions, stimulating public awareness, and raising funds to reduce homelessness in Monterey County. IOC is the organization that oversees Joining Hands Benefit Shop, which is run by our dedicated volunteers.

 
 

Volunteer

Interested in volunteering? There are a variety of ways that you can help, for more information click here.

 

In 2023 our volunteers raised $135,000, which was distributed in the form of grants to 12 nonprofit organizations who help reduce homelessness! Check out our Grants page to learn more.

Grants

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