Pastor Brings Hope To The World’s Most Overlooked
After serving as a Baptist pastor in Southern California for two years, Kathy Huck felt a divine calling to take her ministry beyond the church walls. Inspired by Jesus’ call to serve “the least of these,” Huck redirected her focus to homeless outreach, leaving her role at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Simi Valley. In 2018, she founded About My Father’s Business (AMFB), a ministry dedicated to aiding individuals living on the streets or in their cars. Huck recalls the moment her mission began, standing at a San Fernando Valley intersection, when she felt God’s clear directive to start her work.
Huck’s passion for serving the homeless grew through her volunteer efforts with the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, where she distributed resources and connected with unhoused individuals. Today, AMFB spends approximately $3,000 monthly providing essentials such as tents, clothing, and food, relying on individual donations and partnerships with organizations like the Hollywood Food Coalition. The ministry operates with a team of 20 volunteers, alongside additional helpers who assemble supply kits, though only one member, a bookkeeper, receives payment.
AMFB recently hosted its sixth annual Thanksgiving event, serving meals to about 150 people living in tiny home communities or vehicles. Held at a Los Angeles City Council field office, the gathering featured a meal prepared by a chef from Kitchen to Go and supported by groups like Hope of the Valley and the local Rotary Club, which provided blankets and rain gear. Huck emphasized the importance of ensuring attendees left equipped for winter, while enjoying a warm and hearty holiday meal.
Central to Huck’s mission is building trust and treating people with dignity. She meets individuals where they are, often visiting encampments to deliver supplies directly. Huck believes this grassroots approach—getting to know people’s names, stories, and circumstances—is essential to understanding their needs and forming genuine connections. Through these efforts, many of the individuals she helps have become her friends, attending meals and events together, blurring the lines between outreach and community.
Despite the praise she receives, Huck insists her work is not about personal recognition but about fulfilling God’s purpose. She encourages Christians to view homeless individuals as people first, advocating for compassion and understanding. “Jesus is the superstar,” she says, emphasizing that humility and service should remain the focus of any ministry. For Huck, this calling extends beyond addressing homelessness—it’s about serving everyone with love and sincerity.