News & Notes

Updates from Closer Walk

January 9, 2023

Another awesome Community Christmas Dinner, coordinated by Closer Walk

Closer Walk coordinated another warm, well-attended Community Christmas Dinner for Salinas' Chinatown neighbors.

January 9, 2023

Closer Walk: KSBW's Community Champion

KSBW named Closer Walk a Community Champion, covering the free medical check-ups, legal advice, and daily hospitality David and Christa Balch offer in Chinatown.

June 9, 2022

Learn more about the Balch's journey

David and Christa Balch's journey through the loss of their son Sebastian in 2009, and the forgiveness that shaped Closer Walk.

June 9, 2022

Who is this Holy Spirit we keep talking about?

A short teaching on the Holy Spirit, shared with our Chinatown community and friends of Closer Walk.

June 9, 2022

Homeless Statistics / Information

A look at Monterey County's homeless census numbers, and why Closer Walk focuses its outreach in Salinas' Chinatown.