You may be familiar with Laurel House in Tustin, our program for runaway and at-risk teen girls. Laurel House has made an incredible impact on the lives of teenage girls for over 20 years, and that is largely due to the love and care of the House Mother, Donna Giddings. Donna is a...
Read moreIt has been said that Laurel House was founded in the nursery room of Trinity United Presbyterian Church by two women rocking sweet little babies in rocking chairs. Nadene Holub was one of those two women who worked as a nurse for Tustin Unified School District, where she often...
Read moreToday, I have yet another story to share with you about an incredible young woman from our Laurel House program, Lorena, and the impact she is making on her community! Lorena’s Story At age 13, Lorena was kidnapped and raped. The trauma sent her into an unending struggle with alcohol...
Read moreAs a father to two girls, one who is still a teenager, the stories from Laurel House tug on my heart in a very personal way. It is heartbreaking to see young lives affected by such pain and turmoil, but it makes the joy of their restoration that much greater. The girls that come...
Read moreI would like to invite you to attend a very special event in support of Orange County Rescue Mission’s shelter for teen girls, Laurel House. This Wednesday, March 15th, Alex and Ani jewelry store in Fashion Island will be hosting Charmed by Charity. This event will be held from 6pm –...
Read moreThe Orange County Rescue Mission is unique in many ways. For one, we are first and foremost a ministry with a love for Jesus Christ and a desire to share His love and truth for the restoration of others. Because of this, our staff desires to not just help others, but to grow in...
Read moreMy appreciation to Tim Salmon and the Tim Salmon Foundation. Last week they hosted their 18th Annual Golf Classic at Monarch Beach Golf Links. This wonderful event benefits Laurel House, Orange County Rescue Mission’s home for runaway teen girls. Tim and the Foundation’s commitment to...
Read moreOne of my favorite events throughout the year is Orange County Rescue Mission’s graduation ceremonies. There is nothing more exciting than seeing an individual or a family that was once all too familiar with poverty, homelessness, hardship, and sorrow now cross the stage to receive a...
Read moreHOME FOR RUNAWAY TEEN GIRLS REOPENS Community rallies to save 30-year-old Laurel House. BY BROOKE EDWARDS STAGGS STAFF WRITER for Tustin News Online article here. TUSTIN • In August, Tiffany Taylor had the rug pulled out from underneath her. Again. That’s when the troubled teen...
Read moreIn August, Tiffany Taylor had the rug pulled out from underneath her. Again. That’s when the troubled teen found out Laurel House – a transitional home for at-risk girls – was out of money and shutting its doors. Taylor would have to go back to living with the grandparents she’d worked...
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