Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Rick Reiff on Inside OC to discuss the growing homelessness crisis in Orange County. I am grateful to Rick and Inside OC for dedicating time and interest into having this discussion to shed light on this issue. Take a look at the video...
Read moreAs 2017 and the holiday season comes to a close, I am once again humbled by the heart and compassion of the Orange County community. As always, this holiday season brought with it not only excitement and joy, but an increased need. More families and individuals arrived at our gates...
Read moreOC Native recently listed the Orange County Rescue Mission as the #1 way to get involved in Orange County. Here at Orange County Rescue Mission we offer various opportunities to volunteer at Village of Hope in Tustin, or our various campuses throughout Orange County. Or volunteer...
Read more“Give Where Your Heart Lives” is a slogan for the upcoming iheart OC Giving Day. This speaks to me. Orange County has been my home from my beginning, and many of those years have been spent intentionally investing in the people and places of Orange County, giving where my heart lives...
Read morePaying a high price for housing is the reality of living in Orange County. It always has been. The cost of housing impacts all of us. But those most affected are the families who are no longer able to provide shelter for themselves because of the dramatic increase in the rent they pay...
Read moreThe doctors and staff at Zachary Orthodontics have been family friends for years where four of my children have received bright smiles as a result of their excellent care. In addition to investing in my family, our friends at Zachary Orthodontics have created a fun way to support the...
Read moreCosta Mesa Motor Inn residents Karen Sullivan, right, 61, and Patricia Hilton, 63, show their signs as they join other protesters in front of Costa Mesa Motor Inn. ED CRISOSTOMO, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER By JOHN SEILER / Staff columnist *Read the article online here. Where are poor...
Read moreBelieve it or not, Thanksgiving is just around the corner! This year will mark the date of our second annual 5k Turkey Trot event to raise funds to feed the homeless. Last year we had over 500 participants who contributed to the provisions of thousands of meals for the homeless...
Read moreWho has the most power to make a difference? You do. Non-profits, faith-based organizations and ministries in the private sector possess the power and support of the people. When you use your voice, resources and networks, change can happen quickly. I am always pleased when the...
Read moreFamilies represent 63% of those living in Orange County shelters and they are in need of basic essential items such as diapers, wipes and food. HomeAid Essentials for Young Lives is a community-wide effort to collect these essential items in partnership with the Children and Families...
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