As 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 moreOur 4th Annual Turkey Trot was a huge success! Once again the community gathered to spend their Thanksgiving morning giving back to our hungry and homeless neighbors. A total of 768 walkers and runners took on the 5k challenge around the Tustin Legacy route. The community raised 22,225...
Read more“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1 And there is much to be thankful for, my friends! Another year has passed and another Thanksgiving is upon us, and once again I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude. I am so grateful for the...
Read moreAre you looking for a way to give back this Thanksgiving? We have partnered with the Tustin Unified School District to give you a way to help homeless and hungry neighbors enjoy a Thanksgiving meal! I am very excited to announce the Tustin Unified School District food drive to benefit...
Read moreThanksgiving is not just about eating turkey and gathering with family, although those are great traditions! It is a season of gratitude, to reflect on all we have been blessed with. I encourage you to take it a step further this Thanksgiving, and in addition to being thankful for...
Read moreIf you’re looking for a way to make this Thanksgiving more giving-focused, consider joining us for Orange County Rescue Mission’s 23 Days of Thanksgiving! You can sign up here to be inspired and reminded with simple, yet meaningful ways to show kindness all throughout the Thanksgiving...
Read moreOur 4th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5k is one of my favorite events of the year. Every Thanksgiving morning, the Orange County Rescue Mission hosts this special event with the goal of raising enough support to provide 30,000 meals for the hungry and homeless of Orange County. This day is...
Read moreLast week, the OC Register interviewed various Tustin residents about their Thanksgiving memories and our very own Otis Cunningham was asked to share. Otis is a veteran and one of our residents at the newly opened Tustin Veterans Outpost. As you will read in his story below, which is...
Read moreThank you from all of us here at Orange County Rescue Mission! Our staff and residents alike are so grateful for all those that financially supported, donated food for the Thanksgiving meal, and volunteered at our Turkey Trot or to serve lunch! There is much to be grateful for this...
Read moreThis Thanksgiving, as I reflect on what I am thankful for, I am struck with this thought: I am thankful for the unique way Orange County Rescue Mission makes a difference in our community. Over the years I have seen God provide in so many amazing ways, from our location in the middle...
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