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Transportation for Families
The families in our program are working hard to build a life of independence. However, they cannot do this without the means to get where they need to go. Your donation towards transportation will provide them with much needed resources to get to job interviews, permanent employment positions, school, medical appointments or social services.
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Baby Supplies
Half of the children in our program are under the age of three. These little ones are extremely vulnerable and they require special care. Many of the necessary baby supplies are very expensive. Your donation will help us to purchase the baby food, formula, diapers and supplies necessary to provide loving care for the babies in our program.
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Food
A dangerously low food supply currently threatens our ability to provide stability for the families in our program. This is one of the most basic needs we can offer them. Your donation towards food will feed the families and children in our program, so that they might focus on rebuilding their lives.
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Medical Supplies
Homelessness creates a multitude of medical problems. Malnutrition, over-crowded living conditions, exposure to the elements and mental health issues contribute to these problems. We connect families with medical professionals who immediately treat them and help them to establish consistent medical care. Your donation will purchase necessary supplies to help families stay healthy.
Please remember, no donation is too small, donate what you can to help us break
the cycle of homelessness.
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For most families in Orange County, homelessness was not caused by substance abuse or mental illness
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Orange County has the highest population of millionaires per capita and a lower than average support for non-profits
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In orange county, a person earning minimum wage would need to work 141 hours per week to afford a one bedroom apartment.
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The majority of homeless people in Orange County are working full-time jobs
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For the 07-08 school year, the Orange County department of education reported over 16,000 homeless children
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Orange county has the second highest population per capita of homeless in the US
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There are only 3,400 temporary shelter beds available
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There are over 35,000 homeless people in Orange County
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