by Jim Palmer | Oct 5, 2023 | blog
Thank you to Donald P. Wagner, Chairman of The Orange County Board of Supervisors, Fourth District, for this recognition. WHEREAS, after 30 years of running the Orange County rescue mission, one of the largest nonprofit homeless service providers in Orange County, Jim...
by Jim Palmer | May 19, 2022 | blog
This year marks the 12th Anniversary of Orange County Rescue Mission’s partnership with Up and Running Again! Not only do they run half marathons with students, the homeless men and women in our programs, but they also teach our students invaluable skills like...
by Jim Palmer | Apr 22, 2022 | blog
John Patterson has volunteered with and supported Orange County Rescue Mission for almost 15 years! His longevity and commitment as a supporter have made a tremendous impact on the students in our programs and the homeless population in our community. To commemorate...
by Jim Palmer | Apr 8, 2022 | blog
Homelessness is reaching new heights and there seems to be no lasting solution for the issue. Religion Unplugged reported that “according to data collected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, homelessness in California increased by 6.8% between...
by Jim Palmer | Jan 31, 2022 | blog
Going against the prevailing public opinion that the “housing first” approach will end homelessness is a task I and others that work directly with homeless people have shouldered for numerous years. Orange County Rescue Mission has been citing statistics that show the...
