by Jim Palmer | Apr 10, 2017 | blog
Once again I am overwhelmed by the support of our wonderful community! This past week, over 40 individuals from well-known corporations throughout Orange County gathered at the Tustin Veterans Outpost in support of the cause of ending homelessness for veterans, one...
by Jim Palmer | Mar 29, 2017 | blog
This astounding finding was released in February 2017 to the National Press Club, to both members of the press and the government. Allow me to give some context to why this finding, and the research that supports it, is important. Prior to the 1930’s, government...
by Jim Palmer | Mar 10, 2017 | blog
Thank you to this Orange County community member for their wise words on the state of homelessness in Orange County. It is encouraging and refreshing to hear others recognize and appreciate the work we are striving to do here at Orange County Rescue Mission. It is a...
by Jim Palmer | Jan 11, 2017 | blog
After so many years of drought in Southern California, I think we are all thankful for and enjoy the rain. That is, we if we can stay dry. Our regions’ miles of cement river beds are ideal places for homeless encampments, until the waters suddenly rise. What...
by Jim Palmer | Oct 31, 2016 | blog
When a father comes to Orange County Rescue Mission for help, often his breaking point is his inability to provide for his family – being unable to kee them fed, safe and loved. I have known so many different stories of how they get to that point, but when they do it...
