by Jim Palmer | Aug 2, 2013 | blog
What do hiking, tennis, and rocket launching have to do with homelessness? How about offering all of these summer camp perks to kids who have come off the streets and are being equipped to break future generations of homelessness? Concordia University faculty and...
by Jim Palmer | Jul 16, 2013 | blog
Although I prefer to focus on the positives and highlight the successful achievements, we all know that significant change comes hand-in-hand with hard work and set backs along the way. Each day at the Orange County Rescue Mission presents this ensemble of both...
by Jim Palmer | Jul 11, 2013 | blog
Happy Thursday, today I want to share a story of HOPE with you directly from the Orange County Rescue Mission. Ericka and her son Akcire reside at the Village of Hope where they have a warm bed, food and a strong community. But it was not always that way, Ericka...
by Jim Palmer | Jul 4, 2013 | blog
This summer, don’t let the heat drive you into a mundane routine at home. Build a new tradition with your friends and family by using those open windows of time in your summer schedule to make a difference in the community. Rally your friends for a food drive...