by Jim Palmer | Aug 10, 2015 | blog
Larry was a Christian who regularly volunteered at his church. He never imagined he would end up homeless and living in his car. Life hadn’t been easy — Larry’s mother died young from taking pills and alcohol. But Larry made a life for himself in the construction...
by Jim Palmer | Jul 30, 2015 | blog
From living on skid row, to living in cars, to living on the floor at a friend’s house, these are the stories of homelessness that have ended at the Orange County Rescue Mission. Watch this video as nine different men and women share their journey of walking...
by Jim Palmer | May 21, 2015 | blog
Desiree felt helpless, lost and hopeless. Desiree attended college, worked two jobs and had a hidden addiction to meth. Life became unstable as her addiction progressed. Before she knew it, she was living in her friend’s garage. Then under a bridge. Desiree was...
by Jim Palmer | May 12, 2015 | blog
You help moms like Shawnasty find a safe place to start a new life. Shawnasty called the cops the night her husband’s drunken abuse turned violent. He had been kicked out of the military and life was chaotic. They lost their home and were staying with family . . . no...
by Jim Palmer | May 11, 2015 | blog
Bob Grimm, a longtime pharmacist, now volunteers as his time as the pharmacist for the non-profit health clinic at the Hurtt Family Health Clinic, part of the Orange County Rescue Mission in Tustin., MARK RIGHTMIRE, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Article by: By ERIKA I. RITCHIE /...
