OC Catholic – CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS

Catholic Charities of Orange County is pleased to be featured in The Orange County Register's Gift of Giving, Philanthropy edition, a special report published by the OC Register Annually!

"It is a day for laity to interact with clergy outside of the church setting, and to expose businesses and individuals who may never otherwise come into contact with the clergy to fellowship together in a round of golf."

The Tower of Hope is named after the New Hope Crisis Counseling Hotline, which since 1968 has been based in the tower. The hotline (714-NEW HOPE) ... has continued on under the stewardship of Catholic Charities of Orange County.

Dr. Louise Dunn and New Hope Crisis Counseling Hotline provide a lifeline to those in despair.

"We are blessed to shine a light in the Orange County community by providing help, creating hope, and serving all who come to our doors."

"Catholic Charities of Orange County is extremely proud of the talent and hard work of our diocesan students, along with their creativity and passion for Lent and the spirit of giving."

"Catholic Charities Auxiliary, the original founders of Catholic Charities of Orange County, recently raised a record $129,000."

"Mental health awareness is important for everyone, but it is especially crucial for young people," said Sharon St. Pierre, Clinical Director of New Hope Counseling Services, a program of Catholic Charities of Orange County.