OC Charity Adds Fresh Produce to Food Pantry
"SANTA ANA, Calif.—In an alleyway strewn with litter and occasional graffiti, the dull colors of concrete and asphalt give way to lush greenery in the back lot of the Catholic Charities of Orange County...
CATHOLIC CHARITIES’ GARDEN OF HOPE CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR
The garden consists of 96 state-of-the-art raised garden beds — “A hydroponic vertical garden system using recycled water,” according to designer and builder Alan Smith. Six years ago, he built a smaller garden at Christ Cathedral Academy to teach children how to grow food...
Reflecting on the transformation of a parking lot into a green space including murals, seating and fresh grown food, Santa Ana resident and muralist Brian Peterson prayed the Garden of Hope would fulfill a bigger vision as a territory of hope and renewed life...
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Last year, we responded to over 4,000 New Hope Crisis Hotline calls and over 1,000 Counseling sessions (virtual and in-person). This year, we were blessed with a sizable donation to support the counseling services offered through Catholic Charities of Orange County.
Easter Basket Distribution Written by Talia Cuttitta | Catholic Charities of Orange County Staff Member The Catholic tradition teaches that the needs of the poor and vulnerable should come first, and the love for the poor is a promotion of justice. Catholic Charities of Orange County strives to care for the members of our community
Catholic Charities of Orange County Hosts a Free Virtual Citizenship Workshop Written by Talia Cuttitta | Catholic Charities of Orange County Staff Member On Saturday March 27, Catholic Charities of Orange County’s Immigration and Citizenship Services held a free virtual citizenship workshop. CCOC team members Demis Camacho Esq. and Jesus Pompa led the workshop, and
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY IS ADJUSTING TO CHANGING TIMES WHILE HELPING MORE PEOPLE THAN EVER
"Serving people in need has been a core tenet of the Catholic way, and for more than 44 years the Diocese has assisted struggling children, adults, families and communities...
“For years Catholic Charities of Orange County has produced the Mardi Gras Gala event, a fundraiser to support the nonprofit’s initiatives. This year, due to the pandemic, the organization is taking its fundraiser online with a Lenten video series titled “Walking with Christ...
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY SEES HUGE INCREASE IN NEED DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
"Catholic Charities of Orange County for 44 years has served society’s most vulnerable individuals and families – those of us least prepared to survive a crisis like the novel coronavirus pandemic....
"With the goal of providing high-quality immigration services that lead to legal immigration status for those eligible, Catholic Charities of Orange County is now providing low-cost and no-cost assistance. Services provided by the Santa Ana-based nonprofit’s Department of Justice-accredited immigration counselors are offered in Spanish, Vietnamese, French, Tagalog and English."
