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Catholic Charities Farms for the Future | "In Santa Ana, California, a paved parking lot has become a garden paradise..."

THE VALUE OF OBTAINING US CITIZENSHIP
"Coming to the States on a student visa in 2007, Colombian native Fredy Mancilla grew accustomed to life in America...

An empty square of cement fenced in by a plain cinder-block wall in an industrial swath of Santa Ana now abounds with life, color and purpose...

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