End Homelessness OC

The White House is proposing $33B in cuts to HUD — threatening over $723M in local support! Will you take less than 3 minutes to help save these funds? 📢 Watch & share! ✍️ Send a quick letter to Congress: heyor.ca/8yMqhC 📄 Full statement: unitedtoendhomelessness.org/advocate

“A simple act at the right time can change everything.”🧡 After giving Rhea a ride to the cemetery, an officer learned she had been sleeping on her late husband’s grave. Through local support, she moved into her own unit on Jan. 5, 2026! Read the story: heyor.ca/CQLrZe

Missed last week's gathering? Get the facts & hear the path forward at our next dynamic Intro to Housing Advocacy class. Our goal? To #EndHomelessnessOC for good. Be part of the movement! 📅 Thursday, March 19, 12-1 PM 💻 Free & virtual 🔗 RSVP: heyor.ca/AaUuKf

🚨 Only two days left until our March Community Chat! Join us for a 30-minute virtual conversation on the unique struggles women face when experiencing homelessness during pregnancy. 🗓 Wednesday, March 18 🕛 12–12:30 PM 🙌 All are welcome! RSVP here: heyor.ca/yYGhNx

The formula is simple: housing + support = stability! This Pi Day, we’re celebrating abundance and the belief that everyone deserves a slice of safety, community, and a place to call home. 🫂

See how #WelcomeHomeOC is helping open doors to stable housing for neighbors experiencing homelessness. If you’re a property owner in Orange County, or know someone who is, learn how partnering with WelcomeHomeOC can help #EndHomelessnessOC Learn more at WelcomeHomeOC.org

We’re excited to partner with @PBSSoCal to host a special community screening of "Born Poor," an award-winning documentary offering a powerful look at the realities of childhood poverty and homelessness. ➡️ March 26 at 6pm 📍 Radiant Beer Co. 🔗 RSVP: events.pbssocal.org/OC-March

Homelessness is solvable, and local voices can help move solutions forward. 🔑 Join this week’s Intro to Housing Advocacy class to hear what shapes housing access. 📅 Thursday, March 12 🕛 12 to 1 p.m. 💻 Free and virtual 🔗 RSVP: heyor.ca/vIR1UR #EndHomelessnessOC

🗣️ Housing ends homelessness! Hear from a neighbor in Orange County who found stability after moving into a safe, stable home. Programs like #WelcomeHomeOC help connect landlords with renters so people can begin addressing life’s biggest challenges and building a path forward.

In recognition of #InternationalWomensDay, our upcoming March Community Chat is spotlighting a vital conversation about the experiences women face when navigating homelessness during pregnancy. 🗓 Wednesday, March 18 🕛 12–12:30 PM RSVP here: heyor.ca/yYGhNx

Join our Intro to Housing Advocacy virtual session and get a clear, practical introduction to how local policies shape housing access and stability. 📅 Thursday, March 12 🕛 12-1 p.m. 💻 Free and virtual 🔗 Register here: heyor.ca/vIR1UR #EndHomelessnessOC #OCevents

City of Newport Beach residents! Our Fair Housing Workshop is next week, March 11, at 10:00 AM at Newport Beach City Hall- Corona Del Mar Conference Room Bay E, 1st Floor; 100 Civic Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660. Register to learn about: - Housing Discrimination - Modifications and Accommodation - Rental Application Process - Families with Children - Notices & Evictions Process - Security Deposits - Habitability & Repairs - Rent Increases - Occupancy Standards - And Lots More! Registration is free and is open to the public! Register at bit.ly/49LkzZM or call 1(800) 446-3247 | TTY (800) 855-7100 #fairhousing #newportbeach #education #rent #workshop

Join us for our March Community Chat, a virtual conversation exploring the unique challenges women face when they experience homelessness during pregnancy. We’ll be joined by Lisa Wood, CEO of @CasaTeresa! ➡️ Wednesday, March 18 🕰️ 12–12:30 PM RSVP here: heyor.ca/yYGhNx

This week: take a moment and join our in-person Homelessness 101 gathering! Connect over the latest news and data to keep each other informed and proactive. 📅 Friday, March 6, 12-2pm 📍8012 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614 Registration is required: heyor.ca/aoDOGH

Did you know that over 70% of our neighbors dealing with homelessness either currently or used to work right here in Orange County? 💼 Listen to some of the jobs they’ve held supporting our community! Let's help our neighbors thrive while we work to #EndHomelessnesOC 🙌

Join us for a special in-person Homelessness 101 gathering! Connect with neighbors and help transform Orange County into a place of stable housing & support. 📅 Friday, March 6, 12-2pm 📍18012 Mitchell South Irvine, CA 92614 Space is limited! RSVP 👉 heyor.ca/aoDOGH

Honoring Dorothy Mae Richardson's legacy this #BlackHistoryMonth! Through organizing, advocacy, & unwavering commitment to her neighbors, she helped transform community development, proving that when residents lead, neighborhoods thrive. #EndHomelessnessOC

People are one connection away from exiting homelessness! Never underestimate the power of community💥 Connect with @211OrangeCounty 24/7, free, and confidentially: 📞 Call 2-1-1 📱Text your ZIP code to 898-211 👩‍💻 211OC.org #EndHomelessnessOC #HomelessnessResources

Join our timely Community Chat with Alex Visotzky, Senior Policy Fellow with the @naehomelessness, to discuss tangible solutions. All are welcome! 📅 Thursday, February 26 💻 Free & virtual 🔗 RSVP: heyor.ca/hg8USP heyor.ca/hg8USP #EndHomelessnessOC

Join our Intro to Housing Advocacy gatherings to learn, connect, and be part of positive solutions in our community! Tuesday, February 24, from 12-1PM 💻 Free & virtual 🔗 See you there: heyor.ca/bDOIFL Let's help our neighbors go from surviving to thriving 👐

Flaunt your #ThePersonInFrontofYou custom T-shirt for good! On the 17th of every month, we'll take a moment to honor the 17,145 people in Orange County who were affected by homelessness: our neighbors and friends. Put yours on. Start the conversation. #EndHomelessnessOC