End Homelessness OC

🏠 "Having a home unlocks a world of opportunity." —Dionte, WelcomeHomeOC housing beneficiary May is #FosterCareAwarenessMonth! 💛 Hear from three former foster youth housed through our #WelcomeHomeOC program about what having a home means to them. #EndHomelessnessOC

Our next Community Chat is focused on this very topic! Join our virtual conversation to hear firsthand about the unique housing challenges older women face in Orange County. 🗓 Tuesday, May 26, 12 PM All are welcome to RSVP: heyor.ca/gtYlvT

Housing instability takes a toll on mental health. 🧡 This Mental Health Awareness Month, connect with @211OrangeCounty 24/7, free, and confidentially for stress-free resources: 📞 Call 2-1-1 📱Text your ZIP code to 898-211 👩‍💻 211OC.org #EndHomelessnessOC

We loved teaming up with @PBSSoCal for their Talking Neighbor to Neighbor initiative, inviting us to learn about the issues while building neighborly connections! 📌 Save the date for our next collaborative film screening event on May 28: events.pbssocal.org/OCMay

Learn what Orange County is doing for our neighbors experiencing homelessness! Get the facts & hear the latest community updates at next week's Homelessness 101 Class. 📅 Tuesday, May 19, 12-2pm 💻 Free & virtual 🔗 RSVP: heyor.ca/TBCrPk #EndHomelessnessOC

Last week, our team at United to End Homelessness supported Anaheim Union HS students through mock interviews alongside United for Student Success, a partner initiative at @unitedwayoc. We’re grateful to be part of a community effort that invests in young people!

We're counting down the days until our next Community Chat! Join the virtual conversation to learn about the unique housing challenges older women face in Orange County. Hear from Brateil Aghasi, CEO of @WISEPlace! 🗓 Tuesday, May 26 🕛 12 PM 🔗 RSVP: heyor.ca/gtYlvT

This #MothersDay, we honor the strength, resilience, and care that mothers bring to their families and our community.🌸 Safe and stable housing, access to resources, and a strong community, moms and their families can move toward lasting wellbeing. 🫂 #EndHomelessnessOC

1.5 million students are identified as #homeless in U.S. public schools. But that may not be the full picture. Our new policy brief, “Undercounted and Underserved?”, suggests thousands more students may be going unrecognized … and unsupported. [1/2]

‼️ 51% of those surveyed in the 2025 "Falling Through the Safety Net" report said the high cost of living contributed to homelessness. heyor.ca/88Qrco Investing in housing that’s affordable and accessible strengthens communities so they thrive! #EndHomelessnessOC

Join us for our upcoming May Community Chat, a virtual conversation on a growing reality: older women facing homelessness. We’re honored to welcome Brateil Aghasi, CEO of @WISEPlace, as our speaker! 🗓 Tuesday, May 26 🕛 12 PM 🙌 All are welcome! RSVP: heyor.ca/gtYlvT

@ArezkiToua88865 @FriendshipShelt Thank you for sharing 🧡

@HomelessnessOC @FriendshipShelt @HomelessnessOC Such a vital discussion. The connection between housing stability and overall well-being cannot be ignored. As someone currently facing a difficult homelessness case, I hope this discussion helps change how our community views these challenges.

How are homelessness and mental health connected? 📷 Holly Viloria of @FriendshipShelt untangles misconceptions and the staggering stigma homeless people face in our communities. Watch. Share. Help #EndHomelessnessOC Learn more via our YouTube Channel: heyor.ca/TJodIN

63.42% of people experiencing homelessness in Orange County have been, or are currently, part of the local workforce. This International Workers’ Day, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive and the dignity of a safe place to call home. #EndHomelessnessOC #MayDay

A motel along El Camino Real in San Clemente will officially be transformed into permanent supportive housing, supported by a $500K grant from @caloptima! 📷📷 Read the details by @sctimesnews: heyor.ca/htRLoi An impactful solution helping #EndHomelessnessOC!

As a community, we have a role to play in helping #EndHomelessnessOC 🙌 Start by connecting with like-minded neighbors and hearing the latest housing updates during next week's Homelessness 101 Class! 📅 Tuesday, May 5 at 12pm 💻 Free & virtual 🔗 heyor.ca/2WSzkh

In honor of #NationalTellYourStoryDay, we're sharing voices from the Orange County community about what home truly means.✨ What makes YOU think of home? Comment below to share your voice and uplift those experiencing housing insecurity! #EndHomelessnessOC

🚨 Reminder for Orange County residents: Encourage your city to apply for funding to support affordable and permanent supportive housing! 📣 Take action to see if your city qualifies & contact your city officials to ask them to apply. ochft.org/notice-of-fund…

Our goal? To #EndHomelessnessOC for every one of our neighbors experiencing housing instability. 🙌 Hear the latest community updates during our dynamic Intro to Housing Advocacy class! 🌷 Wednesday, April 29 💻 Free & virtual 🔗 Register now: heyor.ca/rZL9uZ

Affordable and supportive housing can be part of the climate solution 🌎 This #EarthDay, we’re highlighting the efforts led by @jamboreehousing to show what’s possible: energy-efficient design, reduced impact, and ideal locations to help cut down on long commutes and emissions!