United to End Homelessness

Last week, the Community Strategies team collaborated with Fairview Community Church to co-host a Homelessness 101 training in Costa Mesa. This was a fantastic opportunity for the community to learn about solutions to homelessness and the work already happening in their backyards. Homelessness can be solved when we all work in unity! ?? A special thank you goes to the Fairview Church community: Val Parker, Matthew, and Dr. Rev. Monica Corsaro. ??? Learn about our upcoming events: https://heyor.ca/9IzRHs Contact us to host a training in your community!

?? Show up for your community with our Homelessness 101 training and leave with actionable steps to use your voice to change the conversation. Our neighbors need real solutions to #EndHomelessnessOC ?? Our next class is tomorrow. RSVP today! https://heyor.ca/AnTAad

Join the conversation on housing insecurity among the Trans, Gender Diverse, and Intersex (TGI) community in Orange County! Khloe Rios-Wyatt, Founder & CEO of Alianza Translatinx, will lead the Community Chat on September 12 and share the unique housing challenges and barriers the TGI communities face. We'll also dive into the newly released "Orange County's Inaugural TGI Survey: We Deserve Housing Justice" report. Save your spot - RSVP today! https://heyor.ca/TpvbKA

A huge THANK YOU to all the Orange County libraries and community centers that open their doors to care for our unhoused neighbors during the scorching heat! Your generosity and compassion provide a safe haven when it's needed most. ?? Check out this resource for a list of cooling centers: https://heyor.ca/kd1eW3 Together, let's continue to support and protect our community. ?? #EndHomelessnessOC

What's one thing you can do for your unhoused neighbors when the weather gets extreme? ?? Carry extra water bottles with you and share them when you can – every little act of kindness makes a difference! #EndHomelessnessOC

Don't miss out on this powerful conversation about housing insecurity in the Trans, Gender Diverse, and Intersex (TGI) community in Orange County! ????? Join us on September 12 for an eye-opening online Community Chat. We're thrilled that Khloe Rios-Wyatt, Founder & CEO of Alianza Translatinx, the first transgender-led organization by transgender people of color in OC, will inform our conversation. Khloe will break down the unique housing challenges and barriers the TGI community faces. ?? And that's not all! We'll also dive into the newly released "Orange County’s Inaugural TGI Survey: We Deserve Housing Justice" report—exploring the needs and voices of 159 TGI respondents through a community lens. This is the first survey of its kind in OC, and it's a must-see! Be part of the movement for housing justice. RSVP now and let's work together to #EndHomelessnessOC! ??? https://heyor.ca/TpvbKA

?? Take one small action today to #EndHomelessnessOC! Sign our petition now and use your voice to urge compassion, dignity, and respect for the thousands of people facing homelessness. ?? Join the movement to unite for a solution – no single entity can do it alone! https://heyor.ca/474iB6

?? Homelessness affects us all. Join the movement to create lasting change. Our Homelessness 101 training will equip you with knowledge and practical ways to make a difference. Discover how your voice can amplify real solutions and inspire action within our community. Don't miss this opportunity to #EndHomelessnessOC. Reserve your spot now: https://heyor.ca/AnTAad

Recent polling shows that 54% of renters think it's unlikely they'll ever be able to own a home after surging home prices help sustain an affordability crisis. Read on: https://heyor.ca/n2uQnF For many, purchasing a home feels like it will remain an American dream, yet more can always be done to change housing policies and compel meaningful changes locally and nationwide! Will you join in turning pessimism into action? #EndHomelessnessOC

Let's shine a light on an often-overlooked reality—over 60% of those experiencing homelessness in Orange County are employed. ?? Despite holding jobs, many in our community still struggle to find affordable and stable housing. Join us in the fight to #EndHomelessnessOC. ?? Together, we can create a stronger, more equitable Orange County for all, where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity and security. ???? #LaborDay