Orange County Rescue Mission is an IRFA member.

When Amanda discovered her husband of seven years was doing meth, she gave him an ultimatum. “You have to go or the drugs have to go,” she told him firmly. Much to her amazement, he chose his drug habit over his marriage. “OK, I’ll just go start a new family,” he said casually — and walked out on Amanda and their two children. Amanda was stunned. She hadn’t worked in years, having always depended on her husband to pay the bills. She was terrified by the thought of having to make it on her own. In fact, the very thought made her burst into tears. So you can imagine her relief when a spot opened up at the Orange County Rescue Mission, thanks to friends like you.

“This place doesn’t feel like a homeless shelter,” she says. “It feels more like home. I have so much support. My kids have made new friends. I feel very blessed to be here.” Since coming to the Rescue Mission last November, Amanda says she’s learned a lot about relationships, boundaries, and perhaps most important, about how much God loves her. “When I was down, the Rescue Mission gave me hope,” she says. “I’ve since learned the only thing you can depend on is God. As long as I focus on Him, I can still have joy — no matter what’s happening.”As for her future, she says she pictures herself as a school counselor. “That’s where my heart is,” she says. “I know the Lord will provide.”

Our Mission:

To minister the love of Jesus Christ to the Least, the Last, and the Lost of our Community through the provision of assistance in the areas of guidance, counseling, education, job training, shelter, food, clothing, health care and independent living communities.

Our Philosophy:

As a ministry is to operate in a dynamic, entrepreneurial manner, expecting to grow and expand numerically, programmatically, and geographically. We seek to be constantly challenged with fresh vision and well-prepared strategies that originate with the President and the senior professional staff, and that are refined, confirmed, and approved by the Board of Directors prior to implementation.

Our Value:

Inspiration of Hope in those we serve. Excellence in everything we do. Leadership centered on servanthood. Respect for each person as an inpidual. Integrity and accountability. Moving our clients toward self-sufficiency. Commitment to spiritual, emotional, social and vocational growth. Maintaining an environment that fosters teamwork, success and trust.