Family Promise has embarked upon a project to triple its capacity to house the homeless of Orange County by building and staffing the House of Ruth. This is a new housing community and a Navigation Center. Seven apartment-style housing units ranging in size from one to three bedrooms will provide short-term
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Families Forward needs pantry and school supplies in July For the past several years, our Mission and Service Ministry has been proud to support Families Forward, among the highest rated programs for the homeless in the United States. They use their donations efficiently and transparently, and they’re located right here in
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In May, Mission and Service will collect food for Radiant Health Centers, which provides the LBGBTQ+ community with medical services that are compassionate and comprehensive while continuing to serve those with HIV. They also serve the mental health and nutritional needs of the LBGBTQ+ individuals who are economically stressed. Like
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A big thank you to all who participated in the Mission and Service Ministry January collection for the homeless. Through a contact via Isaiah House, this was the first time that we had designated an entire month for a focused collection and were overwhelmed with the congregation’s gracious support. Friends
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There are 12 families (40 individuals of which 20 are kids) seeking adoption. Family Promise suggests 1-2 gifts for approximately $75 for adults and about $150 for 1-3 items per child. Every parent is providing a list of needed/wanted items. You can shop individually and deliver the gifts to Family Promise by
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Be part of the IUCC toy drive for Families Forward Would you like to make a difference in the life of a child and warm your heart at the same time? IUCC has had a long standing relationship with Families Forward. This wonderful organization has received four stars from Charity
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The 2020 OC AIDS Walk is going virtual! We will still have our IUCC Walk the Walkers Team, and potential “walkers” can sign up just like they have in the past. “From April 1st through May 30, we will walk, jog and salsa dance in our own living rooms to help
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UPDATE: Due to health concerns, this class has been postponed. Homelessness has reached crisis levels both locally and nationally. Many factors, including misinformation and myths, contribute to this growing problem. This Homelessness 101 presentation will provide information and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this issue.
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IUCC’s Mission and Service Ministry is partnering with the Global Ministries Committee of regional UCC and DOC churches to bring clean water to people in need. The committee has sent work teams to Nicaragua over the last decade. They have worked on reforestation projects and rebuilt a water system that
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On January 24, 13 IUCC members and one friend toured Republic Services residential recycling facility in Anaheim. Terry LePage and other members of the GREEENfaith Committee organized the trip. Here’ are her comments: “The scale is truly impressive! Recycling Coordinator Cathy Nguyen gave an insider’s view on the challenges of
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