Helping The Homeless With The
Right People
Right Resources
Right Now
Our Mission Statement
The HOPE Center of Orange County is a ground-breaking multi-city, multi-disciplinary partnership that seeks to establish community-wide coordination and standardization in homeless outreach and engagement by centralizing resources, coordinating responses, and integrating data.
Our Mission is to help individuals experiencing homelessness in the North Orange County Service Planning Area (SPA) gain more reliable relief and consistent support. The HOPE Center’s mantra is “The right resource to the right person at the right time.” We work diligently to align the efforts and strategies of North Orange County cities, community-based organizations, behavioral health street practitioners, and community health workers to improve the capacity of the homeless services system to effectively plan, manage, and allocate resources so that responses are appropriate and expedient.
Helping One Family At A Time
A Success Story
Outreach in Action
HOPE Center Outreach Coordinators met a couple in Fullerton during outreach in the area of Orangethorpe and Harbor.
The couple had previously worked with other local outreach agencies but had been resistant to shelter and housing assistance. After several contacts and calls from concerned community members, they were finally open to working together toward permanent housing.
We are continuing to make great progress, including assisting with obtaining a birth certificate, replacing their broken wagon wheel so they could transport their belongings, and clearing up a warrant. They are on a path toward permanent housing
We are grateful for the community members and our local partners – including Fullerton Act and Fullerton PD, who have helped make this happen.
Member Spotlight
Meet Our Amazing Team
Guillermo Mendez Clara
Guillermo has been working in homeless services since 2019.
He graduated with a bachelor’s in Criminology from California State University, Long Beach.
He began working in the largest homeless shelter in Orange County, which housed over 400 individuals. He then transitioned into street outreach with a local non-profit agency in the City of Santa Ana.
Shortly after, he was given the opportunity to conduct street outreach at the city level with the City of Stanton.
At the City of Stanton, Guillermo was involved in early conversations in what is now the HOPE Center of Orange County, and the agency’s mission to address homelessness.
News & Resources
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October 2023 Newsletter
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A word from our governor.
“I’m extraordinarily enthusiastic about what this state has done to seed real reforms and real strategies to support novel programs like this that are all about data… all about outcomes… creating platforms – literally and figuratively – of engagement… breaking down silos… and creating partnerships.”
– Governor Gavin Newsom
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One of the many things we are grateful for is the hard work and support of our staff, partners, and clients we are honored to serve.
In observance of the holiday, the HOPE Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, 11/23-11/24.
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Employee Spotlight 🌟 Outreach Coordinator Angel Palencia
With a passion for making a difference in the community, Angel joined the HOPE Center team in February 2023. With over four years of valuable experience in both the public and nonprofit sectors, Angel excels in case management and outreach services. Prior to joining HOPE Center, Angel made significant contributions during his tenure with the City of Stanton. He holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from CSU Dominguez Hills. His wealth of knowledge and experience make him an invaluable asset to the HOPE Center team.
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Our team has been working hard alongside our partners to assist those experiencing homelessness, making a difference in the communities we serve, one contact at a time.
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Our partners at Volunteers of America - Los Angeles have been indispensable in enhancing our mission. Their dedication amplifies our ability to provide essential services ranging from mental health support to basic necessities for those in need.
Find out more about the amazing work they do at voala.org
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