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SUMMARY:Intro to Housing Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of housing advocacy and how you can help move affordable housing solutions forward in Orange County.\n\n\nHousing affordability is one of Orange County’s most urgent challenges\, and community voices like yours can help move lasting solutions forward. In this Intro to Housing Advocacy session\, you’ll learn the basics of housing advocacy and how local policies shape housing access and stability. \nYou’ll leave with a practical overview\, simple advocacy tools you can use right away\, and clear steps to stay involved through the Housing Champions Advocacy Network. \nHelp build an Orange County where everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home. \nTo learn more about the Housing Champions Advocacy Network\, visit unitedtoendhomelessness.org/housing-champions
URL:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/intro-to-housing-advocacy-37/
LOCATION:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/intro-to-housing-advocacy-37/
CATEGORIES:4 Million Moments of Impact,Advocacy,United to End Homelessness
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SUMMARY:Who Solves Homelessness? An Evening of Live Storytelling and Music
DESCRIPTION:Who solves homelessness? The answer may surprise you. \nEnding homelessness takes an entire community. But who are the people behind the work\, and what can their experiences teach us? \nJoin United to End Homelessness and PBS SoCal for a special evening of live storytelling and music featuring voices connected to the work of addressing homelessness in Orange County. Through personal stories and unique perspectives\, discover the human side of this complex issue\, challenge assumptions\, and consider the role each of us can play in creating lasting change. \nFeatured Storytellers \n\nAllen Burnett\, Community Engagement Manager\, Project Hope Alliance\nBecks Heyhoe-Khalil\, Executive Director of United to End Homelessness\, Orange County United Way\nTimothy Huynh\, Chief Program Officer\, Mercy House\nJason Mercado\, Owner of Sweet Mission\nHannah Poploskie\, Staff Attorney\, Public Law Center\n\nExplore the WHO SOLVES HOMELESSNESS? Photography Exhibit \nArrive early to experience a traveling photography exhibit that brings together black-and-white portraits\, personal stories\, historical milestones\, and local context. Discover how the lives and contributions of people across Orange County are helping shape solutions to homelessness. \nWhether you’re new to the conversation or already engaged in the issue\, this evening offers an opportunity to hear new perspectives\, connect with your community\, and consider what it takes to create lasting change. \nThis special event is part of United to End Homelessness’ annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week campaign and PBS SoCal’s Talking Neighbor to Neighbor initiative. \n5:00 PM | Doors & Photo Exhibit Open\n6:00 PM | Program Begins \nEmceed by Steve Churm\, Founder and Principal of Churm|360 \nMusical performances by The TomiTom Show \nFor more information about the event\, please contact Community@pbssocal.org.
URL:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/who-solves-homelessness-an-evening-of-live-storytelling-and-music/
LOCATION:Witte Hall\, 998 Avocado Ave\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92660\, United States
CATEGORIES:4 Million Moments of Impact,Community Events,United to End Homelessness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T120000
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SUMMARY:Rent or Groceries? The Real Choices Many Families Face | Community Chat
DESCRIPTION:What can the choice between rent and groceries reveal about housing instability\, and how can early support help families stay housed?\n\n\nPaying rent doesn’t always mean a family is financially secure. For some Orange County households\, keeping up with rising housing costs means cutting back on groceries and other essentials. These difficult choices can be an early sign of financial hardship\, long before a family faces a housing crisis. \nRecognizing these warning signs can create opportunities to help families before their housing is at risk. But what does that support look like\, and how can our community respond sooner? \nAs part of our annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week\, our next Community Chat will feature a conversation with LaVal Brewer\, President & CEO of South County Outreach; Hallie Stohler-Plaza\, Alliance Director at Abound Food Care; and Becks Heyhoe-Khalil\, Executive Director of United to End Homelessness at Orange County United Way. \nThey’ll discuss how food insecurity can signal housing instability\, where opportunities for early intervention exist\, and how food assistance\, housing resources\, and community partnerships can help families stay housed.
URL:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/rent-or-groceries-the-real-choices-many-families-face-community-chat/
LOCATION:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/rent-or-groceries-the-real-choices-many-families-face-community-chat/
CATEGORIES:4 Million Moments of Impact,Learn More About Our Community Needs,United to End Homelessness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T120000
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SUMMARY:Hunger and Homelessness 101: Understanding the Connection
DESCRIPTION:Learn how hunger and homelessness intersect in Orange County\, address common misconceptions\, and explore how our community is responding.\n\n\nWhat is the connection between hunger and homelessness? And how can we work together to address these challenges in Orange County? \nFor many individuals and families in our community\, rising housing costs and financial instability can make it difficult to afford nutritious food and other essential needs. Understanding how these challenges intersect is an important step toward identifying solutions that support our neighbors. \nIn partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County\, we’re hosting a free\, online Hunger and Homelessness 101 session as part of our annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. \nJoin Alejandro Santiago\, Community Engagement Manager with United to End Homelessness at Orange County United Way\, and Malia Cary\, Director of Government Affairs and Community Relations with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County\, for an interactive conversation that explores the realities of hunger and homelessness\, addresses common misconceptions\, and highlights how our community is working toward solutions. \nWhether you’re new to these issues or looking to deepen your understanding\, this session is an opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and discover how you can make a difference.
URL:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/hunger-and-homelessness-101-understanding-the-connection/
LOCATION:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/hunger-and-homelessness-101-understanding-the-connection/
CATEGORIES:4 Million Moments of Impact,Learn More About Our Community Needs,United to End Homelessness
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SUMMARY:Homelessness 101 Class
DESCRIPTION:Explore homelessness in Orange County\, break down common myths\, and learn how you can help move solutions forward.\n\n\nHomelessness remains a complex and urgent issue both locally and nationwide. Together\, we can support solutions that strengthen housing stability in Orange County and help ensure everyone has a safe place to call home. \nThrough our Homelessness 101 classes\, we address some of the most frequently asked questions about homelessness\, break down myths\, and share up-to-date local data and best practices that help more neighbors move toward safe\, stable housing. \n\nWhat causes people to experience homelessness?\nWhat is the current state of homelessness in Orange County?\nWhat approaches help reduce homelessness in our community?\nWhat can I do to help?\n\nWhether this is your first introduction to the topic or you’re seeking to deepen your knowledge\, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the issue\, the solutions that are working\, and the steps you can take to make a meaningful impact. \nDiscover how you can be part of building an Orange County where everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home\, and the opportunity to thrive. Together\, we can #EndHomelessnessOC. \nPlease note: Homelessness 101 classes are held online and attendees are required to register in advance.
URL:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/homelessness-101-class-40/
LOCATION:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/homelessness-101-class-40/
CATEGORIES:4 Million Moments of Impact,Learn More About Our Community Needs,United to End Homelessness
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SUMMARY:Intro to Housing Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of housing advocacy and how you can help move affordable housing solutions forward in Orange County.\n\n\nHousing affordability is one of Orange County’s most urgent challenges\, and community voices like yours can help move lasting solutions forward. In this Intro to Housing Advocacy session\, you’ll learn the basics of housing advocacy and how local policies shape housing access and stability. \nYou’ll leave with a practical overview\, simple advocacy tools you can use right away\, and clear steps to stay involved through the Housing Champions Advocacy Network. \nHelp build an Orange County where everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home. \nTo learn more about the Housing Champions Advocacy Network\, visit unitedtoendhomelessness.org/housing-champions
URL:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/intro-to-housing-advocacy-38/
LOCATION:https://unitedwayoc.org/event/intro-to-housing-advocacy-38/
CATEGORIES:4 Million Moments of Impact,Advocacy,United to End Homelessness
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