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In Orange County, one in five children live in poverty.

Over 46% of those we help are under 18 years of age.

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Source: kidsdata.org
Over 400,000 Orange County residents are poor.

We prevent hunger and homelessness in Orange County.

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Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition
We move families and individuals from dependency to self-sufficiency.

We touch over 50,000 in need each year.

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Over 56,506 encounters with children and adults
11,000 unique people were reached
Over 46% of those reached are children under 18
15% of people FAM reaches are seniors, a growing vulnerable population
92 homeless mothers and children and single women were sheltered through Gilchrist House, FAM’s interim homeless shelter
$2 million in food, personal care items, and clothing were redistributed to people in need

March 2018 Newsletter Update

Jack came into FAM’s Resource Center several days ago. He was profoundly stressed, overwhelmed and desperate. He was visibly agitated, anxious to talk with a skilled FAM case manager. Unfortunately, it was a very busy day here. Jack seemed exasperated as he waited. As soon as she could, FAM case manager...

February 2018 Newsletter Update
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January 2018 Newsletter Update
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December 2017 Newsletter Update
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Fall 2017 Newsletter Update
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San Clemente
Resource Center

Administrative Offices, Weekday Distribution & Second Saturdays

1030 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673

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San Juan
Capistrano Satellite

Wednesday Distribution
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

32202 Del Obispo Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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Laguna Niguel
Satellite

Thursday Distribution
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

30071 Ivy Glenn Drive
Laguna Niguel 92677

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Opening April 12, 2018

Dana Point
Satellite

Friday Distribution
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

26010 Domingo Ave
Dana Point, CA 92624

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In Orange County, one in five children live in poverty.

Over 46% of those we help are under 18 years of age.

Over 400,000 Orange County residents are poor.

We prevent hunger and homelessness in Orange County.

We move families and individuals from dependency to self-sufficiency.

We touch over 50,000 in need each year.

Find Help

Provide Assistance

Give Money

A Snapshot of FAM Last Year

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