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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

Giving Day 2018

Giving Day April 25th FAM and 15 collaborating nonprofit organizations’ are joining together to raise funds to fight homelessness in this year’s 24 hour fundraiser ‘Help Them Home’. Funds raised will be used to help homeless families and individuals. The need is greater than ever. You can join in the fight...

FAM's 2nd Annual Gala to be held May…
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March 2018 Newsletter Update
Jack came into FAM’s Resource Center several days ago. He was profoundly stressed, overwhelmed and desperate…
February 2018 Newsletter Update
Your partnership makes the ministry of Family Assistance Ministries possible. We all count it a privilege…
January 2018 Newsletter Update
You give hope to so many. For you, I am truly grateful. As you read, prepare for…
FAM Offers Free Tax Preparation
Every year, Family Assistance Ministries provides free tax preparation and tax advice for low-income individuals and…

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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