Orange County Community Housing Corp.
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March 18, 2012
For 35 years OCCHC has been a leader and advocate for affordable housing in Orange County. But they are more than a home builder and landlord; all staff members are also angels for the extremely low income families in the county. As a board member I am astonished at each meeting with the level to which they serve their tenants. From services to help improve job skills and job seeking opportunities; to help and support for advanced education. Unlike a typical landlord, OCCHC’s mission is to help improve their tenant’s financial position through education. It is no surprise that former OCCHC tenants and employees are now leaders and affordable housing advocates in the community. In fact, several nonprofits and for-profit community development and housing entities in Orange County received initial support from OCCHC. What an awesome opportunity to serve!
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Definitely
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Life-changing
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 10, 2011
OCCHC provides affordable housing and support for hundreds of students though their award winning Stepping Up program. The staff is professional and the Board of Directors highly engaged and provides direction and oversight. A lesser known, but equally important, is educational role the organization provides on community development and affordable housing policy matters.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
participating in public events with OCCHC staff and board
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Clone them several times over...
November 18, 2010
This organization is amazing. They make a difference in peoples lives. That's why my wife and I continue to support the organization, even after we moved to Texas 1 1/2 years ago. I have also participated on the Advisory Board. There is so much need and never enough resources to serve all of the need. Over the 10 years we have been involved, we have got to know many young men and women that have been positively impacted by the programs of this organization. Wow!!!! If you want to warm your heart, support this organization.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being on the Advisory Board and being a Donor
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand it and work hard on getting more supporters. I would also grow the endowment program.
August 29, 2010
The OCCHC has proven over the years to know how to directly impact the lives of people who simply need assistance in finding affordable housing. This is the first step to improving our economy, as a stable living environment allows children and whole families to flourish and pursue educational advances. OCCHC has a skilled team that is dedicated to helping people achieve a better life, and I have seen the results on a daily basis crossing paths with their tenants.
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Dealing with their team members and tenants during the past ten years has enabled me to see the many benefits they provide to the community. As an office neighbor, and now board member, I can attest to their persistence and commitment to helping people.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Truly dedicated to making every dollar raised go to the mission of the organization, in effect providing affordable housing.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
August 24, 2010
The combination of secure and safe housing along with targeted educational programs provides an incredible foundation that helps entire families transition toward self-sufficiency. Not only is this organization addressing the root causes of generational poverty, they are also giving their residents the tools to create their own futures.
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I have been a volunteer and donor for many years. The stories of lives changes are endless. I will always support this amazing organization. I know of no other like it.
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2010
July 12, 2010
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My family became OCCHC residents in 2001. My husband and I have 5 children. Prior to coming to OCCHC, we had been through some very hard times that included homelessness, followed by living for two years in a transitional shelter just to get on our feet. Even after making many positive strides in the right direction, chances were very slim that we could afford to live in Orange County and raise our 5 young children on our limited incomes. At the time that we were accepted by OCCHC, I asked if it would be possible for me to return to school. This had always been a dream of mine and I could see it as a way for me to help better support my family, but it seemed unachievable because I had to work full-time and care for my children. We were elated when we heard the answer, "Yes! Yes you can go to school." One reason this was possible was because our rent would be affordable and I didn't have to work full-time, but could instead attend school full-time. Immediately after moving into our apartment I enrolled at community college. Two years later I graduated with a 4.0 gpa and honors and transferred to UCI on a full scholarship. Two years after that I graduated Summa Cum Laude and transferred to CSU Long Beach to pursue my Masters degree. I now work at OCCHC and am able to support my family. We are now looking forward to purchasing a home in the near future and continuing to push forward as we prepare our children for college. We sincerely thank OCCHC for providing our family with hope and a safe home while allowing us to improve our lives. This has made all the difference in where we are today.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Housing, school, employment, and giving back.
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2009
June 13, 2010
The team at Orange County Community Housing Corporaton are unsung heroes. For more than 30 years they have devised ways to house and educate large, low-income families and have done it without making the job about themselves. They never toot their own horn. Their focus on mentoring and educating young people is exemplary. Let's all give more to this great organization so the number of families impacted reaches the thousands! Melody Nava - Advisory Board member - 20 years
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Stepping Up OCCHC Kennedy Commission Project Self-Sufficiency Affordable Housing Clearinghouse
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 12, 2010
I have been involved with OCCHC for over a dozen years and have seen it grow from a small organization with great ideals to a great organization with lofty goals that are being achieved. Allen has an unbelievable knack to attract a staff of "doers" that have great intelligence, caring and the ability to make it happen regardless of the obstacles that need to be overcome. They have transformed themselves into an innovated organization that is making a big difference in a population of disadvantaged kids (and parents) and giving them the tools to not only succedd but to make a difference for others as well. They have found the secret to breaking the cycle of failure and making it a cycle of success. OCCHC has been one of our foundations most productive partnerships. It is a super example of our money well spent.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing young kids grow, learn and get some self confidence and understand that education and self worth are the key to long term success. The very limited but exptremely efficient OCCHC staff just don't ccept failure and the results show it.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 9, 2010
In a foot race, the staff at OCCHC would beat the Eveready Bunny. The College Awareness Program (CAP), a major part of the Educational arm of the organization, is second to none in the quality of work they do with today's youth. From my perspective, CAP has no equal.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
working on the Education Commitee of OCCHC. Monica and her staff are simply second to none.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 7, 2010
Orange County Community Housing is a great organization that shows professionalism and courtesy in dealing with less fortunate individuals in seek of a better life. Staff at OCCHC are very dedicated and always show great interest and sympathy. Thanks to their exemplary work habits many lives have been drastically changed in numerous ways.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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