Serving More. Giving More. Because of You
This past quarter, our community faced increasing financial strain—and your support made all the difference for our Homeless Prevention (HP) program. We provided 135% more in rental and utility assistance than the same time last year. We served 241% [Read More]
Samuelis’ big gift seeks to prevent homelessness – OC Register
Samuelis’ big gift targets homelessness prevention in different way Three nonprofits will use a $7.5 million, no-strings grant to help several hundred families stay off the streets. It also could be a model at a time when philanthropy figures [Read More]
Samueli Foundation Invests in South County Outreach’s Eviction Prevention Work
MEDIA CONTACT Sam Engel 949.870.0819 samantha@Reveilleinc.com SAMUELI FOUNDATION INVESTS $7.5 MILLION IN EVICTION PREVENTION Three Orange County Nonprofits Receive Unrestricted, Flexible Funding for Rental Assistance to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Homelessness CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. (May 20, 2025) — [Read More]
Our Spring 2025 Newsletter is Here!
Get a deeper look at the impact we're making together—stories of hope, housing, and hunger relief await. There’s even more to discover in our Spring Newsletter! Read now: https://www.sco-oc.org/newsletters/
Thanks for supporting Help Them Home 2025!
With your support, South County Outreach was able to raise $6,427 to help end homelessness in Orange County! Thank you to our 38 donors who gave during our 24-hour giving day marathon! On April 23rd, South County Outreach joined 28 organizations [Read More]
Southern California nonprofits could feel pain from Washington spending cuts – OC Register
Southern California nonprofits could feel pain from Washington spending cuts Local nonprofit leaders fear for their groups, and their constituents, if federal money dries up A woman walks along the railroad tracks in Sun Valley as she heads towards [Read More]
Together, We Can Help Them Home
April 23, 2025 –24 Hours to Change Lives At South County Outreach, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. For more than three decades, we’ve been leading the charge in Orange County to [Read More]
Thank you for joining us at Empty Bowls 2025!
SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH REDEFINES THE GALA EXPERIENCE AT 2025 EMPTY BOWLS: “SETTING THE TABLE FOR CHANGE” Guests step into the heart of the mission at a bold, immersive event that prioritizes impact over tradition. [Read More]
South County Outreach Thanks Cheryl Flohr for Her Outstanding Service
Recognizing Cheryl Flohr’s Exceptional Leadership and Dedication to South County Outreach Irvine, CA – [March 31, 2025] – South County Outreach (SCO) would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Cheryl Flohr for her years of dedicated service to the [Read More]
Look who’s joining us at Empty Bowls 2025!
Step through the doors of South County Outreach and into a place where community, compassion, and change come together. This is more than just a fundraiser — it’s an invitation into our home, where lives [Read More]
The Power of Volunteering
The Power of Volunteering If you’re searching for deeper fulfillment beyond your career, volunteering is a powerful way to find it. The impact you make doesn’t have to be grand—starting small can create meaningful change. Here’s how to get started. [Read More]
Celebrating the Retirement of a South County Outreach Icon: Bunni Ickes
After 35 years of service, South County Outreach is bidding a heartfelt farewell to a cherished team member and community champion, Bunni Ickes, who concluded her extraordinary journey with the organization at the end of 2024. Bunni’s incredible journey [Read More]
