Orange County, California is the third largest county in the state, with a population of 3,166,461. If Orange County were a country, its gross metro product in 2008 would rank 45th in the world. Orange County is the 15th top producing economy in the nation. Yet, with all of these riches, our neighbors are hurting. The Real Homeless will tell their stories and shatter the myths, perceptions, and prejudices surrounding homelessness. Thank you for joining us in this conversation. The Orange County Rescue Mission (function() { window.PinIt = window.PinIt || { loaded:false }; if (window.PinIt.loaded) return; window.PinIt.loaded = true; function async_load(){ var s = document.createElement("script"); s.type = "text/javascript"; s.async = true; if (window.location.protocol == "https:") s.src = "https://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"; else s.src = "http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"; var x = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); } if (window.attachEvent) window.attachEvent("onload", async_load); else window.addEventListener("load", async_load, false); })(); Tumblr (3.0; @therealhomeless)http://www.realhomeless.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mapr7lreZu1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Today is World Gratitude Day : we’re thankful for the countless donors & volunteers that make the Orange County Rescue Mission possible #attitudeofgrattitude (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/31995374901http://www.realhomeless.com/post/31995374901Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:54:57 -0400attitudeofgrattitude<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mao3jyxBYc1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Some of the OCRM warehouse guys delivering furniture to one of our Strong Beginnings families in Santa Ana. #hope #rescue #payitforward (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/31941522506http://www.realhomeless.com/post/31941522506Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:26:21 -0400payitforwardrescuehope<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/46831099" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Orange County Rescue Mission serves hot meals with the Chili Van Outreach between Santa Ana and Dana Point where a bowl of chili is the gateway to the possibility of restored life, relationships, career, education, and opportunity.</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/28577026179http://www.realhomeless.com/post/28577026179Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:45:32 -0400homelessoutreachstreetsloveserveGodrescuechili<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7zp49Z4ZC1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>be the change in the world :: love</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/28355110378http://www.realhomeless.com/post/28355110378Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:04:57 -0400rescuestreetoutreachhomelessGodlove<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JadLU8t_6DE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/28016231166http://www.realhomeless.com/post/28016231166Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:13:12 -0400homelessstreet outreachGodloverescue<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7n0clfYSA1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>we are a family of redeemed stories and restored lives :: and you are a part of that :: rescuemission.org</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27868169637http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27868169637Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:38:44 -0400homelessrestoredoutreachstreetsrescueredeemGodlove<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/j9c8xntRIws?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Mark is homeless in Santa Ana :: Here is a little bit about his story.</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27652430838http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27652430838Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:53:01 -0400homelessstreetoutreachGodlove<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7foerK47n1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Santa Ana Civic Center, Chili Van Outreach : serve hope and the love of God with us on Thursday nights!!!</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27591440063http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27591440063Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:37:38 -0400outreachstreetsrescuehomelessloveGod<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7foamYygV1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>some of the Village Of Hope kiddos in their new sandbox provided by Westcoast Connections !!! Thanks guys!</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27591281776http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27591281776Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:35:10 -0400kidsresucesummer days<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cQYImNyxZaw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Gene & Tasha’s journey to the Village of Hope began with a bowl of chili and now they are able to pay it forward by serving the very community of people they lived on the streets with. A courageous couple, hear their perspective on transitioning from the streets of Santa Ana to a new life of hope.</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27414741388http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27414741388Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:51:00 -0400chili vanstreet outreachhomelessserveGodlove<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m74kr86FZL1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Need an idea to beat the summer heat while the kids are out of school? Why not set up a lemonade stand as a family and dedicate part of your profits to the least, the last, and the lost of your community? Partner with us as Orange County’s Rescue Mission: <a href="http://www.rescuemission.org/" target="_blank">http://www.rescuemission.org/</a></p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27189248530http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27189248530Sat, 14 Jul 2012 08:01:31 -0400rescuesummermissiondonatecharitygenerousgiving Guest post from one of our newest team members on staff at the Orange County Rescue Mission ::...http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27158502621http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27158502621Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:23:14 -0400guest blogjoyhopeworkrescuemission<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m741k6omU51r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our Chili Van and Mobile Medical Clinic serve every Thursday at the Santa Ana Civic Center. Mark is one of many in Orange County currently living out of his truck that eats with us on Thursdays. Did you read his story in our July newsletter? He says most of his co-workers don’t even know he is homeless…</p> <p>rescuemission.org</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27134248368http://www.realhomeless.com/post/27134248368Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:50:29 -0400homelessrescueserveempowerhope<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ypd4APWn1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>a day in the life at the Village of Hope : Rene & Karen in the kitchen!</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26925673918http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26925673918Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:39:03 -0400Village of HopeRescuemission<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6x2qsk8TT1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>partner with us :: rescuemission.org</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26864404991http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26864404991Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:32:51 -0400neighborsloverescuemissionGod<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6rdl84NXf1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>we want to be a people that shed light and rise out of the darkness : The Orange County Rescue Mission {rescuemission.org}</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26653315062http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26653315062Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:41:32 -0400rescuemissionGodshinestarsdarkness<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ek9tzJ0r1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26173444380http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26173444380Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:37:05 -0400quotesGodfreedom<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/a2dyYQAKYFU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>From a young age, Johnny’s life was defined by drugs, gangs and prison. Now at the Village of Hope, he has hope for his family and future and faith rooted in God.</p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26096942069http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26096942069Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:58:00 -0400videohomelessdrugsrescueGodfaithhope<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ano8waTT1r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>we want to help the least, the last & the lost walk into the greatness that God has created them to be and live a life of resilient purpose in relationship with their creator</p> <p><a href="http://www.rescuemission.org/" target="_blank">http://www.rescuemission.org/</a></p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26022729625http://www.realhomeless.com/post/26022729625Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:00:00 -0400rescuemissionhomelesspurpose<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m68xaucnD71r5he2qo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>we must see our neighbors, even those that live on the streets, as God sees them.</p> <p>partner with us on our weekly outreaches</p> <p><a href="http://www.rescuemission.org/" target="_blank">http://www.rescuemission.org/</a></p>http://www.realhomeless.com/post/25956367171http://www.realhomeless.com/post/25956367171Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:32:54 -0400Rescue MissionCaliforniastreetshomelessoutreachGod