Empowered By Orange County United Way

Changing the Conversation About Homelessness
in Orange County

NOV. 1-18, 2023

#HHWeekOC

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Get the latest news and updates leading up to this year’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week campaign.

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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is a national effort that a group of Orange County organizations participate in every year by creating a county-wide campaign to draw attention to the issue of homelessness in our community. Join us for this year’s campaign and help change the conversation about homelessness in Orange County.

Take Action

Spread the Word!

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Use our social media toolkit to post on your social media channels and encourage others in your network to participate during #HHWeekOC.
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Attend an Event!

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Learn about the economics of housing affordability, the connections between mental health and homelessness, and connect with local neighbors on the misconceptions of homelessness in OC!
Register Now »

Spread the Word!

Get the Kit »
Use our social media toolkit to post on your social media and encourage others in your network to participate during #HHWeekOC.

Stay tuned for the release of our social media toolkit!

Attend an Event!

Register Now »
Learn about the economics of housing affordability, the connections between mental health and homelessness, and connect with local neighbors on the misconceptions of homelessness in OC!
Register Now »

Test your knowledge!

Take the Quiz »
Take Our Housing and Human Rights Quiz
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Engage in Advocacy!

Connect with Local Officials »
Share your thoughts on housing with elected leaders.
Connect with Local Officials »

Spread the Word!

Use our social media toolkit to post on your social media and encourage others in your network to participate during #HHWeekOC.

Stay tuned for the release of our social media toolkit!

Attend an Event!

Learn about the economics of housing affordability, the connections between mental health and homelessness, and connect with local neighbors on the misconceptions of homelessness in OC!

Changing the Conversation About Homelessness in Orange County

Register To Attend An Event

#HHWeekOC Economics of Affordability

#HHWeekOC Economics of Affordability

Join us as we explore the relationship between affordability and homelessness, and challenge assumptions that limit our ability to find solutions for the entire community.

Mental Health and Homelessness | Community Chat Series

Mental Health and Homelessness | Community Chat Series

Tune in for our three-part Community Chat series looking at the connection between mental health and homelessness in Orange County.

Nov. 9 | Part One | Register »

Nov. 16 | Part Two | Register »

Nov. 30 | Part Three | Register »

#HHWeekOC Table Talks

#HHWeekOC Table Talk | Regional Event Series

Connect with other OC residents in a guided discussion about the misconceptions of homelessness during this in-person regional event series.

Nov. 13 | South OC | Register »

Nov. 14 | North OC | Register »

Engage in Housing Advocacy

Attend a local city council meeting and/or send an email to the Orange County Board of Supervisors below!

A Special Thank You to the Orange County Continuum of Care Lived Experience Advisory Committee and Other Organizations Who Came Together to Create this Year’s Campaign

2-1-1 Orange County logo
American Family Housing logo
Chrysalis logo
Families Forward logo
Family Assistance Ministries logo
Friendship Shelter logo
Illumination Foundation logo
United to End Homelessness logo
Welcoming Neighbors Home logo

Other Community Events

NOV

1

Eagleman Housing Project: Cultural Awareness Sharing

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NOV

12

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Sunday hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Orange

Learn More »

NOV

12

“Grow the Circle Wide” hosted by Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Learn More »

NOV

15

Building Housing in “God’s Backyard”: SB4 in Orange County hosted by People for Housing OC

Register »

Contact Us

For more information about Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week,
please contact Ami Lief, Operations and Events Manager via email.