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Free food distributions in Santa Ana set for this weekend

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Upcoming free food pantries available for the public:

  • EVERY FRIDAY – Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St., 12-4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 12 – Sikh Center of Orange County drive-through food pantry and toy giveaway, 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Enter on South Greenville Street.
  • Saturday, Dec. 12 – Power of One Foundation (POOF) drive-through food distribution, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 19 – Power of One Foundation (POOF) drive-through food distribution, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The entrance is on Fairview Drive at Gate 3 beginning at 6 a.m.

Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County at: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Distribuciones de Comida Gratis en Santa Ana

Dispensas de comida gratis disponibles para el público:

TODOS LOS VIERNES – Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St., 12-4 p.m.
• Sábado 12 de diciembre – Sikh Center of Orange County dispensa de comida y regalos al carro, 8-10:30 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave. Entrada por South Greenville Street.
• Sábado 12 de diciembre – Power of One Foundation (POOF) dispensa de comida al carro, de 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. en Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. La fila empieza por Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m.
• Sábado 19 de diciembre – Power of One Foundation (POOF) dispensa de comida al carro, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. La entrada está por Fairview Drive en la Entrada 3 a partir de las 6 a.m.

Encuentre más dispensas de comida en Santa Ana y el Condado de Orange en:
http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Aprenda más sobre comida y asistencia financiera gratis, pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas para los residentes de Santa Ana, y otros recursos pandémicos en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

The SAPD is searching for two women who defaced statues at a Buddhist Temple

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On 11/22/2020, the wanted female suspects entered the Hu’o’ng Tich Buddhist Temple’s property and defaced several statues by use of spray paint, at 4821 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana.

Suspect 1: Female wearing a blue “Patriots” beanie, facemask, blue jacket, gray sweatpants and black and white shoes.

Suspect 2: Female wearing a black beanie, facemask, black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and black and white shoes.

Anyone with information on the identity / whereabouts of the suspects are asked to contact Detective Wilson at RashadWilson@santa-ana.org / (714) 245-8551 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS

Free Food Distributions coming up in Santa Ana

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Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County at: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Gratis Comida en Santa Ana

Dispensas de comida gratis disponibles para el público:

• Viernes 20 de noviembre – Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, 12-4 p.m. ESTE EVENTO OCCURE TODOS LOS VIERNES.
• Sábado 21 de noviembre – Sikh Center of Orange County dispensa de comida al carro, 8:30-11 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Entrada por South Greenville Street.
• Viernes 27 de noviembre – Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, 12-4 p.m. ESTE EVENTO OCCURE TODOS LOS VIERNES.
• Sábado 28 de noviembre – Sikh Center of Orange County dispensa de comida al carro, 8:30-11 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Entrada por South Greenville Street.

Encuentre más dispensas de comida en Santa Ana y el Condado de Orange en:
http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Aprenda más sobre comida y asistencia financiera gratis, pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas para los residentes de Santa Ana, y otros recursos pandémicos en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Several free food distribution events in Santa Ana set from Nov. 13-21

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Free food pantries available for the public:

• Friday, Nov. 13 – Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, 12-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 14 – Sikh Center of Orange County drive-through food pantry, 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Enter on South Greenville Street.
• Saturday, Nov. 14 – Power of One Foundation (POOF) drive-through food distribution, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 21 – Sikh Center of Orange County drive-through food pantry, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Enter on South Greenville Street.
• Saturday, Nov. 21 – Power of One Foundation (POOF) drive-through food distribution, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The entrance is on Fairview Drive at Gate 3 beginning at 6 a.m.

Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County at: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Dispensas de comida gratis disponibles para el público:

• Viernes 13 de noviembre – Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St., Santa Ana, 12-4 p.m.
• Sábado 14 de noviembre – Dispensa de comida al carro de Sikh Center of Orange County, 8-10:30 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Entrada por South Greenville Street.
• Sábado 14 de noviembre – Power of One Foundation (POOF) dispensa de comida al carro, de 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. en Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. La fila empieza por Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m.
• Sábado 21 de noviembre – Sikh Center of Orange County dispensa de comida al carro, 8:30-11 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Entrada por South Greenville Street.
• Sábado 21 de noviembre – Power of One Foundation (POOF) dispensa de comida al carro, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. La entrada está por Fairview Drive en la Entrada 3 a partir de las 6 a.m.

Encuentre más dispensas de comida en Santa Ana y el Condado de Orange en:
http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Aprenda más sobre comida y asistencia financiera gratis, pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas para los residentes de Santa Ana, y otros recursos pandémicos en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Free food distribution in Santa Ana on Saturday

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There is a free food pantry for the public on Saturday:

• Saturday, Nov. 7 – Sikh Center of Orange County drive-through food pantry, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Enter on South Greenville Street.

NOTE: The Power of One Foundation (POOF) drive-through food distribution that was scheduled on Nov. 7 at Calvary Chapel has been canceled due to the expected rain.

Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County at: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Distribuciones de Comida Gratis en Santa Ana

Comida gratis para el público hoy y el sábado:

• Viernes 6 de noviembre – Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St., 12-4 p.m.
• Sábado 7 de noviembre – Dispensa de comida al carro de Sikh Center of Orange County, 8:30-11 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave. Entrada por South Greenville Street.

NOTA: La dispensa de comida en carro de Power of One Foundation (POOF) que fue programada para el 7 de noviembre en Calvary Chapel se ha cancelado debido a la lluvia esperada.

Encuentre más dispensas de comida en Santa Ana y el Condado de Orange en:
http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Aprenda más sobre comida y asistencia financiera gratis, pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas para los residentes de Santa Ana, y otros recursos pandémicos en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Free food distributions coming up in Santa Ana

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Free food pantries for the public this weekend:

• Friday, Oct. 30 – Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St., 12-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 – Sikh Center of Orange County drive-through food pantry, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Enter on South Greenville Street.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 – Power of One Foundation (POOF) drive-through food distribution, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m. Free COVID-19 testing from the City of Santa Ana.

Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County at: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Distribuciones de Comida Gratis en Santa Ana

Comida gratis para el público este fin de semana:

• Viernes 30 de octubre – Latino Health Access, 450 W. 4th St., 12-4 p.m.
• Sábado 31 de octubre – Dispensa de comida al carro de Sikh Center of Orange County, 8:30-11 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave. Entrada por South Greenville Street.
• Sábado 31 de octubre – Power of One Foundation (POOF) dispensa de comida al carro, de 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. en Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. La fila empieza por Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m. Free COVID-19 testing from the City of Santa Ana.

Encuentre más dispensas de comida en Santa Ana y el Condado de Orange en:
http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Aprenda más sobre comida y asistencia financiera gratis, pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas para los residentes de Santa Ana, y otros recursos pandémicos en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Free food distributions coming up in Santa Ana

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Free food is available for the public at several locations through October in Santa Ana:

• Oct. 24 – Sikh Center of Orange County drive-through food pantry, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 2530 W. Warner Ave. Enter on South Greenville Street.
• Oct. 27 – Drive-through food pantry, 6-7 p.m. at Calvary Church, 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. Hosted by Vineyard Anaheim.
• Oct. 31 – Sikh Center of Orange County drive-through food pantry, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. Enter on South Greenville Street.
• Oct. 31 – Power of One Foundation (POOF) drive-through food distribution, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m. Free COVID-19 testing from the City of Santa Ana.

Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County at: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Distribuciones de Comida Gratis en Santa Ana

Comida gratis está disponible para el público en varios sitios en octubre. Las distribuciones de alimentos en Santa Ana:

• 24 de octubre – Dispensa de comida al carro de Sikh Center of Orange County, 8:30-11 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave. Entrada por South Greenville Street.
• 27 de octubre – Dispensa de comida al carro, 6-7 p.m. en Calvary Church, 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. Organizado por Vineyard Anaheim.
• Oct. 31 – Dispensa de comida al carro de Sikh Center of Orange County, 8:30-11 a.m. en 2530 W. Warner Ave. Entrada por South Greenville Street.
• Oct. 31 – Power of One Foundation (POOF) dispensa de comida al carro, de 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. en Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana. La fila empieza por Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m. Free COVID-19 testing from the City of Santa Ana.

Encuentre más dispensas de comida en Santa Ana y el Condado de Orange en:
http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Aprenda más sobre comida y asistencia financiera gratis, pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas para los residentes de Santa Ana, y otros recursos pandémicos en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Free groceries and COVID testing on Oct. 17 at Calvary Chapel

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The Power of One Foundation (POOF), in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, is offering free drive-through food distribution on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Calvary Chapel in Santa Ana.

The City of Santa Ana also will be providing free COVID-19 testing at the location. No insurance is required and you don’t need to have COVID-19 symptoms to get a test.

Where: Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana
When: Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon); the line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m.

Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food. Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it.

For more information on POOF food events, visit www.powerofonefoundation.org.

Learn more about free testing and financial assistance for Santa Ana residents at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Comida Gratis, Pruebas de COVID el 17 de Octubre en Calvary Chapel

Power of One Foundation (POOF), en colaboración con la Ciudad de Santa Ana, está ofreciendo distribución gratuita de alimentos en carro el sábado 17 de octubre de 2020 en Calvary Chapel en Santa Ana.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana también va a proporcionar pruebas de COVID-19 gratis en el sitio. No se requiere seguro y no es necesario tener síntomas de COVID-19 para hacer la prueba.

Donde: Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana.
Cuando: 17 de octubre, de las 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. (mediodía); la línea comienza en Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m.

Por favor, quédese en su automóvil con las ventanas cerradas cuando reciba alimentos. Asegúrese de que la cajuela de su vehículo esté vacío para que se puedan colocar alimentos adentro.

Para más información sobre los eventos de comida de POOF, visite www.powerofonefoundation.org.

Aprenda más sobre las pruebas gratis y asistencia financiera para los residentes de Santa Ana en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Free groceries and COVID Testing today at Calvary Chapel

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The Power of One Foundation (POOF), in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, is offering free drive-through food distribution on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Calvary Chapel in Santa Ana.

The City of Santa Ana also will be providing free COVID-19 testing at the location. No insurance is required and you don’t need to have COVID-19 symptoms to get a test.

Where: Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana
When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon); the line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m.

Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food. Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it.

For more information on POOF food events, visit www.powerofonefoundation.org.

Learn more about free testing and financial assistance for Santa Ana residents at www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

Comida Gratis, Pruebas de COVID el 10 de Octubre en Calvary Chapel

The Power of One Foundation (POOF), en colaboración con la Ciudad de Santa Ana, está ofreciendo distribución gratuita de alimentos en carro el sábado 10 de octubre de 2020 en Calvary Chapel en Santa Ana.

La Ciudad de Santa Ana también va a proporcionar pruebas de COVID-19 gratis en el sitio. No se requiere seguro y no es necesario tener síntomas de COVID-19 para hacer la prueba.

Donde: Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana.
Cuando: De las 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. (mediodía); la línea comienza en Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m.

Por favor, quédese en su automóvil con las ventanas cerradas cuando reciba alimentos. Asegúrese de que la cajuela de su vehículo esté vacío para que se puedan colocar alimentos adentro.

Para más información sobre los eventos de comida de POOF, visite www.powerofonefoundation.org.

Aprenda más sobre las pruebas gratis y asistencia financiera para los residentes de Santa Ana en www.santa-ana.org/CARES.

The SAPD is searching for a man who vandalized a local church

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On 08/23/2020, at approximately 7:59AM, Archangel Michael Coptic Church was conducting an outside mass near the entrance of the church. During mass, the parishioners heard several loud “bangs” against the wall on the south side of the church. Parishioners saw Suspect 1 walk west on Edinger passed them.

Surveillance cameras captured the suspect throwing unknown solid objects, such as rocks/pieces of concrete, at the church’s glass doors and window, shattering the glass.

On 10/05/2020, at approximately 3:10AM, Suspect 2 approached the church on foot walking west on Edinger. The church’s surveillance camera captured the suspect stop on the south side of the church, retrieve several solid objects such as rocks/pieces of concrete, and throw them at the church’s glass doors. The suspect then fled east on Edinger.

At this time, there is no indication that these two separate incidents are hate crimes. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information identifying the wanted suspects in this case is asked to contact Detective R. Wilson at (714) 245-8551 or RashadWilson@santa-ana.org.

Free food distribution at Calvary Chapel on Oct. 3

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The Power of One Foundation (POOF) is offering free drive-through food distribution on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Calvary Chapel in Santa Ana.

Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon); the line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m.

Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food. Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it.

For more information on POOF food events, visit www.powerofonefoundation.org.

Comida Gratis el Sábado 3 de Octubre en Calvary Chapel

The Power of One Foundation (POOF) está ofreciendo distribución gratuita de alimentos en carro el sábado 3 de octubre de 2020 en Calvary Chapel en Santa Ana.

Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, de las 8 a.m. a las 12 p.m. (mediodía); la línea comienza en Fairview Street a partir de las 7 a.m.

Por favor, quédese en su automóvil con las ventanas cerradas cuando reciba alimentos. Asegúrese de que la cajuela de su vehículo esté vacío para que se puedan colocar alimentos adentro.

Para más información sobre los eventos de comida de POOF, visite www.powerofonefoundation.org.

Victory Outreach will be giving away free groceries on Sep. 26 in Santa Ana

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Victory Outreach is conducting a free grocery distribution event on Sep. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1932 W. 17th St. in Santa Ana. Bagging food will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The first 100 cars will receive groceries. Each car must place the number they will get on their dashboard. Please do not line up before 11 a.m. Families will be told to come back.

Victory Outreach is an international, church-oriented Christian ministry called to the task of evangelizing and discipling the hurting people of the world, with the message of hope and plan of Jesus Christ. This call involves a commitment to plant and develop churches and training centers, in strategic cities of the world.

Former South O.C. pastor arrested for multiple counts of child molestation

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Editor’s Note – We are posting this in case the suspect also allegedly molested anyone from the Santa Ana area.

MISSION VIEJO, Ca. (August 27, 2020) – Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail investigators arrested a man yesterday suspected of committing multiple lewd acts on an underage girl beginning in 2010.

The man, Jose Andres Lopez, 67, of Mission Viejo, was arrested in San Juan Capistrano on suspicion of multiple counts of felony child molestation. Lopez previously volunteered as a pastor at Pacific Hills Calvary Chapel in Aliso Viejo between 2003 and 2005. He also volunteered at Compass
Bible Church in Aliso Viejo between 2012 and 2020.

Lopez was known to the female victim, who was under the age of 10 when the molestation began.

Sheriff’s investigators were initially contacted when the victim reported the sexual assault on August
23, 2020.

Due to Lopez having continued access and contact with children over the past 17 years and his role with the church, investigators believe there may additional victims.

Please contact the Special Victims Detail at (714) 647-7419 if you have any information. Anonymous information may be provided through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Supervisor Do is hosting a drive through food bank at Mile Square Park on 8/12

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Saddleback Church and First District Supervisor Andrew Do will be giving away free groceries at Mile Square Park, at 16801 Euclid Street, in Fountain Valley, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 8a.m. – 11:30a.m. (while supplies last). Use the FREE ENTRANCE at Euclid.

Saddleback Church currently provides free food to families and people
in need at our community “pop-up” Grocery Distributions. We supply
fresh produce, dairy products, bread/desserts, protein, and canned
goods. You can drive thru or if you are walking, please bring a wagon
for us to fill you up.

Saddleback Church proporciona comida gratis a las familias y
personas necesitadas en nuestras distribuciones de comestibles “popup” de nuestra comunidad. Proveemos productos frescos, productos
lácteos, pan/postres, proteínas y productos enlatados. Puede conducir
o si está caminando, por favor traiga un carrito para que lo llenemos.
Miercoles, 12 de Agosto 2020 de 9a.m. – 11a.m. (mientras
duren las reservas)

Mile Square Park
16801 Euclid St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

ENTRADA GRATUITA por Euclid

The Sikh Center of Orange County has stepped up during the pandemic to feed local residents

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The Sikh Center of Orange County has been putting on a food drive every Saturday to help the community, and they will continue to do so through August. Read about that here.

While the Sikh make up a tiny population in our community, they took it upon themselves to do this incredible work.

Congressman Lou Correra and other politicians and SAPD police officers have also stopped by to help.

Sikhs are people associated with Sikhism, a monotheistic religion that originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. The term Sikh has its origin in the Sanskrit, meaning ‘disciple’ or ‘student’, according to Wikipedia.

The core beliefs of Sikhism, articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib, include faith and meditation on the name of the one creator; divine unity and equality of all humankind; engaging in seva (‘selfless service’); striving for justice for the benefit and prosperity of all; and honest conduct and livelihood while living a householder’s life.

The mission of the Sikh Center of Orange County, in following the tradition and teaching of our honorable Guru Nanak Dev Ji, is to provide accurate, reliable and complete religious, social and cultural teachings and understanding of Sikhism and the people who practice it.”Sikhcenter.org focuses on promoting the messages of the 10 Guru’s, starting from Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Gobind Singh, and the Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, our living Guru. Through the use of digital communication, via the internet, Sikhcenter.org is designed to enrich the lives of practicing Sikh’s around the world, by providing accurate, reliable, and complete religious, social and cultural teachings and understanding of Sikhism.”