Orange County, Calif. (December 10, 2021) – Orange County Rescue Mission is calling on the local community to help deliver holiday cheer to the 219 formerly homeless men, women, and children living at the organization’s campuses. The Rescue Mission has announced an urgent need for holiday gift donations for adults, which the children will give to their parents during the 13th annual Magic at the Mission event at the Village of Hope. Adults without children will also receive a gift for Christmas.
“The holidays are a special and heartwarming time for families living at the Village of Hope and our other campuses,” says Orange County Rescue Mission President, Jim Palmer. “The donated gifts from the local community will allow these children to experience the joy of selecting and giving holiday gifts to their parents – many for the first time.”
If you are in a position to donate and help the Rescue Mission spread some joy this season, below are some recommended items for adults in need.
Suggested donation items needed for adults include new and unwrapped:
- Slippers
- Robes
- Wallets
- Watches
- Jewelry
- Nail Polish Sets
- Eyeshadow Pallets
- Journals and Pens
- Scarves
- Hair accessories
- Belts
- Reusable water bottles
- Baseball caps
The Rescue Mission will be accepting the above items as gifts for the Magic at the Mission event through December 17.
In addition to the holiday gift donations, the Rescue Mission also has an urgent need for new twin-size sheet sets, new bath towels, and new bed pillows.
“We are very grateful for the Orange County community’s tremendous generosity to the Village of Hope especially during the holiday season,” says Palmer. “Through their donations, we are able to help residents at our facilities celebrate the holidays with their families, all while continuing to provide them with their basic needs for health and comfort.”
All donated items may be dropped off at Orange County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope, located at 1 Hope Drive in Tustin, California, every day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Alternately, donations can also be bought online and delivered to Orange County Rescue Mission. For questions, please email events@rescuemission.org.
About Orange County Rescue Mission
Orange County Rescue Mission’s goal is to minister the love of Jesus Christ to the Least, the Last, and the Lost of our community through the provision of assistance in the areas of guidance, counseling, education, job training, shelter, food, clothing, health care and independent living communities.
The Rescue Mission was formed as a faith-based organization in 1963. Since that time, the Rescue Mission has shared hope through Jesus Christ to those without hope in Orange County. Our programs are designed to give comprehensive services that move homeless men, women, veterans, and children to self-sufficiency. Its programs and dedication to going above and beyond have earned the organization numerous recognitions including Charity Navigator’s highest rating of 4 stars.
To make a donation or inquire about volunteer opportunities with Orange County Rescue Mission, please contact (714) 247-4300 or visit www.rescuemission.org.
