220428 1412 Re_ [External Sender] Community Projects FundingFrom:Jeremiah Jones
To:Frances Marquez
Subject:Re: [External Sender] Community Projects Funding
Date:Thursday, April 28, 2022 2:12:16 PM
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Resource List.docx
Food Resources in OC.docx
Good afternoon Dr. Marquez,
Attached you will find two resource lists. One is a list of active food banks throughout the county, the other is a list or community resources that work to meet other needs. This is not a generic list
that I pulled from somewhere, these are the agencies that I work with frequently and trust with my students. These are programs that do what they say they are going to do. I wrote it as a reference
for my staff to utilize in times when I am not present. I hope this is the type of list you were looking for, I included brief descriptions of their services and the contact that I use when I collaborate or
refer. If you have not yet seen our new VRC building, I invite you to come down and take a tour. The best days for me are Tuesday, Thursday, and before noon on Friday. After a quick tour, we can sit
and discuss all that we do here and how we can further work with the city to accomplish goals and improve the service that we provide. I look forward to hearing from you.
Have a great weekend,
Jeremiah Jones, MSW
Project Expert/ Case manager, Veterans Resource Center
Cypress College
714-484-7150 VRC Front Desk
714-484-7167 Direct Line
jjones@cypresscollege.edu
CypressCollege.edu
From: Frances Marquez <fmarquez@cypressca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:27 PM
To: Jeremiah Jones <jjones@cypresscollege.edu>
Subject: Re: [External Sender] Community Projects Funding
Jeremiah,
Thank you for this update. I look forward to working with you. There will be an opportunity next April to apply for this finding again. I look forward to receiving the list of veteran resources. Please
let me know when you have time to meet.
Sincerely,
Frances
On Apr 26, 2022, at 3:57 PM, Jeremiah Jones <jjones@cypresscollege.edu> wrote:
Good afternoon Dr. Marquez,
This email is to let you know that the Veterans Resource Center at Cypress college was not able to apply for this funding. There were only 4 business days to complete it and due to the
district guidelines, that we must follow, the process takes us longer than that. I look forward to collaborating with you in the future. I still have not forgotten that you would like a list of
veteran resources, I will get that to you as soon as I get a chance. Until then, I have no problem being your resource for veteran services. You have my cell number (not shareable) and my
office contact information is below (share with anyone). Have a great rest of the week.
Kindest regards,
Jeremiah Jones, MSW
Project Expert/ Case manager, Veterans Resource Center
Cypress College
714-484-7150 VRC Front Desk
714-484-7167 Direct Line
jjones@cypresscollege.edu
CypressCollege.edu
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From: Frances Marquez <fmarquez@cypressca.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 2:50 PM
To: Jeremiah Jones <jjones@cypresscollege.edu>
Subject: [External Sender] Community Projects Funding
Frances,
I wanted to share that all the information, links and forms for the community projects funding requests are now live on our webpage:
https://lowenthal.house.gov/community-projects
And the form is available here (and linked in the above guidance):
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mYITktAiSU2NMHFw1YltmBbCpen-fBlFlrJCNArC3nJUOFJTSlAxU0c3UVJQMDkwOFFKOVVZVVFKOC4u&web=1&wdLOR=cCB870E71-14D7-426A-
AF62-4E375BA169BC
And for programmatic or language requests:
Lowenthal.House.Gov/Appropriations.
Our deadline is Friday, 4/22
RESOURCES
Employment
Working Wardrobes/VetNet - 2000 E McFadden Ave Santa Ana, CA 92705
Info: Program provides job placement, job training, resume help, mock interviews, and
wardrobe services. Referral form for Working Wardrobes can be found in shared drive.
Contact: Jackie 949-350-2951
OC Workforce Development Board – 1300 S. Grand Ave Bldg B. Santa Ana, CA 92705
Info: Program offers resume writing development, interviewing skills, free career training and
certifications (Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)…) Job placement,
extends services to cover dependents of active duty and veterans.
Contact: Anthony Rafeek 714-480-6425
Family Services
Strong Families, Strong Children
Info: Program offers peer navigation services to a variety of resources. They offer free mental
health services to children and families. All referred families or parents must have a child under
18 in their custody.
Contact: Mitzi Huff (714) 380-9381
Housing (Homeless / Rental Assistance)
Goodwill Tierney Center - 1231 Warner Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780
Info: Goodwill can provide hotel vouchers for veterans and their families if they are
experiencing homelessness. They also work to find permanent housing and work hard to help
the family. Contact person is outreach director but has been in the field for a long time. She is a
great starting point.
Our Contact: Jade Jades@ocgoodwill.org 714-795-3170 ext. 2004
Disability Claims
Orange County Veterans Service Office - 1300 S Grand Ave B, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Front Office - (714) 480-6555
Our Contact - Elena Kim - Elena.Kim@occr.ocgov.com | 714-480-6413 (This is her desk number,
do not give to students. Only for VRC staff to call with questions)
Housing (VA Loans)
Legacy Home Loans: Mission Viejo
Info: This contact specializes in VA loans and will answer any questions that students have. He
is a Broker, not a Real Estate Agent, he will not try and sell you a house. He will help veterans
see if they qualify and what their options are.
Contact: Tom Richter 949-795-0488
Housing (Furnishings…)
Patriots and Paws: 1825 Vía Burton, Anaheim, CA 92806
Info: Program that provides used home furnishings to veteran families as needed. Everything
from beds and couches to pots, pans, and silverware. Veterans must fill out a wish list online
here https://www.patriotsandpaws.org/services-request-form/ Program will then reach out
and set up appointment for pick-up. Veteran will be allowed to walk the warehouse and pick-
out everything included on wish list. Veteran is responsible for bringing truck to carry items
away.
Contact: Penny 714-323-7229
Legal
Veterans Legal Institute - 1231 Warner Avenue Tustin, CA 92780
Info: Provides pro bono legal assistance to homeless, at risk, disabled and low income current
and former service members to eradicate barriers to housing, healthcare, education, and
employment and foster self-sufficiency. Criminal and family law are usually not offered but VLI
will refer to another resource that might help. Students are referred by having them fill out the
online application here https://www.vetslegal.com/application/
Contact: Leo 714-0852-3492
Mental Health
Outside the Wire
Info: USVets program that provides free mental health services. They have placed an internship
student at the VRC once a week at Cypress College.
Contact: 888-556-9993 cypressOTW@usvets.org
North Orange County Vet Center
Info: The Vet Center is only for veterans who have experienced trauma. Trauma can be from
combat exposure, military sexual trauma (MST).... They offer individual and group therapy.
Contact: James 562-699-6406 James.Richardson14@va.gov
FOOD PANTRIES IN ORANGE COUNTY
Abrazar, Inc.^* Westminster
714-893-3581
www.abrazarinc.com
Food Distribution: First and third Thursday of every month,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Catholic Charities of Orange County^ Santa Ana
714-668-1130
Food Distribution: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
7:30 a.m. to noon
EV Free Fullerton (Good Samaritan Center) Fullerton
714-529-5544
www.evfreefullerton.com
Food Distribution: Monday - Friday 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Family Assistance Ministries* San Clemente
949-492-8477
www.family-assistance.com
Food Distribution: Monday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday 9:30 to
11:30 a.m.
Families Forward^* Irvine
949-552-2727
www.families-forward.org
Families Forward provides bags of food, school supplies, and
career counseling. Call for information and food
distribution dates.
Friendly Center* Orange
714-771-5300
www.friendlycenter.org
Friendly Center provides food boxes, tutoring for youth,
senior services, family counseling, and housing. Call for
more information about food distribution dates and other
locations.
Friends Church^ Yorba Linda
714-777-2875; 714-455-4201 (Español)
www.friendschurchyl.com
Available for walk-ups Mondays and Wednesday 7 to 8 p.m.
Knott Avenue Christian Church Anaheim
714-527-5195
www.kacc.com
Food Distribution: Thursday 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Pathways of Hope Fullerton
714-680-3691 Ext. 220
www.pathwaysofhope.us
Food Distribution: Monday - Friday 1 to 4 p.m.
Share Our Selves (SOS)^* Costa Mesa
949-642-3451
www.shareourselves.org
SOS provides food bags, emergency funds, clothing and
counseling. Call for more information.
Food distribution: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
South County Outreach*^ Irvine
949-380-8144
www.sco-oc.org
Food pantry hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Main Place Christian Fellowship Orange
714-505-1734
www.themainplace.com
Call for food distribution dates and times.
Vista Community Clinic: The Gary Center^ La Habra
562-264-6000 or 562-691-3263
Food Distribution: Friday 9 to 11 a.m.
Call for additional information.
Tustin Family & Youth Center^ Tustin
714-573-3370
Tustin Family Senior Center Tustin
714-573-3340
www.tustinca.org
Food Distribution (both sites): Third Tuesday of every month
1 to 2 p.m.
Community referrals are available during distribution.
Your local Family Resource Center^
Visit www.factoc.org/locations to find a location near you for
assistance with food, WIC, and CalFresh.
* Thanksgiving and Christmas distribution events
^ Se habla Español