Hot meals, groceries, clothing, & daily supplies for young people
Basic Needs & Support
Are you looking for a job, thinking about college, or trying to find a safe place to stay? We can help at the Orangewood Resource Center!
We are open five days a week for drop-in visits or scheduled appointments. Come talk to us today for one-on-one support, a hot meal, computer access, and more. We can also talk about Orangewood Foundation programs that you might be eligible for.
Drop In for Daily Resources & Support
The Orangewood Resource Center, or ORC for short, is a drop-in center for young people ages 18-24. It can also be your first step in applying for other programs that you might be eligible for from Orangewood Foundation. We can connect also connect you to other resources in the community that can help you.
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT
Connect with Orangewood staff for one-on-one support, referrals, and guidance on housing, job opportunities, and personal development
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Free onsite therapy, support groups, and workshops covering budgeting, self-esteem, healthy choices, and substance use
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Get connected to community resources, including legal aid, job support, and financial assistance
FOOD & ESSENTIALS
Hot meals every weekday, a weekly food pantry, and access to hygiene products like safe showers, laundry, and personal care items
EDUCATION & CAREER SUPPORT
Help with college applications, financial aid, and school supplies, plus assistance in finding career paths and professional clothing
COMMUNICATION
Access to a computer, telephone, scanner, and copier, plus a temporary mailing address for personal or job-related needs
HOUSING & STABILITY
Referrals for housing assistance, job support, and long-term stability programs to help build independence
CLOTHING & LAUNDRY SERVICES
Casual and professional clothing, plus free laundry access with washers and dryers available
Monday & Wednesday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Do you need help while we are closed? Scroll down to the Emergency Services section of this page to talk to someone 24/7.
Monday & Wednesday
9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday
11:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday
11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Every third Saturday of the month
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Mobile Clinic is available onsite on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Drop In or Make an Appointment to Talk About:
- Job training opportunities
- Hot meals & snacks
- College & trade school counseling
- Shelter & housing resources
- Orangewood Foundation programs
- Computer, scanner, copier & printing services
- Hygiene items & clothing
Have a Meal with Us! We Serve Hot Meals At:
Breakfast
10:00 am
Lunch
12:00 pm
Dinner (Tuesday & Thursday)
5:30 pm
This Is Rising Tide
What Will You Receive from Rising Tide?
If your application is approved, we’ll help you move into a safe, affordable apartment owned by Orangewood Foundation. We’ll also help you cover bills while you look for a job.
If your application is approved, we’ll help you move into a safe, affordable apartment owned by Orangewood Foundation. We’ll also help you cover bills while you look for a job.
Safe Apartments from Orangewood Partners
We offer shared living spaces in two apartment complexes: Flanders Pointe and Orange Tree.
Move-In Costs & Basic Furnishings Covered
We can help cover a month of utility bills and get you set up with pots, pans, and basic furnishings.
One-on-One Employment Support
We’ll work with you to help build your interview skills so you can find a job and start earning income.
Continued Support from Orangewood Programs
We’ll connect you with other programs from the Orangewood Foundation so you’ll get all the support you need.
Learn about more Programs
Rising Tide Program Partners
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Rising Tide Program Gallery
Want to Help? Become a Partner.
We need support from community leaders who are passionate about helping young people start their path to independence. Lead a workshop, provide apartment space, or help cover a utility bill — however you can support, we’re excited to work with you!
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Housing SUPPORT
RISING TIDE
Safe Housing for Young People Experiencing or at-risk of Homelessness
Transitional Housing
Here’s How We Served Orange County
1,183
young people visited the Orangewood Resource Center 9,465 times
9,834
hot meals served to 982 young people
$105k
spent in ORC for Emergency, Transitional, and Permanent Housing
$246k
in funding helped young people pay move-in costs in 2023
Read Their Stories & Inspire a Better Future
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There are still so many resources that I use from the ORC such as hygiene, groceries, a safe place just to go and talk to someone they helped me recently to get a new bed and dresser for my toddler.
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The Orangewood resource center has helped me so much I don’t know where I would be today without it. I hope that it is around for many years to come to help kids and young adults coming out of the system and knowing what to do next.
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I love the person that they have helped me become and I hope they get to do that for many more kids and young adults just like me. Everyone deserves to feel like they have support.
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Resources For Young People
Need support? See which of our programs may be right for you.
