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| First Women & Children at the Village of Hope |
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| Volunteer of the Month: Rhonda Ecker |
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 Rhonda Ecker says she gives her time and money to the Orange County Rescue Mission for four basic reasons:
- She believes in our mission.
- She sees us as good stewards of her money, especially when she gets reports showing how efficient and well run the Mission is.
- She knows it helps people right here in Orange County — in her own backyard.
- She feels that by helping women, she is helping families.
Rhonda says she sponsors a room at our House of Hope because women have many spheres of influence — as mothers, sisters, daughters and wives. For four years, Rhonda has also organized a monthly “Encouragement Day” at the House of Hope. She brings a group of women to the House for a wonderful social time — crafts, a lunch, even a makeover day! Rhonda brings her children, too, and loves that her kids are learning how to give back. “It’s win, win, win for everyone,” she says.
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| Foundation of the Month: Verizon Foundation |
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“Corporations today are judged on their merits as employers and on the value they create in communities through the use of their resources to address important social issues”, states Patrick R. Gaston, President of the Verizon Foundation. Since 2007, the Verizon Foundation has invested more than $400 million to improve education, literacy, family safety and healthcare in the United States and around the world. The Verizon Foundation accomplishes its commitment to “deliver technology that touches life” through strategic partnerships with non-profit organizations, replicating successful programs in diverse communities throughout the county.
This last December, the Verizon Foundation provided the Orange County Rescue Mission with a grant of $12,550 for the House of Hope, an 18-24 month transitional housing program for homeless women and children, many of whom are victims of domestic violence. Verizon Foundation funds were used to support core programs at the House of Hope, programs such as parenting, financial management, job search, anger management and drug and alcohol recovery classes. These life skills programs provide the women of the House of Hope with the tools they need to successfully transition to the larger community.
Thank you, Verizon Foundation, for touching the lives of the women and children of the House of Hope and for using your resources to effectively address the issue of domestic violence and homelessness in our community.
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