Yesterday I stopped by here and went into the office to see if they took food donations,…read morespecifically cake pan gifts. They did! Cake pan gifts are a 9x13 disposable cake pan from dollar tree, a box of cake mix, can of frosting, birthday card, balloons, (I added a birthday button), birthday candles and a can of sprite. You can google the recipe to make a cake with sprite instead of eggs and oil which is perfect for food banks. I will add a photo of my finished product for guidance. The gal at the front desk was very nice and instructed me to drive around to the side to the large open door. I walked in and someone asked how they could help me. She grabbed a cart and came out to m car and got my three bags that had the 12 cake pan gifts in them. She was so happy and excited to receive them and it made me feel so good!! Cant wait to make more in the future and bring them here.

I spoke with the sweetest volunteer named Susan. Although our request has not been granted yet, the…read morecare and support that I received from Susan is more than enough for me to have hopes. She works as a volunteer but her heart to serve is more than you could ask for. May God blesses her!

Lots of great finds at great prices!!awesome staff too!! Looking for jewelry, dishes, casual, or…read moreeven dressy outfits, I am always happy with my discoveries. Never disappointed!!

ATTENTION DONORS: You may want to consider donating to Mercy Warehouse or Goodwill and here's why::…read moreWe donate often expensive furniture in hopes that someone who is unable to afford brand new or retail store prices (esp in this current economy w gasoline, Insurance and food so high.)...i know when firsthand when donating special furniture, antiques, purses, jewelry, artwork etc.. We imagine a lucky person inheriting our loved possessions... Unfortunately Laura's House keeps most of the nice furniture & other items for themselves to either use in their store or forward it to another secret location. I have followed this habit of theirs now for several years and it both saddens and disappoints with this wrong practice.. So think twice when donating your loved items. Additionally Laura's House prices are very high and they even charge for bags (Mercy Warehouse Does Not) So if you have something really special or nice and of value please consider Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel next to Vineyard Christian church. (who sends truckloads of items to disadvantaged churches etc in Mexico.)

Have been going to this pantry for the past year. The food selection is hit or miss, if it looks…read morebarren in there, it probably is, but other days there's more than plenty to go around. I have never had an issue with a staff member here. I've been treated with respect, dignity, and politely by friendly people. I've seen rudeness between clients, however most of the time everyone is cordial and pleasant. You are allowed to browse most of the pantry yourself and select your groceries from a list with your family's allotment of each particular item. You walk around shopping with a clip board, pretty straight forward. The staff typically man the fridge and allow you to select what you like and they bag the refrigerated products for you right at the counter. There's a nice big waiting room, a clean bathroom, and plenty of friendly people around doing a lot of work to bring good food to those of us in need. Additional resources are available on a Posterboard outside the office, like local job training, free counseling and such. Really glad SCO has been there for my family

South County Outreach truly cares about the community. They provide food, rental assistance, and…read moreeducation courses.

Run dont walk or your child could. be next. My adult son was in this program OC Bridges. Ryan…read morePeter Perez the adminstrator took it upon himself to have my son placed in a group home without notifying me or his father. He had my son lying to me he had him believing that we fought all the time which we did not. Unfortunately having him pick up his room or do dishes is fighting. they did not even want to tell me where my son was. although i did know . Ryan Peter Perez to this day a week later has yet to get in touch with me. I dont know how they did it but if they can do it to me and my child they can do it to you. And i cant leave out his accomplice Emily but that will be another story...to be continued

OC Bridges is an amazing day program for adults with special needs. The staff is incredible! It…read moretakes VERY special people to work with people with disabilities and OC Bridges has created a wonderful environment for my son Cole. He wakes up every day with the biggest smile, so excited to see the adventures the day will bring. They are very involved with the community and they do so many things to help everyone thrive there! I am so grateful for this program!

Today I feel extremely grateful, Thankful and humbled. Blessed for the opportunity that has been…read morepresented to me daily. I'm here at the friendship shelter to help serve & give check up's on the less fortunate & pass out blankets, jackets, clothes hygiene kits & Starbucks gift cards. After speaking with the coordinator I stood to serve Thanksgiving dinner. I loved getting to know everyone I came across & more interesting is that these individuals didn't choose to be homeless and not all fell to drugs some have mental illness some lost their jobs because of our economy nonetheless they shouldn't be judged or look down on but to be treated with respect kindness compassion and dignity because after all their human beings too. Who's to say that we could all fall on hard times too. God Bless You all & may the guardian angels surround them all & protect them from what we call life !

This place is a scam. It will steal car repairs clients are entitled to an the client storage…read morefunds. It violates the ADA and has incompetent workers and management. It should be defunded and the money redistributed directly to the clients instead.

Let me start off by saying Destiny is amazing! Super friendly, funny, and easy to talk to, which…read moremakes the whole process more enjoyable, especially if you're donating platelets (since it takes longer and is more demanding on the body). I'll admit last time I went to donate platelets here a couple years back, it was a lot more painful and uncomfortable. So Destiny definitely made an impact on the reputation I had in mind for this location! (I still would donate anyway because I understand the discomfort last time was one time, due to a less skilled phlebotomist). The other staff are very kind as well. I like the selection of films and shows to watch during the donation. I've been wanting to watch The Pitt forever. Anyway.... I'm glad to know my donations help people in need. Also, the Red Cross Blood donor app is very user friendly and makes donations easy to track; I highly recommend. Remember to drink a lot of fluids and eat a good meal before your platelet donation!! Trust me, I got lightheaded because I didn't eat well! Don't be afraid to ask for snacks/drinks before and after; they have plenty! Other than that, everything was great!

I call to see if they have availability for a walking because I had time, and I was in the area,…read morethey said yes walking in, get to this place and they told me no. I get it if they are busy it's okay but don't play with ppls time. Last time.

This is a real medical clinic that is a great resource to the community. If you can't afford…read morehealthcare and are in need of seeing a real physician, the PEACE Community Resource Center is equipped to handle everything an Urgent Care can handle, with less cost than your average visit. The nurses and doctors are so kind, gentle and loving and truly care about the health of their patients. The PEACE Community Resource Center also has an amazing Food Pantry, after school tutoring, legal aid, etc. This resource center is exactly that, an amazing resource for the community. Come check it out. People are being helped and lives are being changed all for God's glory!

The PEACE center is a community resource center for various purposes housing services such as:…read moreFood Pantry The Food Pantry provides fresh and non-perishable grocery items to families in the community. Pick ups are available once every 30 days and walk ins are welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 6 p.m. MSI Applications Our certified application takers will help you apply for the Medical Services Initiative, which offers government-funded medical care for Orange County's low income residents. To schedule an appointment call 949-609-8111. Legal Aid Ministry Lawyers are available, by appointment, to give you legal information on a variety of subjects. Call 949-609-8111 to schedule an appointment. Evening Appointments Now Available! PEACE Guides PEACE Guides help in connecting you to resources and services offered through the county and Saddleback Church. Call (949) 609-8111 to schedule your appointment today. ESL We are offering free English as a second language (ESL) classes. Our classes will offer instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. There will be an emphasis placed on conversational skills. Lessons are presented in the context of everyday situations. Enrollment for ESL Fall session begins August 2013. Please contact the PEACE Center for more details at 949 609-8111. Homework Club/Tutoring We offer tutoring and homework assistance for elementary school children. Children bring their assignments. No appointment necessary. Private Tutoring sessions and Elementary Homework Club coming again September 2013. Please contact the PEACE Center for more details at 949 609-8111. For Junior & Senior high students, tutoring and homework assistance is available by appointment. (Math, Science and Physics only) To schedule an appointment, call (949) 609-8111. Public Health Nurse The PEACE Center Public Health Nurse is available for no charge walk-in appointments every Thursday from 12:00-4:00pm to address questions in the areas of general health, infant & child development, nutrition, prescription medications, diabetes prevention and much more. They are also available for in home assessments, interventions and case management. Support Groups We offer support groups for a number of different medical and relational issues such as diabetes, mental health, special needs, divorce care, families with incarcerated loved ones, single parents, as well as offering grief support, and assistance for those looking for career direction and/or dealing with career transition, and more. Call or email for more information. Classes & Seminars We offer classes and workshops throughout the year in the following areas: marriage and family, financial health, foreign language assistance, adoption exploration and assistance, and more. Call or email for more information. Please call (949) 609-8111 to register or if you have any questions or email peacecenter@saddleback.com. HIV & AIDS Support The HIV & AIDS Initiative serves people living with or affected by HIV & AIDS through compassionate care and support. If you or someone you know would like to learn about the specific resources available, please contact Pastor Bill Mugford at billm@saddleback.com or (949) 609-8295. Please email peacecenter@saddleback.com if you are interested in volunteering.

I tried the gym. It was easy to get in to on a Saturday afternoon with the other gyms closed…read more There were several people there but it was not at all crowded. There are treadmills and exercise bikes, as well as some weights I didn't really look at. I am happy to add this gym to my workout options.

Activities are awesome there! We always have so much fun! Lots of laughter! We enjoy activities!read more