Orange County Rescue Mission - Tustin, California

Janae

I will only donate here. There are families living onsite who are in direct need of clothing, hygiene supplies and food.

I enjoyed volunteering with the children at most risk and I know it’s going to be used and appreciated. Not just like goodwill who claims non profit success stories but don’t even pay their employees with fairness or integrity. Money hungry thieves.

Drive around to the end of the street and pull into the round about. They have men come and help you unload, they appreciate the articles and will be able to make a child/family happy.

Thank you rescue mission for what you instill and allow for the people in our community who need it and willing to make changes in their life for self sustainability

Bob O.

Lost our home ,family was accepted bye program,but I was not because I didn't have i.d. a few months ini received my i.d, and did my intake interview,.they said to be honest,so I was. A question was asked if I used recently, and the truth was yes about 3 weeks prior. 1 time slip up, had been clean for a year prior and I continue to be clean and sober to this day. Wanna know what my honesty got me? 90 drug program, when completed I can reunite with family. My kids cry for me everyday! I this them every weekend ,via bus 80 miles around trip. My kids don't understand why I'm mot there with them! It's not right how they play God with our life's. I'm not on drugs! I an a father who has been homeless for 2 years, trying to catch a break,and get a roof over my head, that has been forced to see my family only on the weekends. I guess dad's don't mean much to this program. But on the other hand my family is safe and thriving.and I'm am very grateful for that. Just wish I could be there too.

Gelin C. T.

I had a lot of stuff for donations and came across this spot during a quick search. So glad I did!

The donation experience was so easy and wonderful! Drive-thru donation drive without needing an appointment was so helpful, especially since I had a dog with me. I just drove up, they helped get me a bin to put all the stuff in, and asked if I needed to fill out the Item Donation Receipt for taxes.

I then asked one of the workers about possible volunteer work and the work they do there. It's so great that they help from shelter (people actually live there while working there) and then they also help with job searches AND financial knowledge. I love this.

I'll be looking into how I can volunteer because I would love to be part of this great organization.

James G.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. I ended up having a really good talk with one of the guys as I was filling out my paperwork. He shared some more details about where the donations go and all the good they can do for families. I highly recommend you drop off your donations here.

Michelle C.

I was able to drop off donations with ease. There are bins to drop off the donations on a Saturday afternoon. The people staffing were kind and reminded me of the importance of serving and giving back!

Marc S. (. B.

My gf's daughter and son-in-law are there. GF and I, paid a visit to see how they are faring, and they enjoy it. My opinion is they are a bit strict, ( no phones, visitors on Sunday only for the first 90 days, no outside food, phone call for 5 min. etc.). The things we would want and enjoy at any givin time during our day. The place is very religious( duh, The Mission). We missed Sundays Sermon, hehe,👈kidding. This place is helping them with the things in life that are not taught thoroughly enough in H.S., (budgeting, responsibility, religion). Everyday tools to thrive and succeed in life, they work, they are getting paid, not a lot, but the place provides everything they need , meals, roof over their head. I'm not knocking the place, To me? A little extreme for my liking, but I'm not enduring it. In other words, this program isn't for everyone. I am happy for them, that they are getting vital structure to their young lives. And what makes it even more enjoyable? They made this decision together. Not ordered by anyone or org. Themselves. I'm happy for the both of them. Now stop calling me and asking me to join your cult! 👈 Just kidding readers. It's a joke between them and myself. Good luck you 2! I look forward to seeing them next week, Rock on you 2🤙💪🌄 don't you know I'm LOCO!

Kathy L.

The volunteers/ staff here are always courteous and friendly. I’ve been here on multiple occasions to donate clothing and household items and never had an issue. Everyone is so nice.

Kane T.

I am a volunteer for a Homeless ministry. A helpless woman came to me and ask me where she can go to receive help to get off the streets; decent food, and better living conditions. I told her to go to the Orange County Rescue Mission. They turned her down because they asked her for too much personal information of which she did not even have a California ID. This has become a problem with most homeless people who cannot get help from a non- profit mission to help low income people. Its a real travisty!