PEACE Community Resource Center
The PEACE Center was created out of a vision to have a destination for our county’s residents when they are in need of basic resources and assistance. The Center’s purpose is to meet these needs through existing and future services such as: food pantry, financial education, career counseling, legal information, MSI (Medical Services Initiative) application processing, support groups, orphan care, and adoption support.
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Food 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.
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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.
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.
- Tuesday Mornings 09:30- 11:30 am
1st Session: March 6th - April 17th
2nd Session: April 24 - May 29th
- Tuesday Evenings 7:00 - 8:30 pm
1st Session: March 6th - April 17th
2nd Session: April 24 - May 29th
We are offering an ESL class for parents of elementary school children. The lessons will be presented in the context of the school setting. There is an emphasis placed on conversational skills.
- Thursday Afternoons: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Session: April 5 - May 3
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.
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Legal Aid Ministry
Lawyers are available, by appointment, to give you legal information on a variety of sbujects. Call 949-609-8111 to schedule an appointment.
Homework Club/Tutoring
We offer tutoring and homework assistance for elementary school children. Children bring their assignments. No appointment necessary.
- Thursday Afternoons: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Session: April 5 - May 31
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 citizens.
To schedule an appointment call 949-609-8111.
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.
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COMING IN EARLY 2012
PEACE Guides
Our PEACE Guides are individuals who are trained in connecting people with resources they need. The PEACE Guide will connect you to resources that are offered through the county and through Saddleback Church.