ABOUT US
OUR CORE VALUES:
COMPASSION & ACCEPTANCE, RESPONSIBILITY,
INTEGRITY, CREATIVITY & FLEXIBILITY, COMMUNITY
Friendship Shelter is a non-profit homeless services agency founded in 1988 and dedicated to ending homelessness in South Orange County, one person at a time. Friendship Shelter operates a full spectrum of services to end homelessness, including outreach, shelter, housing navigation, financial assistance, and permanent housing with supportive services. We believe in a housing-first and harm reduction approach and value the unique experience of each client we serve. All of our programs employ trauma-informed principles and are housing-focused, low-barrier, and client-centered.
GET TO KNOW US!
Click through the videos below to meet just some of our clients, staff members, and volunteers.
End Homelessness
End Homelessness


Meet Volunteer Victoria

Meet Gary

Meet Longtime Volunteer Cindy

Meet Board Member Barbara

Meet Housing Program Manager David

Meet Advocate Navigator Mary

Meet Diana

Meet Board Member Michael

Meet Emergency Shelter Program Manager Mia
