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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

End Homelessness
Meet Volunteer Victoria

Meet Volunteer Victoria

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Meet Gary

Meet Gary

00:54
Meet Longtime Volunteer Cindy

Meet Longtime Volunteer Cindy

00:59
Meet Board Member Barbara

Meet Board Member Barbara

00:57
Meet Housing Program Manager David

Meet Housing Program Manager David

00:55
Meet Advocate Navigator Mary

Meet Advocate Navigator Mary

00:59
Meet Diana

Meet Diana

00:59
Meet Board Member Michael

Meet Board Member Michael

00:55
Meet Emergency Shelter Program Manager Mia

Meet Emergency Shelter Program Manager Mia

00:56
Meet Norquan

Meet Norquan

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