SALVATION ARMY SEEKS EMERGENCY SHELTER SPACE IN
ORANGE COUNTY

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The Salvation Army wants to provide additional emergency shelter space in Orange County. "We are actively looking at locations for much needed emergency shelter space for women and children. We will continue to push for increased housing services for the homeless," states Captain Lee Lescano, Salvation Army Orange County Coordinator.

There is a serious shortage of emergency housing. "It is estimated that there are more than 19,000 homeless individuals on any given night in Orange County," reports Beverly Freeman, Director of Social Services for The Salvation Army Orange County.

The Salvation Army currently provides one of two emergency shelters that are available in Orange County for women, children and families. Doug Freeman, Shelter Services Coordinator, says "that in a typical one-month period, the Hospitality House in Santa Ana serves 3,720 sit down meals and 1,800 brown bag meals. Last month 90 families including 270 children ages 0-16 were assisted." However, over a two-month period the Hospitality House turned away nearly 900 individuals. There is a great need to provide emergency housing assistance that at present cannot be met.

For further information regarding Orange County Salvation Army Social Services and emergency housing needs contact Beverly Freeman at 714.832.7100.