Last Saturday, the community came together for a COVID-safe, kid-friendly drive-thru Trick-or-Treat event at Mile Square Park. Hundreds of families drove by to experience the spooky season filled with music, a pumpkin patch, a graveyard display, goodie bags, and more! There were treats for the entire family! Thank you to all our volunteers and families who attended.

Click on the image below to watch the recap video from the event!

Increasing access to mental health and substance use disorder services helps ensure we are getting vital care to those most in need. The Be Well OC North Campus in Orange is the first of three Orange County Wellness Hubs that will serve as a cornerstone in building a world-class system of mental healthcare and a new reality for our county.

We truly believe that Be Well Orange County can and will lead the nation in optimal mental health and wellness for all residents.

Click on the image below to watch a video featuring the Be Well OC North Campus in Orange, set to open in January 2021.

Today, the First District Team co-hosted the November Food Distribution event with Saddleback Church, distributing close to 1,000 boxes of nutritious foods to Orange County families in need.

Thank you to everyone who came out to help. Our next drive-thru food distribution at Mile Square Park will be on December 9^th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am (or while supplies last).

Click here for more information or call (714) 834-3110.

Today, the First District Team also co-hosted a community blood drive at Magnolia Science Academy in Santa Ana with the American Red Cross.

Thank you to everyone who came out and donated!

If you are interested in serving your community by donating blood, we are hosting four more events.

Magnolia Science Academy

Date: December 16

Location: Gym

Address: 2840 W. First Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703

Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Santa Ana College

Dates: November 12 & December 17

Location: W-107 – Small Gym

Address: 1530 W. 17^th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: SACollege or MSASA to schedule an appointment.

Child care providers have struggled to balance the cost of providing safe and quality care with very limited revenues. That’s why Supervisor Doug Chaffee and I created the Child Care Relief Grant program, which will help maintain safe and reliable spaces for children, as we continue to rebuild our economy.

Applicants will be asked to provide a signed W-9 form, community care license(s) and/or business statement, 501c3 determination letter (for non-profits only), banking routing information, account number, and routing number.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 13 at 5:00 pm.

Click here for additional information and to apply.

The team at Orange County Public Libraries is bringing internet access to underserved communities with WiFi on Wheels!

Please visit OC Public Libraries for more upcoming locations!