Many St. Stephen's parishioners are involved and serve on the board of this service organization. The SCCDC's goal is to provide shelter and assistance to those who otherwise would be without. Related Links: SCCDC website

Seven Meaningful Things You Can Do for the Homeless...

Show them respect

The human dignity you share when you show courtesy and respect can give someone the hope and strength they need to lift themselves out of a bad situation.

Don't give cash

Cash won't solve the problem. It can be used to buy drugs or alcohol or it can enable someone not to face the root causes of their homelessness.

Pray for them

God loves every homeless person, no matter how hardened and hopeless they might be - and He asks us to love them too.

Realize that the homeless are not all the same

They come from all kinds of situations: From battered wives to unemployed men. From alcoholics and drug addicts to the mentally ill. The response that's right for one person may not help another.

Encourage them to get help

Help is available. Steer homeless people toward a local homeless shelter where there's food, shelter, and other help.

Get informed

Learn about the homeless and their problems. You'll equip yourself to be part of the solution, not just an observer.

Give

Your money, talents, and time can go a long way toward transforming people's lives.

From the Orange County Rescue Mission