Author Archives: BFJ Orange County, CA

This Journal is Not Lost; It has Found You

February 28, 2012
BFJ Orange County, CA

  Testimony Life Resources is a counseling and wellness center in Orange County that takes a unique approach. They look for creative ways to connect people to the spiritual meaning of their story and the important purpose of their lives: Most mental … Continue reading →

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Camp to Belong

February 28, 2012
BFJ Orange County, CA

Lynn Price grew up in the foster care system. At the age of 8, Lynn learned that she had a biological sister living on the other side of town! However, with limited visits throughout their childhood, Lynn and sister Andi … Continue reading →

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Singing Your Heart Out

November 3, 2011
BFJ Orange County, CA

Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California has an outstanding Music Director. His name is Eric Graham and he started teaching there five years ago with six students who were interested in his singing class. He now has 5 choirs … Continue reading →

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Operation Rehab: The Sequel

May 12, 2011
BFJ Orange County, CA

When Bread for the Journey of Orange County first funded Steve Connelly’s Operation Rehab, he was just starting out to create the structure for his idea to help people who need alcohol or drug rehabilitation but cannot afford it. We … Continue reading →

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Soles For Souls

April 3, 2011
BFJ Orange County, CA

Clothing the Homeless, founded by Sue Sonnenberg, received a grant from Bread for the Journey of Orange County about three years ago when they began their mission to provide clean, used clothing to the homeless.  Since then, Bread for the … Continue reading →

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Serving Those Who Serve

March 4, 2011
BFJ Orange County, CA

What do a group of women, used to volunteering weekly in their children’s schools from elementary through high school, do when their children leave for college? One group of “moms” from Los Alamitos, California decided to continue working together by … Continue reading →

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Science is Fun!

October 25, 2010
BFJ Orange County, CA

The Santa Ana Zoo is a wonderful place for children to develop a passion for learning and the natural world. For more than 12 years, the local chapter of the American Chemical Society has conducted a “National Chemistry Week” event … Continue reading →

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Have Youth Orchestra, Will Travel – Cellist Included

July 15, 2010
BFJ Orange County, CA

Professor Georgette Popa is founder and music director of the Irvine Classical Players Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra’s culturally diverse membership is composed of talented junior high and high school musicians from the Irvine area of Orange County. Georgette had planned … Continue reading →

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Operation Rehab

April 15, 2010
BFJ Orange County, CA

Steve Connally of Fountain Valley, CA has a friend who went to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for her drinking addiction. While AA is effective for many, it didn’t work for Steve’s friend. She realized that she really needed an alcohol rehabilitation … Continue reading →

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Nourishing Elders, Body and Soul

April 15, 2009
BFJ Orange County, CA

Many homebound seniors in Orange, California depend on Meals on Wheels not only for physical sustenance, but also for the companionship and conversation with program volunteers, which may be their only chance to be with others. With rising gas prices, … Continue reading →

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