• Grand Opening!

    Join the iHOPE Board of Directors and San Clemente Mayor, Jim Evert, for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Tour.

    iHOPE Resource Center

    106 W. Canada, San Clemente
    Friday, February 10, 2012
    12:30pm – 3:00pm
    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 1:00pm

    For More Information:

    Cate Murphy, Executive Director
    Susan Parmelee, Director of Social Services
    info@ihopeoc.org

  • Mobile Shower Van Training

    If you would like to be trained to help at our Mobile Shower Service for the homeless, now's your chance!

    When: Saturday, December 17 2011, 8-10:30 am
    Where: iHOPE's office
    34231 Camino Capistrano, Suite 203
    Capistrano Beach
    Who: Anyone over 18 who would like to volunteer at a mobile shower service

    Training will be conducted by Susan Parmelee.

    Contact:
    Cate Murphy, Project Manager
    949-293-5641

  • Fundraiser

    "Raising Hope For the Homeless"
    Dinner, Silent Auction and Concert

    When: Saturday December 3, 2011
    Where: OC Tavern in San Clemente
    2369 South El Camino Real
    San Clemente, CA 92672
    (949) 542-8877
    Details: Dinner and Silent Auction begins at 6:00 p.m.
    DINNER: Order off the menu and The OC Tavern will donate 20% of the dinner proceeds directly to IHOPE.
    CONCERT: Music begins at 9:30 p.m. and features OC's best cover band "Wigs and Ties". Donation of $5.00 go directly to IHOPE.

    For more information: Jay Baird at 949-492-5884.

    The proceeds from the event will be used to purchase toiletries, underwear, bus passes and prescriptions for the homeless, and to provide rent assistance for those that are in jeopardy of losing their housing.

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  • Cold Weather Homeless Shelter

    The Tri City (DP, SC and SJC) Homeless Shelter
    Capo Beach Calvary, Capistrano Beach
    Opened Saturday, November 20, 2010
    The shelter hosts both men and woman and will be open until March 2011.
    The shelter opens at 9pm, Guests leave at 6am.

    Capo Beach Calvary Cold Weather Homeless Shelter
    25975 Domingo Ave.
    Capistrano Beach

    For more information:
    Pastor Steve Hagy, 949.412.6775; Assistant Pastor Bill Devin, 949.295.8497; Assistant Pastor Curtis, 949.456.3100; Overnight Chaperone Coordinator Joel Ravan, 503.781.7537; Donations Coordinator, Jess, 949.554.4627 and Food Preparation Coordinator, Vivien Hartley, 949.291.6546.

  • Fundraiser Event

    "Funny Nun" production entitled "Til Death Do Us Part."

    The Social Justice Ministry of St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church (33926 Calle La Primavera Dana Point, CA, 92629) is holding a fundraiser for iHOPE! This production is a comedy in the tradition of the hilarious "Late Nite Catechism" series - to be enjoyed by all! The official flyer is attached. Below are the main details.

    Event: "Funny Nun" production entitled "Til Death Do Us Part."
    Date: Saturday, February 5, 2011
    Time: 7:00 p.m.
    Place: St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church - 33926 Calle La Primavera Dana Point, CA.
    Tickets: $35.00 on sale in the Church Office and through iHOPE.
    Payment: Credit Card or Check written to St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church with" iHOPE Fundraiser" in the Memo Section.
    For more information contact: St. Edward's Church Office (949) 496-1307
    or call the iHOPE contact number (949) 212-4420.

    iHOPE is beginning the New Year with big plans to expand our Mobile Shower Service, hire our first staff, and realize our dream of a Day Resource Center for the Homeless and Working Poor in South Orange County. This Center will provide comprehensive services to assist the disadvantaged and homeless on a path to self-sufficiency and hope.

    We hope you will join us on February 5th!

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  • Mobile Shower Trailer with Distribution of Donated Goods

    Mobile Shower Trailer with Distribution of Clothing and Toiletries

    Saturdays, January 15, 22, 29, 2011
    From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
    at the field across from Capo Beach Calvary Church on Domingo in Capo Beach

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    January 29

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    January 15

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    January 8

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    December 25

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Shower Trailer

    Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2010

    8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Capo Beach Calvary
    25975 Domingo Ave.
    Capistrano Beach
    Weather permitting

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    December 18

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    December 4

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    Saturday, November 27

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Multi Service Center

    Health Care Expo
    Sunday, November 14, 2010

    11:00am - 3:00pm
    JSerra High School
    26351 Junipero Serra Road
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    Saturday, November 13

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Shower Van

    Saturday, November 6, 2010

    1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Capo Beach Calvary
    25975 Domingo Ave.
    Capistrano Beach

    Friday, October 29, 2010

    1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Community Presbyterian Church
    of San Juan Capistrano
    32202 Del Obispo St.
    San Juan Capistrano

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    Saturday, October 23

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Multi Service Center

    Mobile Medical Service Van
    Wednesday, October 20, 2010

    5:00pm to 8:00pm
    Saddleback Memorial Medical-San Clemente
    654 Camino De Los Mares
    San Clemente, CA 92673

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    Saturday, October 2

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Multi Service Center

    Health Care Expo
    Saturday, September 25, 2010

    9:00am - 3:00pm
    Maxwell Park
    2700 W. Broadway
    Anaheim, CA 92804

  • Mobile Shower Van Training

    The goal of this service is to provide warm showers, plus other basic necessities - including new socks, undergarments and toiletries - to homeless individuals in order to promote and encourage health, self- esteem, and a path to self-sufficiency and hope. The launch, to begin in Dana Point, will include one "shower day" per week beginning in late September.

    Tuesday, September 14th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church (School Lunchroom)
    33926 Calle La Primavera, Dana Point 92629

    Training will include the following activities:
    • Registration and Check-in
    • Data collection
    • Distribution of towels/wash cloths, toiletries as mentioned above, and proper disposal of all materials • Time-Management monitoring of shower participants • Emergency needs and all other related protocol

    Our Trainers will include:
    • Experienced and knowledgeable "Volunteer Coordinator" from Illumination Foundation • MSW (Masters in Social Work) - advocate for the homeless and experienced in case management guidelines for intake and data collection.
    • RN/MSN (Registered Nurse/Master of Science in Nursing) - trained in critical care and emergency services

    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
    nancy@ihopeoc.org or call (949) 212-4420.

    PLEASE RSVP TO: nancy@ihopeoc.org no later than September 10th.

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    Saturday, September 11

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    Saturday, August 28

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    Saturday, August 14

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    Saturday, July 31

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Multi Service Center

    Wednesday, July 21, 2010

    5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Ford parking lot
    Corner of Stonehill and Camino Capistrano
    San Juan Capistrano, CA

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  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    Saturday, July 10

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Join Us for Some Sweet Donations

    iHOPE Powell's Flyer

    June 26, 10am - 10pm
    June 27, 10am - 9pm

    Powell's Sweet Shoppe
    27000 Alicia Pkwy, Ste E Laguna Niguel

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    Saturday, June 26

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Multi Service Center

    Wednesday, June 23, 2010

    5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Civic Center Plaza at Ross Street
    Santa Ana, CA

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    Saturday, June 12

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Multi Service Center

    Wednesday, June 9, 2010

    5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Center for School, Family, and Community Partnerships
    Los Alisos Intermediate School
    25171 Moor Avenue
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    Saturday, May 29

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Medical Van

    May 19

    Wednesday, May 19, 5-8 pm, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, San Clemente, CA

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    May 8

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Medical Van

    April 21

    Wednesday, April 21, 5-8 pm, Center for School, Family and Community Partnerships at Los Alisos Int. School in Mission Viejo, CA

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    April 17

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    April 3

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Fundraising Events

    iHOPE Spring Showers Event
    March 28

    Sunday, March 28th from 3-5pm

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  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    March 27

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Medical Van

    March 17

    Wednesday, March 17, 5-8pm, St. Timothy's Catholic Church

  • Distribution of Donated Goods

    March 13

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

    February 20

    7:45 am @ El Patio Restaurant, Capistrano Beach
    4:30 pm @ San Felipe de Jesus, Capistrano Beach

  • Mobile Medical Van

    Mobile Medical Van coming February 17 (5pm-8pm) to the San Juan Capistrano Boys & Girls club.