Around the Table with South County Outreach

For the latest episode of “Around the Table with South County Outreach,” South County Outreach sits down with Dr. John Hernandez, President of Irvine Valley College, to discuss the topic of COMMUNITY and how our collaborative efforts are addressing community needs and shedding light on the issue of hidden homelessness, particularly among the many current Community College students from the hidden corners of our community like refug...

In this episode of "Around the Table with South County Outreach," we are joined by Carol Ferguson of the Orange County Community Foundation to explore the powerful impact of generosity in building a stronger, more resilient community. We discuss how acts of giving—whether through time, talent, or financial support—transform the lives of those in need and create lasting change. Tune in to hear inspiring insights on how generosity fu...

In this episode, we sit down with Taryn Palumbo of OC Grantmakers to discuss the crucial topic of equity. Learn how South County Outreach is working to level the playing field for all community members and the role of strategic partnerships in fostering inclusivity. Taryn shares insights from OC Grantmakers' strategic plan and highlights the importance of equitable access to resources. Tune in to discover actionable steps you can t...

South County Outreach ensures no one goes to bed hungry or without a safe place to call HOME. Join us as we chat with Carrie Buck of the Family Solutions Collaborative to discuss the vital issue of shelter and family homelessness. Take a closer look into efforts to provide safe and stable housing for families in need and explore collaborative strategies to address this pressing issue. Carrie shares her expertise on innovative solut...

Ray Havert, a local businessman in South Orange County, saw a need among his neighbors and decided to make a difference. He founded SCO in 1989 to fight to end hunger and homelessness in Orange County. Joining forces with a number of local volunteers, Ray conducted food drives and opened a small food cupboard that grew into a larger food program to assist families and seniors in need. Today, Ray's vision of "Love thy neighbor" cont...

Learn how food can be the cornerstone of change. Chef Bill Bracken of Bracken's Kitchen discusses how his organization, along with South County Outreach, are not only feeding the hungry but also empowering communities. Before we can heal the sick, educate our children, house the homeless, or offer hope to the afflicted, we must first be able to feed and nourish them.  #hunger #homeless #homelessness #poverty #SouthCountyOutreach #o...

Xitalay Luna, Volunteer Manage for South County Outreach joins Jenny Sheek, College Corp Coordinator at Concordia University Irvine join us to discuss how to grow and sustain partnerships to help fight hunger and homelessness here in Orange County, CA. #collegecorp #collegevolunteering #volunteering #partnerships #partnershipsuccess #charity #charities #homelessness #hunger #foodbank #southcountyoutreach #octalkradio #concordia #co...

Welcome to Around the Table with South County Outreach, where we take you on a journey deep into the heart of our organization’s mission to combat poverty and uplift our community. This podcast is not just about showcasing our work—it's about inviting you, our listeners, to join us in our mission.  Listen to our first episode as LaVal Brewer, President and CEO of South County Outreach, offers a sneak peek into the values that shape...