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More than 50 local agencies turn out for Community Resource Fair
Families Forward hosts second annual event on May 8 at Irvine Valley College.
By Ashly McGlonePublished: May 04, 2010 11:35 AM
More than 50 local agencies will offer services such as health screenings, legal advice, financial counseling, career support and workshops to families free of charge during the Community Resource Fair on Saturday, May 8.
The second annual event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Irvine Valley College, is a service of Irvine-based nonprofit Families Forward.
Participating agencies include Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian; Legal Aid Society; Consumer Credit Counseling Services; the Fair Housing Council; American Red Cross; Planned Parenthood; Saddleback Memorial Medical Center; and California Public Utilities Commission.
Families Forward has received an "unprecedented number" of requests for help from local families who have been impacted by the economic downturn, according to Margie Wakeham, executive director of the nonprofit.
"We are thrilled at the response from the community, including the city of Irvine, the county of Orange, Irvine Valley College and of course all of the health-care, legal, professional and other organizations that are participating," she says.
Families Forward has a 26-year history in Orange County of providing transitional housing, homeless-prevention programs, food pantry and other services that promote self-sufficiency.
Irvine Valley College is located at 5500 Irvine Center Drive. For more information, visit families-forward.org.
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The second annual event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Irvine Valley College, is a service of Irvine-based nonprofit Families Forward. Participating agencies include Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian; Legal Aid Society; Consumer Credit Counseling Services; the Fair Housing Council; American Red Cross; Planned Parenthood; Saddleback Memorial Medical Center; and California Public Utilities Commission. Families Forward has received an "unprecedented number" of requests for help from local families who have been impacted by the economic downturn, according to Margie Wakeham, executive director of the nonprofit. "We are thrilled at the response from the community, including the city of Irvine, the county of Orange, Irvine Valley College and of course all of the health-care, legal, professional and other organizations that are participating," she says. Families Forward has a 26-year history in Orange County of providing transitional housing, homeless-prevention programs, food pantry and other services that promote self-sufficiency. Irvine Valley College is located at 5500 Irvine Center Drive. For more information, visit families-forward.org. Related headlines Concordia University hosts Gala of Stars on May 22 OC METRO, May issue: 'CHOC Follies XIII's "The Wizard of OC"' OC METRO, April issue: 'Artistic Voyage benefits St. Jude Medical Center' |
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