Purpose:

The Compassion Ministry of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Orange County seeks to serve people and communities in Orange County outside our church body by alleviating physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs, as well as sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through both words and actions.

As followers of Christ, we believe that we are each called to serve others and to help address the needs of our immediate community. The Compassion Ministry team has partnered with local organizations to create opportunities to positively impact those around us. You can learn more about those partners below. Email compassion@trinitypresoc.org for more info or questions.

Family Promise

Family Promise provides a pathway of support for families experiencing housing instability. Family Promise focuses on homeless prevention, short-term housing (transitional), family support services, and stabilization. The ministry now has two transitional housing facilities: House of Ruth in Tustin, and Trinity Cristo Rey in south Santa Ana.

Olive Crest

Olive Crest seeks to serve families at risk of abuse, neglect, and isolation. It is through this ministry that families can receive training, counseling, mentoring, and support (i.e., help with childcare, toiletries, food, and necessities). A prayer and support team is being developed to support the children being served, as well as the families, who open their homes to care for these children.

Hart Park MInistry

On the first Sunday of every month, the Hart Park Ministry team shares a meal with the homeless community around Orange. The team is always looking for volunteers to help with distribution and continue to build relationships with this community each month.

SKYVIEW SCHOOL

Skyview School is a K-8 alternative education program that primarily focuses on homeless, extremely impoverished, and at-risk youth. The school is accredited and run by the Orange County Department of Education and resides in the city of Orange. Because of the student body’s transient and minimalistic living situations (typically in motels), the kids don't often have access to healthy, fresh foods. Skyview has implementing a food pantry to give kids and their families access to better, nutritious meals, as well as teach kids how to prepare simple, healthy snacks. Hybrid (part-time in-person) learning has now resumed at the school, and there is an immediate need for volunteers.

Careportal

Trinity partners with CarePortal to fulfill the Great Commission by meeting practical needs in the community. We collaborate with families in the congregation as well as social workers in the county to meet various needs and build relationships with families navigating difficult situations. Earlier this year, Trinity surpassed a humbling and amazing milestone with CarePortal: 100 children served!

HOme for refugees

Home for Refugees seeks to establish collaborative relationships between faith groups, community groups, and refugees in order for refugees to achieve a sense of feeling at home in their new communities. Trinity has partnered with HFR to help resettle two refugee families in Orange County in the last few years.