Case worker Alex Geringer-Pate took a deep breath before continuing.

 

"It's really hard to describe the feelings,” Geringer-Pate, a case worker at The Hub Resource Center. “It's why we're here and it's why we do what we do because some of these days can be really hard, but literally that makes the work all worth it.”

 

Ginger-Pate gets emotional when she thinks about how many unhoused people The HRC has helped get into housing, whether it’s an apartment, room or shelters. She is part of a team of case workers at The HRC who help patrons navigate the often-times overwhelming road to housing.

 

Their work, along with the Hub OC’s partners, is part of why the number of unhoused people has dropped significantly in the City of Orange and Orange County.

 

In the City of Orange, the number of people living in transitional housing and emergency shelters dropped by 4%, while overall in Orange County, that number fell by 14% from last year, according to the 2026 Point In Time Count report released in May.

 

A total of 6,321 people in the county experiencing homelessness were counted during the 2026 PIT Count. Of those, 3,256 people were in an emergency shelter or a transitional housing program, and 3,065 people were unsheltered.

 

Cam Geringer-Pate, Alex’s husband, said that in 2025, the Hub OC partnered with the City of Orange Police Department and Mayor Dan Slater’s office to find housing for 60 individuals, and in 2026, 150 individuals sought case management help from The HRC.

 

“I think my favorite part of that is watching them open the door for the first time and walk into their apartment. I'm pretty sure I've cried every single time,” Alex Geringer-Pate said.

 

Visit the Point In Time count results by clicking below. 

 

Our Palmyra Summer camp has been off to a great start. We had an adventurous field trip to Irvine Regional Park, where we visited the Orange County Zoo!

 

Campers enjoyed exploring the zoo, observing wildlife and learning about them in their habitats. Campers especially loved seeing the brown bear, black panther, coyotes and the goats! They also got to see how long their wingspan would be if they were a bird and how tall they would be if they were a bear! 

 

This was a wonderful opportunity for our campers to learn about wildlife, and they had a fantastic time making memories with their friends! 

Summer Camp continues at our two locations throughout the summer. 

 

At Shaffer Park, campers will experience Newport Dunes, a Movie in the Park, a visit from Kona Ice, and more fun Friday treats.

 

At Palmyra, campers will also experience Newport Dunes and be visited by an aquarium-on-wheels, the Orange City Fire Department, and Kona Ice. 

 

We can’t wait for another exciting month of creating fun Summer Camp memories! 

Image: Members of the Food Abound team helped serve meals recently at The HRC.

 We were excited to welcome back the Food Abound team to The HRC, where their members volunteered to help serve meals last month. It was a reunion of sorts as they were among our first food partners when we started doing services in May 2022.

 

If you didn't know, the Hub Resource Center started out with pop up tents serving along the sidewalk! Then the Food Abound team showed up and our food services grew from there. They were so excited to see all the transformations that the site has gone through, from the update kitchen to the food distribution shed.

 

Led by Food Abound CEO and President Mike Learakos, the team jumped right and served more 150 meals to our patrons. We are always grateful to volunteer teams who are passionate about serving in the community!

We invite our community to help make an impact by volunteering at our next Same Day Solutions Fair on July 8th. Opportunities are available to help set up the day before the event, support operations during the fair, and assist with teardown and site reset afterward. 

 

Events like these are only possible because of the incredible support from volunteers and community partners who are willing to give their time and energy to serve others. Whether you can help for a few hours or the entire day, your support makes a meaningful difference in creating a welcoming and organized experience for every attendee.

 

The Same Day Solutions Fair continues to highlight the power of collaboration and community partnership. 

Image: Shoppers found Father's Day bargains at Full Ciricle.

It wouldn't be a celebration without gifts and during the month of June, we honored Father’s Day with a week-long promotion from June 16–21, offering 40% off all men’s clothing and shoes, along with $3 ties to help customers find affordable gifts. 

 

To show our appreciation, customers who spent $25 or more received a complimentary coffee traveler set while supplies lasted. These promotions were designed to support our community by making Father’s Day shopping more affordable and rewarding for our customers.

 

Third Annual Thrift & Vintage Walk ‘n’ Shop on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 am to 5 p.m. Join us for a day of friendship and shopping [LEARN MORE].

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