Share Our Selves

On November 19th, kick off the holiday season together as a family, by working on projects that will help our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness and teach our kids about the challenges they face. SOS Family Service Night At Home! is geared towards families with children ages 3 to 18. The event is a unique opportunity to introduce your growing philanthropists to issues of hunger and homelessness in our community in a way that fosters empathy and understanding. Register online today! https://www.shareourselves.org/e/2020-family-service-night/

Remember to VOTE today! Last day to VOTE is November 3rd! For more information on the OC Vote Center go to link - https://ocvote.com/ #MakeHealthPrimary #CivicHealth #CommunityHealth

Before we all enter the Halloween weekend, and close out our celebration month of "50 Years of SOS", we are humbled to let you know that your generosity thus far during our RESTORE OC initiative has just exceeded our initial goal of $500,000! Your support during this time has been incredible and we could not serve our community without you! Obviously, as the pandemic is ongoing and the needs of Orange County residents continue, we will continue to bring you opportunities to c...reate an impact and make a difference into the holiday season. But for this weekend, we wanted to close out October with a gigantic, sincere, heartfelt thank you. THANK YOU for 50 years and thank you for sharing in this mission with us! Together, we can RESTORE OC! #WeCanRestoreOC #ShareOurSelves #MakeHealthPrimary #EndHomelessness #EndHomelessnessOC #OrangeCounty #communityhealth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpzoG87rTwU&feature=youtu.be

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month At Share Our Selves we provide care and assistance to domestic violence survivors and their children. We work with them to ensure they are connected to resources for a life that is safe, healthy, and thriving. Did you know... 57% of all homeless women reporting domestic violence as the immediate cause of their homelessness 80% of mothers and children experiencing homelessness that had previously experienced domestic violence. Housing insecurity and domestic violence are fundamentally linked neither can be solved without addressing the other. Housing insecurity is a primary reason why survivors across genders and age ranges stay in abusive relationships and why children continue to be exposed to domestic violencea key risk factor for future perpetration and chronic health conditions. Unstable housing and homelessness make survivors and children vulnerable to new forms of violence, creating a still greater risk that the cycle of violence will continue into new generations. Source: https://blueshieldcafoundation.org/housing

VOTE! November 3rd, your Vote Center has all the resources you'll need. A Vote Center is more than a traditional polling place-it's a full-service voting experience. Cast your ballot at any location, stop by on the weekend, even register to vote. Explore all of the benefits of Vote Center voting - all designed to improve the voter experience. For more information on OC Vote Center go to link - https://ocvote.com/... #MakeHealthPrimary #CivicHealth #CommunityHealth

Be a #FluFighter! #SleeveUp to fight the flu! ¡Sea un #FluFighter! #SleeveUp para combatir la gripe! #MakeHealthPrimary

For today's #ThrowbackThursday, we're getting closer to home. Specifically, our current headquarters! After our eviction in 1989, a community of support rallied to our aid. With a $200,000 matching challenge grant from Peter Ochs of the Fieldstone Foundation and Harold Ahmanson of the Fieldstead Foundation, alongside significant donations from John Michler and others, SOS was able to raise the funds necessary to open escrow on our current location. From the street, many of you might recognize our current residence when it used to be occupied by Garf's Sports Lounge, which is now located off Bristol in Costa Mesa. Celebrate your SOS memories with us and be sure to tag Share Our Selves! #50YearsOfSOS #WeCanRestoreOC

Volunteer With Us and Make A Difference this Season! We are looking for volunteers to join our Adopt A Family (AAF) Roonga Team to assist in administrative duties. You have excellent writing skills, strong computer skills, committed to giving back to our community. To learn more attend one of our Virtual Volunteer Information Sessions via Zoom: ... October 26 at 12n-1pm ZOOM LINK - https://bit.ly/3opb9Lk October 29 at 12n - 1pm ZOOM LINK - https://bit.ly/2Tf1hoT

Just a reminder, our 50th Celebration Online Auction closes TOMORROW NIGHT (Thursday, 10/22). You still have time to bid on some great items, local experiences, and even the opportunity to "fund a need". While we will miss seeing everyone in person at our Celebrity Chef Dinner this year, this is a chance to fuel the work of SOS from the comfort of your own home. Don't miss out! Bid today! #WeCanRestoreOC https://e.givesmart.com/events/idJ/

Easy as 1.2.3. Let's keep each other and our community healthy and safe by practicing these simple "rules". #MakeHealthPrimary #curbthespread

Bringing accessible health care to our community in collaboration with City of Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.

Flu Shot Friday! Be a flu fighter! And take a photo and share on socials with #FluShotSelfie.

It's time for another #ThrowbackThursday as we continue to celebrate 50 years of SOS. A little over 30 years ago, Share Our Selves went through a location transition as SOS was evicted from our previous site. In battling a growing local NIMBY mentality, supporters of SOS began hosting various demonstrations that resulted in widespread press across Southern California. 1,000 people attended a 'Rally in the Park' event, hundreds marched on Costa Mesa City Hall, and a 60 hour fast/vigil was orchestrated to bring attention to what was occurring. The result, supporters contributed to the purchase of 1550 Superior Avenue, where SOS resides to this day. But more on that next week! Remember, if you have memories and photos of SOS in your life, please share them and tag us on social media! #50YearsOfSOS #WeCanRestoreOC

Our ONLINE AUCTION to help RESTORE OC is NOW OPEN! While we can’t be raising funds in person together at our Celebrity Chef Dinner this year, we are excited to bring our auction to you virtually. Today, you have the chance to do good while bidding from the comfort of your home. Be a part of the fundraising action and take an active part in helping to RESTORE OC! #WeCanRestoreOC #50YearsOfSOS https://e.givesmart.com/events/idJ/