The COVID-19 pandemic has left many residents, especially seniors, stuck at home. That’s meant difficulty getting the essentials.

Our community responded with an incredible spirit of volunteerism and support through our Neighborhood Pop-Up Pantries, which provided residents with everyday items, including diapers, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, and food items.

This effort was spearheaded by our dedicated group of neighbors who volunteered as Neighborhood Captains. They set up tables and restock pantries. Earlier this month, we honored our Neighborhood Captains on a video call.

A shout out and thank you to all of our volunteers that served our community!

Our goal as fathers is to be courageous enough to give our kids the time and opportunities, they need to cultivate good qualities for themselves.

Raising my two daughters taught me so much and afforded me the opportunity to pass along core values I believe help make our society and world a better place.

Check out the video below:

Last Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that the action to rescind the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program was insufficient, and therefore the DACA program continues to stand.

In 2018, I wrote an OP-ED to support a DACA deal to help these recipients find a pathway to citizenship. I, myself am an immigrant to the United States as a refugee from war-torn Vietnam. To simply remove DACA recipients back to their mostly unknown countries is not what this county is about. Let’s help define and create proper immigration policies and procedures that grants them the ability to be fully legal Americans.

Read more about it here: 

https://www.ocregister.com/2018/01/28/even-in-conservative-orange-county-republicans-want-a-daca-deal/

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District are observing an increase in mosquito activity. Collections at this time last year averaged 24 mosquitoes per trap. This year, traps have caught an average of 110, an increase that is nearly 5 times higher than last year.

Protect your family and tip and toss standing water along with other precautions!

Please see their website to learn more:

As of June 23, the following Social Services Agency locations opened today with limited functionality, operating from Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:

• Aliso Viejo Regional Center
• Anaheim Regional Center
• Cypress Regional Center
• Garden Grove Regional Center
• Santa Ana Regional Center

Every Tuesday, from 2-4pm, the Orange County First Assembly will host a grocery distribution, while supplies last.

Thank you to Pastor Drew and Orange County First Assembly for continuing to serve those in need here in Orange County!

Address: 1440 E Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana

You Count! When we participate in the 2020 Census we help our communities thrive. Fill out the census securely today at my2020Census.gov

Join OC Health Care Agency and Orange County Business Council for a webinar on best practices for Re-Opening your business safely.

For the most up to date information regarding COVID-19 reopening, please see the Health Care Agency’s webpage and Facebook:

https://www.ochealthinfo.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ochealthinfo/