WISEPlace

While the holidays bring joy to many, it's important to remember that for women experiencing homelessness, this season can be particularly challenging. At #WISEPlace, we strive to bring light to their holidays, and we need your support! Join us in spreading joy by becoming a Secret Santa and sponsoring a woman's wish list. Meet Rosa—here's her holiday wish list. Can you lend a helping hand? Sign up to be a Secret Santa here: https://lnkd.in/gFtaASMr

#WISEPlace #BoardofDirectors Spotlight: Meet Byron Culp, a WISEPlace Board Member since May 2022 and the Director of Business Development at Wright Ford and Young CPAs @wfycpa—an accounting firm that donates 1% of its gross revenues to local charities. Byron’s role amplifies his passion for community advocacy, perfectly aligning with our mission. A UNLV alum, former football player, and avid golfer, Byron’s dedication to WISEPlace extends beyond the boardroom. He tirelessly champions unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness through his professional network, fundraising efforts, and community engagement. Byron’s commitment to his family, faith, and building strong community connections exemplifies his deep values and unwavering drive to make a difference. Thank you, Byron, for being an invaluable part of the WISEPlace family and for inspiring hope and change in our community! 🌟 #CommunityChampion #InspiringChange

Help us get ready for the holidays by volunteering at one of our inventory or wrap days! Please email volunteers@wiseplace.org for more information 😊 Inventory Days Tuesday, 12/10 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm FULL Thursday, 12/12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm SPOTS OPEN Saturday, 12/14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm SPOTS OPEN Wrap Days - Thursday, 12/19 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm -FULL Friday, 12/20 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -FULL Saturday, 12/21 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm -6 SPOTS REMAINING Gratitude Cards Friday, 12/20 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -FULL

At #WISEPlace, we stand with women at their most vulnerable moments, recognizing that overcoming homelessness requires more than individual effort. The WISEPlace Way is our holistic approach to ending homelessness. We empower participants, providing comprehensive solutions that ensure they leave WISEPlace equipped for long-term success and personal self-reliance. Together, we're building brighter futures. 💙✨ #WISEPlaceWay #Empowerment #EndHomelessness Here are the different aspects of the WISEPlace Way. https://lnkd.in/gFKKa7r

"WISEPlace gave me a support system. Before, I didn’t feel like I had anyone on my side. I felt like I wasn’t worth anything – that I was the problem. WISEPlace helped me learn that I’m worthy of being loved, to believe in myself, and to never give up." Chynna WISEPlace Graduate #WISEPlace #endhomelessnessoc #permanentsupportivehousing #womenempowerment

Join our ongoing canned food drive and help support those in need. 💛Donate unexpired, easy-to-prepare nonperishable items like soup, pasta, rice, or canned veggies. Every can counts! 🥫✨ 📅Schedule your drop-off today: volunteers@wiseplace.org Let’s come together to spread hope, one can at a time! #FoodDrive #GiveBack #WISEPlace

URGENT! With less than a week until our Holiday Gathering, we still need the following items for the women we serve at #WISEPlace: 27 robes 57 slippers 73 gift cards Click here to access our Amazon Wish list: https://lnkd.in/gSCaS6RX When you shop from our list through Amazon, they can deliver directly to WISEPlace.

🌟 Generosity has the power to change lives, and it’s something we can all share! This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking for donations towards Uber & Lyft gift cards 🚗💳 for our #WISEPlace participants. Safe, private transportation helps women get to doctor’s appointments, job interviews, and more as they rebuild their lives. Give the gift of mobility and make a difference today! 💕 Donate here: wiseplace.org/donate-now 💻✨ #EndHomelessness #SupportWISEPlace

✨ WOW!! ✨ Happy work anniversary and the successful completion of 6 years leading WISEPlace to our incredibly hard-working and tenacious CEO, Brateil Aghasi. 🎉👏 On your first day, the gym and the entire second story leaked and flooded the entire lobby and both floors of our building. On your third day, smoke came from the electrical outlets. Your second year, an international pandemic and a complete rebranding of the organization. And that's just naming a few things. What else? Taking us from transitional shelter only, to adding new emergency shelters, new affordable housing projects only dreamed about and talked about prior to your leadership with 30% and 50% ami affordable housing projects throughout OC. What else? Bringing in holistic workshops and extended graduate programming with over 250 workshops annually with increased volunteer, foundation, and corporate support. What else? Providing over a million dollars of new rental assistance to survivors of domestic violence in OC annually and building the only permanent supportive affordable housing to have vouchers for survivors of domestic violence in OC. Thank you for your resilience; when most would have left, you stepped up and led WISEPlace through the incredibly uncertain times beginning 2018 and now we thrive. We can't wait to see what year 7 brings for WISEPlace thanks to your vision and leadership. Happy work anniversary, Brateil! Your dedication and passion inspire us every day! 🌟 #Leadership #WorkAnniversary #Inspiration

Thank you so much for your support, EverBank! Recently #EverBankBuilds volunteers toured WISEPlace to understand how our organization supports unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness in Orange County. The grant of $10,000 will go a long way in helping us #endhomelessness for the women we serve. We are very grateful!