Common Ground is committed to reaching out the the local and global community.
The Bhagavad Gita says that God is present in every act of service.
Selfless service is a natural unfoldment in a person’s spiritual awakening. With a commitment to spiritual growth comes the realization that growth cannot be accomplished alone. With that in mind, various service projects are undertaken at Common Ground; some are community-wide while others offer guidance & support for individual ways to serve.
With that in mind, various service projects are undertaken at Common Ground; some are community-wide while others offer guidance and support for individual ways to serve.
The County of Orange Armory Emergency Shelter Program 2011/2012
The Orange County Cold Weather Armory Emergency Shelter program provides up to 400 beds per night for the homeless at the National Guard Armories in Fullerton and Santa Ana. The homeless will receive a nutritious meal, a warm shower, and a safe place to sleep. Volunteers will pass out donations of warm clothing and Service Providers from Orange County will be on-site to provide needed services.
Common Ground’s Outreach team serves monthly at the shelter in Santa Ana during the time the shelter is in operation.
Currently Planned Outreach Projects 2011
- 1st Annual Orange County Stand Down ~ September 17-18, 2011 ~ Lot 13, Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, California
(At the corner of West 17th Street and College Avenue) ~ a two-day “one stop shop” of services for homeless and low-income veterans and their families ~ Spiritual Community Team at Common Ground
- Cold Weather Shelter ~ November 2011 thru March 2012 ~ Team Lead: Judy Carroll
