WISEPlace

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As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, WISEPlace provides unaccompanied women with housing solutions, counseling For more information, visit www.wiseplace.org.

For 99 years, WISEPlace has served more than 8,560 women by providing safe shelter, counseling and mental health services, case management and addiction recovery, and employment assistance to help rebuild their lives. The nonprofit organization is the only Orange County-based establishment leading the effort to end homelessness for unaccompanied women. Originally established as the South Orange County YWCA, WISEPlace instills hope in women and provides a path to personal stability so they do not face adversity alone. Most recently, the organization announced a housing development partnership, with plans to completely renovate the existing 1950's building, to construct supportive housing while continuing the vital wrap-around services offered to all participants. WISEPlace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

10/10/2026

Today on World Mental Health Day, we pause to honor the courage it takes to care for your mind and body 💜

Health & Wellness is a pillar of the WISEPlace Way, ensuring women experiencing homelessness have proactive support, compassionate guidance, and access to essential services.

Wellness is a journey—and no one should walk it alone ✨

https://wiseplace.org/wiseplace-way/

10/09/2026

🚨ACTION ALERT: HUD Gov is proposing changes that could create new barriers to proven solutions to homelessness and redirect limited resources away from people who need them.

Your voice matters. Tell HUD what works in our communities.

📣Submit a public comment by October 13 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

https://endhomelessness.org/action/tell-hud-the-solutions-they-are-pushing-will-not-work/

10/08/2026

Thank you to Orange County Grantmakers for bringing together over 500 nonprofit leaders for a full day summit of inspiration and joy!

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10/07/2026

Caring for others starts with caring for ourselves! Our monthly staff meeting was led by our case manager, Dana, who guided our team in a meaningful conversation about stress management and self-care. We asked, “How do you manage stress in your life?” Dana shared that art has been an important form of self-care for her and invited us to reflect on the many ways creativity can help us pause, process, and recharge.

Thank you, Dana, for reminding us of the power of creativity, reflection, and wellness in the work we do every day. 💜

10/06/2026

🔥 The heat is relentless—and for the women we serve, it can be dangerous. Here’s how you can help them beat the heat:

🚗 Donate an Uber gift card so they don’t have to walk or take public transit in triple-digit temps.

https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E135275&id=19

🛒 Shop our Amazon Wish List for essentials like bottled water.

https://a.co/0bLqGQJd

Every item you give brings comfort, safety, and care during this SoCal heatwave. 💜

10/05/2026

Got a birthday or anniversary coming up? Use your special day to support the people we serve! You can raise funds and/or goods and supplies to provide aid to those served by WISEPlace.

Email: [email protected] or sign up at http://wiseplace.galaxydigital.com

10/04/2026

Fall is here, and nothing warms a crisp autumn day like a comforting meal 💜🍂 At WISEPlace, nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are part of the WISEPlace Way—helping women rebuild strength, stability, and self‑reliance. Last year, we served 8,435 meals, and this season, we need your help to keep that care going. Love cooking or gathering friends for a meaningful project? Your fall meal donation can brighten someone’s day and fuel their journey forward.

Sign up on our volunteer portal http://wiseplace.galaxydigital.com

10/03/2026

The heart of what we do is to provide vital wrap-around services to the participants in our care. The WISEPlace Way is a solutions-based program to get women back on their feet with support. Learn more here: https://wiseplace.org/wiseplace-way/

10/02/2026

From sleeping in her car to rebuilding her life—Chynna’s journey is proof that resilience, support, and hard work can rewrite your story. 💪🏽💫

"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 💜

10/01/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜Did you know that WISEPlace’s permanent supportive housing program is the first and only project in Orange County to have housing vouchers earmarked for survivors of domestic violence?

Domestic violence is one of the main causes of homelessness for the unaccompanied women we serve. Faced with a scarcity of affordable housing options, long wait times, and financial instability, it can take years for survivors to secure stable housing on their own.

Consider taking a stand against domestic violence this October by joining the Hope and Housing Alliance at WISEPlace and making a critical difference in the lives of survivors today.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Text “START” to 88788 or call 1.800.799.7233

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1411 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA
92706

Telephone

+17145423577

Website

https://www.wiseplace.org/

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