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OCCHC/SteppingUP

Our non-profit organization's mission is to transition extremely low income families to greater self-sufficiency by assisting with housing & education.

The Orange County Community Housing Corporation (OCCHC) was founded in 1977 by persons involved in a countrywide housing task force committed to solving the region's shortage of housing for many of our lower wage earners. These leaders met with public officials to ensure that federal Community Development Block Grant funds were administered for maximum benefit to very low-income families. As a result of these meetings, the leadership agreed to create an independent , non-profit corporation to administer the community-based program. Today, this organization is OCCHC. Leadership in the early years included Richard Friedman, retired Deputy Director and Chief Counsel of the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Manny Mendez, architect, Elsie Kroeshe, League of Women Voters, Mary Miller, League of Women Voters, Bob Johnson, author and microfilter engineer, Gloria Lopez, Colonia Independencia representative, Vicente Mas, Orange County planner and Ralph Kennedy, an urban planner with the Fair Housing Council. Since that time, OCCHC has developed over 200 units of housing affordable to very low-income families in the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Buena Park, Cypress, Placentia, Newport Beach, and Dana Point. Most of these apartments are owned and managed by OCCHC. The corporation's assets exceed $15 million.

09/29/2026

This month Orange County Community Housing Corporation celebrated Westward Home: A Gala to End the Cycle of Poverty. Hosted at The Ranch in Anaheim, guests joined OCCHC's annual western-themed event that celebrated 20 years of SteppingUP and over 600 graduates since 2006.

Twenty years of students who believed college was possible because someone believed it first. Twenty years of first-generation graduates who are now teachers, nurses, engineers, and parents raising their own kids to believe the same thing. Twenty years of breaking the cycle of poverty.

The western-themed gala, presented by Title Sponsor, U.S. Bank, provided a vibrant and engaging evening filled with LIVE music, line dancing, hat decorating, auction and so much more.

Today, we thank our generous sponsors and community members who helped us raise over $200,000 at Westward Home. For two decades you have stood by our side. Thank you for empowering our students and encouraging brighter futures.

Check out our latest newsletter & photos from the event at https://conta.cc/3Vh9mN8

09/16/2026

Orange County is one of the wealthiest regions in the country, yet thousands of hard-working families remain housing insecure and one emergency away from falling behind.

OCCHC envisions a community where everyone belongs, where zip code doesn't determine destiny, where housing is attainable, and where a student's education can't be ended by a single unexpected bill.

Tonight, OCCHC will celebrate Westward Home - a gala to end the cycle of poverty. Thank you for our 2026 Westward Home Sponsors & Underwriters. Your generosity powers this vision forward, connecting those with the means to those with the will to rise.

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07/02/2026

In between cheering on our favorite World Cup teams and celebrating their victories, the Orange County Community Housing Corporation (OCCHC) hosted its 5th Annual Housing Resource Fair during National Homeownership Month. A special shout out to our sponsors and community partners who helped make our annual event a great success. Just as the World Cup is uniting nations across the globe, your contributions are uniting our community by opening doors to homeownership and creating opportunities for all. 🌍❤️

Thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us make a lasting impact. Together, we are building a future where everyone has a place to call home.

Read more in our latest newsletter: https://conta.cc/4v6dax2

06/30/2026

⚽️ Staff vs. Alumni Soccer Game ⚽️

Calling all SteppingUP alumni! Join us for an evening of soccer, laughs, and reconnecting with the SteppingUP family.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come cheer on your favorite team—or jump in and play! Whether you’re on the field or on the sidelines, we’d love to see you there. 💙

📅 July 10
⏰ Arrive at 5:30 PM | Kickoff at 6:00 PM
📍 Huntington Beach Sports Complex

We can’t wait to see familiar faces and make new memories together!

06/26/2026

Always love a visit with our friends from Citi! Thank you for stopping by to meet a few of our newest team members!

06/13/2026

The City of Santa Ana offers the My First Home Program, for qualified first-time homebuyers with deferred, 0% interest down payment assistance loans up to $120,000 for low-income households and $80,000 for moderate-income households.

06/08/2026

🏡 Looking for housing resources, affordable housing opportunities, or homeownership information? Join us at our Housing Resource Fair and connect with organizations dedicated to helping our community thrive. 💙

📍: Santa Ana College
⏱️: 9:00 AM
🗓️: June 13th

05/30/2026

The answers took us on a trip through the decades... all the way from the 1900s to the cool kids of the 2000s. 😎

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Address

501 N Golden Circle, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA
92705

Telephone

+17145588161

Website

http://www.occhc.org/

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