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Giving Hands of Hope was founded to help the unsheltered homeless by canvassing the streets and known encampments to identify, build relationships, and assist unsheltered clients as needed.<\/p>\n

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Giving Hands of Hope was founded to help the homeless in Orange County, California by providing services to low-income homeless families living in residential motels within the county. Our clients are working adults who are underemployed in low-paying and\/or part-time jobs without benefits.<\/p>\n

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