Community Resources
My team and I have compiled Know Your Rights guides for interacting with ICE. Please note that the information enclosed is not legal advice, but for general information purposes only.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Guide for Interacting with ICE
CONOZCO SUS DERECHOS: Guía de interracciones con el ICE
Hiểu Rõ Quyền Của Quý Vị: Hướng Dẫn Làm Việc Với Cơ Quan Thực Thi Di Trú và Hải Quan (Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE)
了解您的权利: 移民及海关执法局 (Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE) 应对指南
나의 권리 알기: I미국 이민세관단속국 (Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE) 대응 가이드
The organizations listed below provide non-federal assistance or services to constituents residing in California’s 45th congressional district. In accordance with U.S. House of Representatives guidance, only organizations that qualify under section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code are included on this list.
Comprehensive Resources and General Services
Phone: 211
211 is a comprehensive source of information about local resources and services, including housing, food assistance, utility assistance, mental health services, etc.)
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
12912 Brookhurst St., Ste. 410 Garden Grove, CA 92840
Phone (714) 636-9095
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc. (OCAPICA) provides behavioral health, housing, youth development, and health resources to underserved communities in Orange County through inclusive partnerships in the areas of service, education, advocacy, organizing, and research.
Immigration Resources
Phone: 714-881-1558
The Orange County Rapid Response Network is an interconnected system of non-profit and grassroots organizations, civil rights attorneys, law school clinics, and individuals working together to respond to dehumanizing immigration enforcement activities and policies in Orange County by:
- Documenting and disseminating information to the public about immigration raids and immigration enforcement actions
- Connecting affected people with attorneys that embrace a participatory defense model of deportation defense
- Connect affected people and families with resources
Housing Assistance
1501 E St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 480-2700
Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) administers federally funded programs to provide rental assistance to qualified tenants in privately owned rental housing.
12601 Morningside Ave # 6, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Phone: (714) 554-0357
Thomas House provides transitional rent-free shelter in 20 fully furnished apartment units with food, supplies, and clothing to families with children under the age of 18 at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. Families receive weekly groceries and supplies from our on-site food pantry, and new or gently used clothing from community vouchers and donations.
Food Assistance
11870 Monarch St, Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone: (714) 897-6670
The OC Food Bank, a program of Community Action Partnership of Orange County, unites communities to end hunger and malnutrition by partnering with nearly 250 local charities, soup kitchens and community organizations. Through donated food, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities and purchased food, and the generous support of individuals, the OC Food Bank provides support to nonprofit agencies in Orange County serving low-income families and individuals.
Legal Assistance
601 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 541-1010
Public Law Center empowers low-income and vulnerable communities in Orange County, CA, through free legal services, including representation, strategic litigation, and advocacy, to challenge injustices impacting these communities.
2101 North Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714-571-5200
Community Legal Aid SoCal is dedicated to meeting the legal needs of low-income people throughout Orange and Southeast Los Angeles Counties. With an emphasis on innovation, language access, and a holistic approach to client care, we support clients with advice and counsel, clinics, workshops, direct representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy.
Community-Based Health Resources
450 W 4th St, Ste 130 Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 542-7792
Latino Health Access (LHA) offers culturally and linguistically appropriate health services and programming helping individuals make concrete improvements in their health to prevent and manage high-impact diseases in the Latinx community and communities of color.
Education Resources
2501 S. Pullman Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 241-8920
Orange County Head Start (OCHS) partners with the United States Department of Health and Human Services to deliver vital Head Start and Early Head Start programs and ensure that all children, regardless of their circumstances, have the opportunity to thrive.
This Community Resource List is intended to provide an informative resource of local organizations that may provide non-federal assistance and/or support to constituents. The inclusion of any organization on this list does not constitute or imply the official sanction or endorsement of Congressman Derek Tran or the U.S. House of Representatives of such organization and/or the services provided.