By THERESA WALKER - OC Register - August 5, 2021 Chaos. Hardship. Stubbornness. Details of lives lived on the streets in O.C.'s Second District are revealing. Getting people to talk about it takes kindness. Kat White of Wound Walk OC attempts to survey the homeless street population in parts of Supervisor Katrina Foley’s Second District on Friday, July 30, 2021. (Photo by…
2nd District Supervisor Katrina Foley commits discretionary funds to get better picture of street population and spending on services. Big picture, Foley hopes to identify the most pressing needs of homeless people, and the gaps and inadequacies — along with successes — in providing services to them. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) By THERESA WALKER | thwalker@scng.com | Orange County Register -…
Good Samaritan Hero: Michael Sean Wright, Wound Walk OC (Anaheim) When Michael Sean Wright moved to Santa Ana four years ago, he immediately noticed the homeless, who were unsheltered, and in many instances, in need of medical care. Michael started Wound Walk OC to help those living outdoors who don’t have a primary care physician. The organization consists of a…
Thomas Fielder BY THOMAS FIELDER Apr. 1, 2021Voice of OC The prevalence of people who lack a home and live on the streets of Orange County is nearly impossible to ignore and now consistently ranks as the number one concern of its residents. This is a story about some of the individuals and organizations who are volunteering their time and efforts…
SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) -- A small team of volunteers is stepping up to find a solution to help the homeless in Santa Ana. By Jovana LaraTuesday, September 8, 2020 Every week, the group suits up with personal protective equipment and loads their wagons with care packages, food and drinks, and medical supplies. And while those supplies are always welcome, it…
See a profile of Wound Walk in January 2021 Orange Coast Magazine.
During this unprecedented public health event, what we see up close and personal on the streets of Orange County, CA makes complete sense. With no handwashing stations, or basic hygiene opportunities for those we left behind, of course we see skin infection issues, dehydration, wounds getting more advanced— of course that is not the couse reccomended by the California Department…
We received a humbling message today from do-gooder Laura Bennett. “Last night my cousin, Steven Gallion, lost his battle with cancer. He spent many years as a social worker in Seattle. He worked primarily with homeless HIV positive youth and homeless Native Americans suffering from addiction. In his honor, I have ordered a bunch of supplies for Wound Walk OC.…
Wounds need to heal. Thank you Senator John Moorlach, Patty Barnett Mouton, and to everyone who cares. You all are showing your kindness. The face masks will help so much. If you would like to help us care for our unsheltered brothers and sisters, please consider visiting our Amazon wish list for needed supplies. It’s because of people like you…