Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Orion offers hope for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to poverty, disability, or illness by building bridges that lead to self reliance.

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STARS Sessions begin September 17th!

GLAD Program begins September 16th - call the office to register!

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What our friends are saying...

“Do you remember me? Last year you helped us with food, clothing and getting into shelter. Now I am teaching again. My family and I live everyday with gratitude.”

A Father

“Thanks a lot for everything you have done for me. If it hadn’t been for you, I would be nothing.”

A Veteran

“Orion is the best. I had some problems yet Orion helped me become the solution.”

Formerly Homeless Neighbor

"The information you gave me and the encouragement was extremely helpful and I'm extremely grateful."

"Good people helping people in need. Awesome!"

"I do not know how to thank you. You really are an angel. You gave me hope when I had none."

"Wow! Orion you have been an absolute God send to me. With your help I have been able to keep my dignity."

"When in doubt, go to Orion. You guys are a blessing, you always help."

"You really helped me through a depressing time. You provided a safe, comfortable place! I really am forever grateful."

"You guys have always gone above and beyond in many ways to meet my needs when I have come to Orion for help. Thank you!"

"I love stopping into Orion - it improves my spirits!"

"I've really had my trials. I'm so glad I have you people! Your really take the pressure off."

"When times are hard, you make it easy. Everyone is so nice and helpful!"

A Single Mom

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What does your donation mean to Orion Communities?

It means we can give a woman and her children a place to stay for the night when they have lost their home and she needs time to develop a plan.
It means we provide a food gift card to a young couple with a baby to bridge the gap until the next paycheck.
It means we can provide bus fare for a man to get to work when his car broke down and he doesn’t have the funds for the repair just yet.
It means we can keep the lights on in the office so we can listen to our clients and help develop a plan to move towards increased self-reliance.
We are a 501(c) (3) certified organization – all donations are tax deductible!

No donation is too small. All of our funding comes from non-government sources and donations. Thank you for helping us help those facing poverty, mental illness, unemployment and unexpected life challenges.