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Homeless Women

We have nearly 60 homeless women that live here in our emergency and transitional living center shelters. A lot of them are fragile who suffer from some disabling condition. Some of the women are elderly. All the women have nowhere to go and depend on shelter and...

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Elderly Homeless

Donations to help the elderly homeless -- we urgently need your help.  The homeless population varies at the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, but there is an increase of elderly homeless.  Our mission is to help those who can move forward, and protect those that...

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Our Values and our Mission Statement

Our Mission Statement The Opportunity Center exists for all homeless without distinction of race, ethnic origin, language spoken, or, religious beliefs, and regardless of mental, drug and alcohol problems. Through direct contact with the homeless, the Center supports...

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2012 MLK Food Drive

  Click here to see larger image.   Dear Friends, The above is a flier for the upcoming MLK Food Drive. For the past 10+ years, local community volunteers, elected officials and others come together to collect canned food for several local agencies that...

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OC Living Centers

OC Living Centers - Helping the homeless transition back into the community.   Safe Haven, 1307-1313 Magoffin St., El Paso, TX 79901 – This facility was created to provide safe, permanent housing for single men and women who are mentally disabled and chronically...

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Who are the Homeless?

Who are the Homeless? The short answer is that anyone can become homeless. At the OC we have served people from just about every background and every socioeconomic status, race, color, and creed. We have served former university professors, bankers, and engineers; we...

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