OC Human Relations non-profit founder and CEO, Rusty Kennedy, was recognized as “Outstanding Founder” at Orange County’s Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on November 19.
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The Board of Supervisors voted 5 to 0 in support of buying the Kraemer building in Anaheim and creating a multi-service homeless shelter.
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On November 4, 2015 the Commission met in a duly noticed special meeting with a quorum present to discuss civilian oversight of law enforcement, the Office of Independent Review, and the Commission’s role in handling police complaints and adopted the following recommendation
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ANAHEIM – About 600 supporters and opponents of a proposed homeless shelter gathered Wednesday night to express concerns ranging from a potential hike in crime for surrounding neighborhoods to the fate of needy people if the 200-bed facility doesn’t open.
Read more →Rusty Kennedy, CEO of OC Human Relations said, “There have been several locations recommended around the county, but this is the best I’ve seen yet,” Supporters and opponents of a proposed homeless shelter in Anaheim will have their chance to sound off during a community forum.
Read more →At its July 9 meeting, the Commission discussed the issue of displaying the Confederate Battle flag and voted to endorse the decision of the Orange County Board of Supervisors to remove the Mississippi state flag from the County’s Plaza of the Flags.
Read more →On September 11, 2014 the Orange County Human Relations Commission convened its members at The Center OC, a nonprofit organization in Santa Ana that provides support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) communities in Orange County. At the request of the Chair, Ken Inouye, the Commission went to The Center OC to conduct a Listening Session focused on members of
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On October 2nd, Commission Chair Ken Inouye received a Community Leadership Award from OCAPICA.
Read more →OC Human Relations Commission is concerned about the increasing number of Central American children being held for long periods of time in inadequate ICE detention facilities.
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The 2013 Orange County Hate Crime Report shows an increase in violent hate crimes, or crimes against people and a decrease in crimes against property like vandalism. “We cannot stand for violence of any kind and violence motivated by hate is no exception. The Commission believes that a crime against one of us, is a crime against all of us, this report tells us that we must remain vigilant in our work to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in Orange County”, said Commission Chair Ken Inouye.
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