Savior S Road Inc

In Jesus' name, to care for the homeless, the sick, and the broken. To rehabilitate and restore people struggling with homelessness.   Charity on Wheels mission is based on Matthew 25:34-40 

Charity on Wheels began providing resources to the homeless in 2012. Inspired by his faith in Jesus Christ, Zach Southall began giving out food, toiletry items, and bicycles from the back of his truck on weekends. Hence the name "Charity on Wheels". The ministry quickly grew into a weekly dinner gathering which has been successfully ministering to the homeless for over 5 years. Currently Charity on Wheels operates two "weekly" homeless outreaches and one "monthly" outreach dedicated to seeing homeless people saved, equipped, restored and thriving. Charity on Wheels remains 100% volunteer run.   

In the last year Charity on Wheels has: Put on 52 homeless gatherings, provided over 4000 meals to people living on the street and handed out over 2000 help kits; including shower passes, toiletry items, bus passes, etc. Provided weekly support to thousands of people fighting homelessness through one on one mentoring, resume services, job placement, and housing assistance. Transitioned 14 people off the street (NOT PUT INTO SHELTERS). These people have reentered the workforce and are supporting themselves. Charity on Wheels' goals for this year are to: Open a second weekly homeless gathering,Hire a full time social worker, Increase the number of people we transition off the street. Train an additional 50 volunteers. Train 5 Volunteer Leaders who are equipped to run events and meet with people. 

Charity on Wheels 5 most pressing needs are: 1. Funds to pay for our monthly rental facilities (storage and gathering facilities) 2. Funds for transitional housing scholarships (we provide first, last, & security for vetted individuals and families). 3. Additional employment opportunities for our homeless friends (Companies willing to hire people we recommend). 4. Funds to pay for the hiring of a full time case/social worker. 5. Funds to pay for the purchase and storage of an additional van (We currently own one 12 person passenger van but are in need of a second van for the transport of homeless to and from our gatherings).   

The homeless crisis has not spared any of Orange County’s 34 municipalities but some cities have shouldered more weight than others. Charity on Wheels focus area is the City of Anaheim because of its higher density of homeless, followed by the bordering cities of Fullerton and Orange. According to a 2016 census report completed by City Net, Anaheim has over 900 homeless. We also serve a significant population of homeless living at the Santa Ana Courtyard Shelter as well. 

There is not a "one size fits all" solution to homelessness, and if you don't correctly assess and address the root cause for each individual you will fail to truly rehabilitate anyone; to the point that they are able to become self-reliant. Charity on Wheels system takes longer but produces better and more sustainable results. The current landscape of homeless providers and service agencies in Orange County does not ascribe to a long term approach to rehabilitating homeless people. Proof of this can be seen in the ever growing number of homeless and the short-sided practice of dumping homeless in emergency shelters. Due to the high attrition rate of individuals falling back into homelessness (after receiving assistance) it is our opinion that the cost of the homeless problem in Orange County will continue to grow unless a more holistic methodology to dealing with this problem is adopted.