2023 Press Releases

NAMI OC

 

May 30, 2023

Orange County Expands Mental Health Services with 24-Hour Warmline

On Tuesday, May 23, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the expansion of a toll-free behavioral health warmline service operated by NAMI Orange County.

OIRA

 

April 26, 2023

Orange County to Launch Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs

On Tuesday, April 25, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan by Supervisor Doug Chaffee and Vice Chairman Andrew Do to establish an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) in Orange County.

OC Bans TikTok on County Devices

 

March 14, 2023

Orange County Bans TikTok from County Devices

Orange County is following the federal government’s guidance to ban TikTok from government devices and equipment. Vice Chairman Andrew Do and Sheriff Don Barnes proposed the ban to ensure the safety and security of County data, information, and technology from potential hacking by the Communist government of China.

2023 NOFA

 

March 6, 2023

Orange County Expands Access to $67.1 million in Funding and 210 Project Based Vouchers for Supportive and Affordable Housing Projects

On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved changes to the 2023 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that will make it easier for new housing projects to move forward by expanding access to $67.1 million in funding and 210 Project Based Vouchers.

Supervisor Andrew Do Supports Navigation Center

February 2, 2023

Vice Chairman Andrew Do Supports Homeless Navigation Center in Central OC

Supervisor Andrew Do supports the development of a homeless navigation center in Garden Grove, which has partnered with Westminster, Fountain Valley, and the County of Orange to open a multi-million-dollar center for the homeless. This center will serve families and residents in need of emergency shelter and provide supportive services with mental health, education, and employment assistance.

2023 OC Tet Festival

January 30, 2023

50,000 People Celebrate the 2023 OC Tet Festival at Mile Square Park

The three-day outdoor festival featured a wide array of Vietnamese food, talented entertainers, cultural performances, carnival rides, lion dances, and a spectacular firecracker display. The event was co-sponsored with Orange County Parks, with financial contributions from CalOptima and Family Choice Health Services.

First Board Meeting of 2023

January 10, 2023

Supervisor Andrew Do Selected as Vice Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors

Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has been selected to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors for 2023.