SPIN has served over 74,000 families and individuals in Orange County since its inception in 1987.

SPIN was founded in 1987 by Sam Boyce and six friends who wanted to help the homeless of Orange County. Each week, they passed out food and asked questions trying to determine what had brought these families and individuals to these circumstances. Time and time again, the volunteers received the same responses: “I lost my job and couldn’t pay the rent, so I was evicted,” or, “Even though I have a job, I cannot get the money together to pay the move-in costs for housing.” “My family and friends want nothing more to do with me.” Today, as housing prices continue to rise, the need for access remains high, and SPIN is more committed than ever to helping individuals and families reach self-sufficiency.

SPIN Tax ID: 33-0329687

Why SPIN?

SPIN’s programs work! SPIN is committed to restoring Orange County’s individuals and families in crisis and at risk of becoming homeless, or experiencing homelessness, to be housed and to attain self-sufficiency through SPIN’s long-term proven case management and support services.

SPIN is audited each year by an independent auditor, has had no audit findings in the Management Letter, and has received the highest points from funders who have reviewed it.

Thanks to the recommendations of our supporters, clients, and volunteers, SPIN was named a Top-Rated Nonprofit for 2021 by GreatNonprofits.

 

Board

Curtis r. scheetz

Chair & President
Total Environmental Management, Inc.

Kate Domagala

Vice-Chair of the Board
Merck

AL DEGRASSI

Treasurer
American Business Bank

Rachel owens

Secretary
Tri-Circle Financial Strategies


Directors

richard F. crawford

Crawford Custom Homes

Maureen Flanagan

First Republic Investment Management

michael gilmore

Control Air

charlie granville

Granville Executive Consulting

Veronica Lopez

Air Treatment Corp.

Gazal Pour-Moezzi

Attorney, SheppardMullin

MARY LOU SHATTUCK

Former Chair and President


Our Staff

Executive Staff

David Wetzel

Executive Director

Ladeshia Goubert

Manager of Donor and Volunteer Relations

Staff

SANDRA LOPEZ

Navigation and Compliance Manager

Amber Benson

Case Manager

Sylvia Ruiz

Case Manager

Brenda Garcia

Family Services Navigator