The PEACE Center
Services
The Food Pantry
The PEACE Center Food Pantry supports families with temporary food assistance by providing fresh and nonperishable grocery items — 100% personal choice. Families may receive assistance once every 30 days.
Medical Clinic
It is the mission of the health clinic to care for the community's most vulnerable. Our clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center with access to full scope primary care including preventative and chronic disease management. We provide services to individuals who are uninsured or covered by one of our contracted insurance carriers. Appointments are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30-5:00pm and Friday 9:00-3:00pm. To schedule an appointment please call (949) 609-8199.
Learn and Play
The Learn and Play program focuses on developing the early social and academic skills necessary for a smooth transition into elementary school. Parents and children ages 3-5 participate together in this weekly program working on fine and gross motor skills, learning numbers and letters, listening to stories and music, all in a fun, lively and loving environment.
Legal Aid Ministry
Lawyers are available by appointment to provide legal information and direction in various areas of law.
Insurance Enrollment Assistance
A Certified Enrollment Counselor is available by appointment to assist individuals with Covered California, Medi-Cal, and other government-sponsored insurance plan enrollments. To schedule an appointment, call (949) 609-8199.
Beginner Guitar Classes
Students in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join us for group guitar lessons. Classes offered from 4:00 to 4:45pm on Mondays. Class sizes limited. Please call (949) 609-8111 for times and availability.
Resource Coach
Resource coaches help connect individuals and families in need to resources and services offered through the PEACE Center, Saddleback Church, and other community, state, and federal programs.
Immigration Information
Trained immigration counselors are available to answer immigration questions in areas such as Immigration Change Status, Family Sponsorship, Migration, and Naturalization. Day and evening appointments available. Please call for more information and available appointment dates and times.
Learn to Code
Learn to Code is designed to turn an Internet user into an Internet developer. Participants will learn the basics of coding, utilize online tools, and gain a thorough understanding of how websites are built and powered.
Sessions taught will include popular front end development such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and more. Coding is a language, and achieving fluency in these languages unlocks new career opportunities and advancement for those who are seeking new employment or advancement with their current organization.
Career Coaching
Career coaching assists the unemployed and those transitioning careers with their job search. Develop a job search strategy, create a personal marketing plan, write a proper resume, and perfect your interviewing skills.
ESL Classes
Join us for ESL-English as a Second Language class at one of our PEACE Centers. We offer instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing with an emphasis on conversational skills. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level classes available. Please call a campus for dates and times. There is a $10.00 materials fee.
Homework Club
Students in Grades 1 through 5 are welcome to join our after school Homework Club. Kids receive help with their homework assignments and test preparation.
One–on–One Tutoring
Students in Grades 6 through 12 can schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions in math or science.
Computer Skills
Start competing for higher-paying jobs by increasing your administrative skills, or just take it for personal development. Our workshops will teach you proper keyboard techniques, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Citizenship Classes
Let us help you prepare for your United States Citizenship Exam! The class is 4 weeks long, and is offered throughout the year.
Veteran Supportive Services
If you are a veteran, spouse/family member of a veteran needing assistance and support navigating benefits through the VA, the PEACE Center has a team of Veteran Service Officers available to help.
Fitness Programs
Join us for one of the many free fitness classes offered at Saddleback Church.
Healthy Living Workshop
Join us for a 6 week study on food essentials. We will begin by learning how to improve our focus - which is the key to long-term, sustainable change. We will take a dive into making those good choices to boost our energy, maximize our metabolism, and revitalize our health.
Resources
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery exists to celebrate God’s healing power through 8 biblical recovery principles.
Financial Coaching/Workshops
No matter what your budget or credit looks like, we have a multitude of services to get you on the right track.
Individual Counseling
We offer biblical counsel on a range of issues to individuals seeking guidance. Call (949) 609-8000 for more info.
The Daniel Plan
The Daniel Plan shows you how the combination of Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus, and Friends can change your health.
Support Groups
We provide a safe place for people to find God’s healing through life’s trials, traumas, and tragedies.
The Landing
The Landing, modeled afer Celebrate Recovery, is a place for students grades 7-12 to find help with life’s challenges.
About:
The Food Pantry
The PEACE Center Food Pantry supports families with temporary food assistance by providing fresh and nonperishable grocery items — 100% personal choice. Families may receive assistance once every 30 days. Appointment and walk-in opportunities available.
Locations & Hours
Anaheim
Hours:
3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00am - 11:00am.
Camp Pendleton
Hours:
1st Wednesday of the month from 9:00am - 11:00am.
Corona
Hours:
TBD
Irvine South
Hours:
Tuesdays 10:00am to 12:00pm - and - 6:00pm to 8:00pm and the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00am.
Laguna Woods
Hours:
4th Wednesday of the month, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lake Forest
Hours:
Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am - 3:00pm, every Wednesday1:00pm - 6:00pm, and the 1st Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am.
Rancho Capistrano
Hours:
4th Wednesday of the month from 9:00am - 11:00am
San Clemente
Hours:
Every Wednesday 10:00am to 12:30pm and 3rd Wednesday of every month 6:00pm-7:30pm. Also every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30am.
About:
Resource Coach
Resource coaches help connect individuals and families in need to resources and services offered through the PEACE Center, Saddleback Church, and other community, state, and federal programs. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Locations & Hours
Irvine South
Hours:
Call to make an appointment.
Lake Forest
Hours:
Call to make an appointment.
San Clemente
Hours:
Call to make an appointment.
About:
Medical Clinic
It is the mission of the health clinic to care for the community's most vulnerable. Our clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center with access to full scope primary care including preventative and chronic disease management. We provide services to individuals who are uninsured or covered by one of our contracted insurance carriers. Appointments are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30-5:00pm and Friday 9:00-3:00pm. To schedule an appointment please call (949) 609-8199.
Locations & Hours
Lake Forest
Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm & Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm.
About:
ESL Classes
Join us for ESL-English as a Second Language class at one of our PEACE Centers. We offer instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing with an emphasis on conversational skills. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level classes available. Please call a campus for dates and times. There is a $10.00 materials fee.
Locations & Hours
Irvine South
Hours:
Please call for available class dates and levels.
Lake Forest
Hours:
Please call for available class dates and levels.
San Clemente
Hours:
Please call for available class dates and levels.
About:
Legal Aid
Lawyers are available by appointment to provide legal information and direction in various areas of law; for example, general law, family law, criminal law, tax law, etc. Day and evening appointments are available. Please call for more information and available days/times.
Locations & Hours
Lake Forest
Hours:
Please call for an appointment.
San Clemente
Hours:
Please call for an appointment.
About:
Immigration Information
Trained immigration counselors are available to answer immigration questions in areas such as Immigration Change Status, Family Sponsorship, Migration, and Naturalization. Day and evening appointments available. Please call for more information and available appointment dates and times.
Locations & Hours
Lake Forest
Hours:
Please call for an appointment.
About:
Learn To Code
Learn to Code is designed to turn an Internet user into an Internet developer. Participants will learn the basics of coding, utilize online tools, and gain a thorough understanding of how websites are built and powered.
Sessions taught will include popular front end development such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and more. Coding is a language, and achieving fluency in these languages unlocks new career opportunities and advancement for those who are seeking new employment or advancement with their current organization.
Locations & Hours
Lake Forest
Hours:
Please call for availability; registration is required.
About:
One–on–One Tutoring
Students in Grades 6 through 12 can schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions in math or science. Tutors meet Monday through Thursday for 45-minute to 1-hour sessions. Please call to register, space is limited!
Locations & Hours
Irvine South
Hours:
Please call for an appointment.
Lake Forest
Hours:
Please call for an appointment.
San Clemente
Hours:
Please call for an appointment.
About:
Homework Club
Students in Grades 1 through 5 are welcome to join our after school Homework Club. Kids receive help with their homework assignments and test preparation. Please call to register your student(s). Space is limited!
Locations & Hours
Lake Forest
Hours:
Please call for availability; registration is required.
San Clemente
Hours:
Please call for availability; registration is required.
About:
Learn and Play
The Learn and Play program focuses on developing the early social and academic skills necessary for a smooth transition into elementary school. Parents and children ages 3-5 participate together in this weekly program working on fine and gross motor skills, learning numbers and letters, listening to stories and music, all in a fun, lively and loving environment.
Locations & Hours
San Clemente
Hours:
Come join us every Thursday, during the school year, from 9:00-11:30AM. Please call for availability/more information.
About:
Career Coaching
Career coaching assists the unemployed and those transitioning careers with their job search. Develop a job search strategy, create a personal marketing plan, write a proper resume, and perfect your interviewing skills. Please check the career coaching website at www.Saddleback.com/CareerCoaching for events or more information.
Locations & Hours
Anaheim
Hours:
Thursday nights from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Lake Forest
Hours:
Monday nights from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
About:
Fitness Programs
Join us for one of the many free fitness classes offered right here at Saddleback Lake Forest.
Zumba®—Get in shape while having fun! Zumba® is an easy, fast-paced, Latin-inspired fitness program.
Cross Training—Build strength, agility, balance, and coordination at a level of intensity that raises your heart rate and builds your cardiovascular and respiratory endurance.
Walk and Worship—Walk around the beautiful Lake Forest campus and make new friends all while getting in shape. All ages and fitness levels welcome!
Stretch and Pray—This class offers the benefits of core strengthening and weight loss while lowering your blood pressure and helping you better your posture. Please bring a mat or blanket.
Low Back and Core Strengthening—Experiencing fatigue, pain, or discomfort? Feeling stressed, tired, or burned out? This class will focus on relaxation, stretching, and breathing techniques that will refresh and reenergize you. Click here to browse all of the Sports & Fitness Ministries.
Locations & Hours
Lake Forest
Hours:
Call for more information.
About:
Computer Skills
Start competing for higher-paying jobs by increasing your administrative skills, or just take it for personal development. Our workshops will teach you proper keyboard techniques, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Class size is limited! Please call for further information- registration is required.
Locations & Hours
Irvine South
Hours:
Please call for availability; registration is required.
Lake Forest
Hours:
Please call for availability; registration is required.
San Clemente
Hours:
Please call for availability; registration is required.
About:
Healthy Living Workshop
Please call your campus for additional information.
Locations & Hours
Irvine South
Hours:
Call for more information.
Lake Forest
Hours:
Call for more information.
San Clemente
Hours:
Call for more information.
About:
Immigration Information
Please call for an appointment
Locations & Hours
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Hours:
Call for more information.
About:
Insurance Enrollment Assistance
A Certified Enrollment Counselor is available by appointment to assist individuals with Covered California, Medi-Cal, and other government-sponsored insurance plan enrollments. To schedule an appointment, call (949) 609-8199."
Locations & Hours
Lake Forest
Hours:
Call for more information.
About:
Beginner Guitar Classes
Students in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join us for group guitar lessons. Classes offered from 4:00 to 4:45pm on Mondays. Class sizes limited. Please call (949) 609-8111 for times and availability.
Locations & Hours
Lake Forest
Hours:
Call for more information.
About:
Veteran Supportive Services
If you are a veteran, spouse/family member of a veteran needing assistance and support navigating benefits through the VA, the PEACE Center has a team of Veteran Service Officers available to help.
If you are a veteran, spouse/family member of a veteran needing assistance and support navigating benefits through the VA, the PEACE Center has a team of Veteran Service Officers available to help.
Appointments are available Wednesdays and Thursdays. To schedule an appointment with a specialist please call (949) 609-8111.
Assistance filing for benefits is available in the following areas:
• VA Service-Connected Disability compensation-Monthly tax-free benefit paid by the VA to veterans for an injury, condition, or illness that started during or was aggravated by active duty in the military.
• VA Aid and Attendance-Monthly tax-free Pension benefit for eligible veterans, veteran spouses or surviving spouses who need financial help for in–home care, also, to pay for an assisted living facility or nursing home. It is a non–service connected disability benefit, meaning the disability does not have to be a result of service.
• VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)-A tax-free benefit paid to eligible Surviving Spouse, Children, Seriously Disabled (helpless) Child, Biological or Adoptive Parents of Veterans discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
Locations & Hours
Lake Forest
Hours:
Appointments are available Wednesdays and Thursdays.