Walking Shield, Inc.
Also known as Walking Shield Inc and Walking Shield.
Walking Shield, Inc. is an organization in Costa Mesa, CA offering clothing, crisis services, education, employment, financial, healthcare, housing, training, and youth services. Mission is to improve the quality of life for American Indian families by coordinating programs for shelter, healthcare, community development, education, employment and humanitarian aid.
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Services
- Clothing, Crisis services, Education, Employment, Financial, Healthcare, Housing, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://walkingshield.org/
- EIN
- 330209754
Services
College access, scholarships and wraparound services
Direct scholarships of $500 to $5,000 plus wraparound services such as tutoring, textbooks, bus passes, mentorship, gas assistance, parking permits and laptops.
Application: Email for more information on AICAP.
KeepCHA early childhood support (ages 0-5)
Education, resources and activities for children ages 0-5 and families.
Military surplus home relocation
Relocation of military surplus homes to Indian families on reservations.
Tribal infrastructure projects
Walking Shield identifies tribal infrastructure needs, completes applications and coordinates logistics for military construction projects.
Military-provided health care at Indian clinics
Coordinates health care services by military doctors, dentists and nurses at Indian clinics.
Humanitarian aid and holiday gifts
Items include school supplies, backpacks, clothing, hygiene items, blankets, baby items; over 40,000 new toys each holiday season.
Free eye exams and glasses
OneSight brings mobile vision vans to reservation sites; patients receive free exams and prescription glasses on-site.
Fees: Free eye exams and glasses.
Employment training and support
For American Indian job seekers residing in Orange County; aims at long-term career path for low income, unemployed and under-employed American Indians.
Eligibility: American Indian job seekers residing in Orange County; low income, unemployed, under-employed.
Emergency and supportive services
Emergency and supportive services for low-income Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian people in Orange County.
Eligibility: Low-income Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian individuals and families residing in Orange County.
Locations
- Walking Shield office, Costa Mesa, 3100 Airway Avenue, Suite 118, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 — Office Hours: Monday-Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm
Questions
What does Walking Shield, Inc. offer?
Walking Shield, Inc. offers College access, scholarships and wraparound services, KeepCHA early childhood support (ages 0-5), Military surplus home relocation, Tribal infrastructure projects, Military-provided health care at Indian clinics, Humanitarian aid and holiday gifts, Free eye exams and glasses, Employment training and support, and Emergency and supportive services.
Where is Walking Shield, Inc.?
Walking Shield, Inc. is at 3100 Airway Avenue, Suite 118, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626.
How do I contact Walking Shield, Inc.?
To reach Walking Shield, Inc., visit https://walkingshield.org/.
How do I apply for College access, scholarships and wraparound services?
Application for College access, scholarships and wraparound services: Email for more information on AICAP.
Does Free eye exams and glasses cost anything?
Fees for Free eye exams and glasses: Free eye exams and glasses.
Who is eligible for Employment training and support?
Eligibility for Employment training and support: American Indian job seekers residing in Orange County; low income, unemployed, under-employed.
Who is eligible for Emergency and supportive services?
Eligibility for Emergency and supportive services: Low-income Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian individuals and families residing in Orange County.
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