The City of Tustin is located in Orange County, California. It was incorporated in 1927 and has a population of 75,540 as of the 2010 census. Its population is estimated to increase to 79,815 by 2020. Before its incorporation, Tustin was mostly an agricultural area with groves of oranges and apricots.
Tustin has a total area of 11.1 square miles, bordered by Irvine on the south, Orange to the east, and Santa Ana on the west. It has a Mediterranean climate, with a Koppen climate classification of Csa.
The median age of residents in Tustin is 35.5 years old. This figure includes both native-born residents and foreign-born residents. This means that the population is growing older, although there are fewer residents of foreign-born nationals. In Tustin, California, the most common birthplace of foreign-born residents is Mexico, followed by the Philippines and China. The city has a large Chinese population, which is an indicator of the quality of life in the city.
The grant will provide a new transitional home for families in Tustin, CA. The money will also help the Laura's House organization, which provides services for victims of domestic abuse. The Fresh Start Charity will also use the funds to provide food to families in need. Through this program, many families have been able to stay off the streets and apply the cost of food to their rent.