For the past six years, volunteers of a Christian-based outreach program have been hitting the streets of South Orange County in a battle against chronic homelessness, providing a bridge between those they serve and local homeless assistance agencies. According to its website, Our Fathers Table’s (OFT) programs and services “are designed to bridge the gap between the homeless and local homeless assistance agencies with the goal of permanent supportive housing and a second chance at happiness.” The difference with OFT is the use of tough love and guidance through friendship and nurturing relationships, providing a helping hand that guides but ultimately doesn’t interfere in the life choices some of those they serve make along the way. Since it began its efforts, the organization said it has lifted more than 300 homeless off the streets, and that 95 percent of those people have broken their cycle of chronic homelessness. The total …