400+ attend annual Carnival for Kids in Santa Ana
Illumination Health + Home (IHH) hosted its annual Carnival for Kids on July 11, 2026, bringing together over 400 guests at the Heritage Museum of Orange County for a day…
Chasing the Championship: Help Albion Santa Ana 2013 Boys reach the Nationals!
The Albion Santa Ana 2013 Boys EA1 soccer team has punched their ticket to the National Championship! From June 11–14, these talented athletes will represent their community on the national…
$1.75M raised to provide homes and health for OC families
IRVINE, Calif. – Illumination Health + Home (Illumination) has been redefining what it means to care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Orange County. Through an integrated model that brings together housing,…
$125M in scholarships available to O.C. students ahead of March 2 deadline
Orange, CA – As the March 2 priority financial aid deadline approaches, Orange County high school seniors completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are encouraged to check…
CalOptima Health awards another $1.2M for two OC food banks
ORANGE, Calif. — This past week, CalOptima Health’s Board approved $1.2 million ($600,000 each) for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAP OC)…
Santa Ana students offer free auto inspections & repairs to the SAUSD community
SANTA ANA, CA – January 22, 2026 – High School Inc. Academies Foundation, in partnership with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), Career Education & Workforce Innovation, Valley High School (a…
Support fallen O.C. peace officers at the AOCDS Memorial Store Grand Opening
Get ready, Orange County! The AOCDS Memorial Range Store Grand Opening is almost here, offering a fantastic opportunity to stock up on quality gear while supporting a vital cause. The event will…
The Orangewood Foundation provided over five thousand holiday gifts to OC youth
Orangewood Foundation (Orangewood) recently transformed its Santa Ana campus into a festive Winter Wonderland, welcoming over 500 youth, families, donors, and volunteers for a holiday celebration designed to spark joy and belonging for young people who might…
The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awards a $5K grant to Santa Ana’s Priority Center
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA, the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced they have…
OC based sustainable apparel brand HYPEACH to host a fundraiser for Working Wardrobes on Nov. 18
Irvine, Calif. (November 3, 2025) — Southern California–based fashion brand HYPEACH is proud to announce a collaborative Sip & Shop Giveback Night benefiting Working Wardrobes, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering…
Food banks and other sources of free food for the needy in Santa Ana
With possible delays of CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits due to the federal government shutdown, here is a list of food banks and other food assistance resources to help the community…
Someone robbed a Santa Ana non-profit that hands out coffee and meals to the unhoused
Every Wednesday in the city of Santa Ana, Project Coffee Cup hosts an outreach where they provide warm meals, coffee, clothing, and conversation to their unhoused neighbors. Sadly, the Project…
Orange County United Way launches “UNITED4OC 2030”
Irvine, CA – Orange County United Way today announced “UNITED4OC 2030,” a bold, countywide five-year strategic plan which outlines a vision to cultivate a stronger workforce, healthier economy, and improved well-being…
The OC Rescue Mission seeks urgent baby supply donations
Orange County, Calif. (August 22, 2025) – Orange County Rescue Mission (OCRM) is urgently calling on the community to help replenish its inventory of diapers and baby essentials, which are…