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…
The Orangewood Foundation provides 600 backpacks to O.C. youth in need
SANTA ANA, Calif. - AUGUST 7, 2025 – The Orangewood Foundation (Orangewood), the leading provider of youth and young adult services in Orange County, held their Back-to-School Backpack Drive yesterday,…
CalOptima awards $1.5M to Orangewood and OC Probation to support housing for youth in need
Orangewood, the leading provider of youth and young adult services in Orange County, and Orange County Probation received a $1.5M grant from CalOptima to fund the new Health and Homelessness…
OC Rescue Mission appeals for canned food amid homelessness crisis
Orange County, Calif. (June 5, 2025) – Orange County Rescue Mission (OCRM) is urgently seeking donations of canned and packaged food to support the rising number of homeless individuals and…
New study finds O.C.’s Latino households are struggling the most
United Ways of California released The Real Cost Measure in California 2025, a tally of basic needs that goes beyond the federal poverty line to reflect the actual cost of living, including food,…
Teens learned about ending abusive relationships at the Love Shouldn’t Hurt Conference in Santa Ana
IRVINE, Calif., – Human Options, Orange County's leading organization in ending the cycle of relationship violence, celebrated its tenth annual "Love Shouldn't Hurt" teen dating conference on February 8 at…
The American Red Cross O.C. is hosting a Volunteer Open House on March 8
The American Red Cross of Orange County is hosting a Volunteer Open House on March 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at their Santa Ana location, at 600 N…
Nominations for the American Red Cross 2025 Orange County Heroes Awards close on 2/21
Orange County, CALIF. — The American Red Cross of Orange County is looking for the public’s help to nominate community heroes to be honored at their annual Orange County Heroes…
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Join OC Habitats for a community cleanup event in Santa Ana on Saturday, 1/25
Santa Ana, CA — In efforts to restore Orange County’s Santiago Creek Park (and reduce litter entering the waterways leading to the ocean) OC Habitats, in partnership with CalTrans’ Clean…
Habitat for Humanity O.C. presents a Jimmy Carter Memorial at the Bowers Museum
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and Bowers Museum proudly present the Jimmy Carter Memorial Door, a temporary art installation honoring the late president’s lifelong advocacy for safe and affordable…
California Credit Union Foundation offering scholarships to Orange County students
Glendale, CA – January 8, 2025 – California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students in Orange County to apply for its 2025 Student Scholarship Program. Through the program, the…
The OC Community Foundation marks 35 years of impact in O.C. and beyond
IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2024) — The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF), one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing community foundations, celebrated a milestone anniversary with an inspiring event highlighting…
Tilly’s Life Center raised over $500K to support youth programs, at their annual O.C. gala
Tilly’s Life Center’s (TLC) recently raised over half a million dollars to support their youth empowerment programs at their 10th Annual “I Am Giving” Gala. It was a sold-out event…
Santa Ana-based MOMS needs Holiday help
Santa Ana, Calif. – With requests at an all-time high, the maternal-child health nonprofit MOMS seeks support for its 2024 Adopt-a-Family holiday program. MOMS programs are aimed at families impacted…
10 years of caring for the caregivers with a monthly day off at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange
This past week, caregivers for approximately 125 children served by Santa Ana-based nonprofit Olive Crest and Orange County Social Services enjoyed a much-needed break, thanks to Caregivers’ Day Off. St.…