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Sharemoney is offering a scholarship to women who are immigrants to the U.S.

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Sharemoney, an online money remittance service that is passionate about providing people a way to cost-effectively transfer money to countries all over the world, is currently offering two new scholarship opportunities .

Sharemoney recognizes the important contributions of immigrants in this country. We are proud to offer one $4,000 scholarship award to one (1) woman to help immigrant families pursue a higher education here in the US. This scholarship is open to women who are first or second generation immigrants who are incoming freshmen, transfer students, current university students, and graduate students.

Sharemoney is also offering multiple (5) scholarships of $500 to students in developing countries who are pursuing higher education. We plan to continue both of these scholarships year after year!

More information about both scholarships can be found below:

Sharemoney Women First Scholarship details:

  • The scholarship is open to women who are first or second generation immigrants who are incoming freshmen, transfer students, current university students, and graduate students.
  • There is 1 one-time award of $4,000 available
  • Applicants need to fill out a simple questionnaire with a short essay
  • Application deadline: August 18, 2021
  • Award Date: November 15, 2021
  • There are no requirements for GPA, major, or extracurricular involvement.
  • All applicant submissions are subject to the terms and rules for the Sharemoney Women First Scholarship as outlined by Sharemoney and ISTS.

Sharemoney Rising Star Scholarship details:

  • The Sharemoney Rising Stars Scholarship is open to any student enrolled or in the process of enrolling in an undergraduate program at a university located in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nigeria, or the Philippines. Enrollment must occur by September 1, 2021.
  • There are 5 one-time awards of $500 available
  • Applicants need to fill out a simple questionnaire with a short essay
  • Application deadline: August 18, 2021
  • Award Date: November 15, 2021
  • There are no requirements for GPA, major, or extracurricular involvement.
  • All applicant submissions are subject to the terms and rules for the Sharemoney Rising Stars Scholarship as outlined by Sharemoney and ISTS.

More information can be found on the scholarship details page at Sharemoney.

Moms and kids can learn self defense this Saturday

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An untraditional Mother’s Day for moms and their kids, who are crime survivors is just one week away. The Crime Survivors Resource Center and its’ founder Patricia Wenskunas are hosting a special celebration with help from Get Safe to teach a self-defense and safety training class on Saturday, May 8, from 10 am to 12 noon.

The event includes a lunch and fun give-away. Diapers and wipes will be available for the kids. There will also be surprise giveaways.

Space is limited. To RSVP or to help out Contact Crime Survivors at info@crimesurvivors.org or (844) 853-HOPE.

Free online event will be hosted by the O.C. Girl Scouts on May 7

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The Orange County Girl Scouts are hosting a free online event. Voice for Girls is a forum for Orange County’s decision-makers and key influencers, hosted by Girl Scouts of Orange County, to align local leaders around a vital mission—to support and champion girls in reaching their full potential as leaders in society.

WHEN: ONLINE – Friday, May 7th, from 9AM – 10AM

WHO: Keynote Speaker Andrea Bastiani Archibald, Ph.D. – renowned developmental psychologist – will address the importance of the all-girl environment in preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership.

Moderated by Orange County Girl Scouts, Voice for Girls will also feature a live panel of leaders from Experian, Gensler, Kaiser Permanente, and Western Digital who will discuss the role and impact of female affinity groups in driving recruitment, retention, and performance in the workplace, sharing insights into programs for women they have successfully implemented within their organizations.

Never before has it been more important to invest in girls’ leadership. Studies consistently show that one of the most effective ways to boost a nation’s economic output, enhance productivity, and improve the overall vibrancy of society is to invest in the leadership capabilities of girls and women.

As an expert on girl leadership, Girl Scouts of Orange County is uniquely poised to lead Orange County in helping girls reach their leadership potential and place the need for balanced leadership in the workplace and society front and center, locally and nationally.

HOW: Register for FREE by Monday, May 3rd at girlscoutsoc.org/vfg.

Santa Ana aquatics programs and girls basketball clinics starting soon

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The City of Santa Ana’s Youth Sports Program is offering free Girls Basketball Clinics. The program begins on Monday, March 29, and is open to girls ages 5 to 14.

Registration is required and available at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/santa-ana-ca/catalog.

For additional information, please contact the Youth Sports office at (714) 571-4264.

AQUATICS PROGRAM

The City of Santa Ana’s Aquatics Program is offering swim team practices Monday-Thursday from 5:00 pm – 8:30 p.m. for 5-17 year olds.

The swim lessons program begins on Monday, March 29, and is open to 5 years to adults.

Registration is required and available at www.swimblueray.com/memorial for additional information; please contact the Blueray office at (949) 459-3950.

Clínicas de baloncesto y programa de acuáticos

Spanish/español: https://bit.ly/3twE81q | https://bit.ly/38TaJqr

Các chương trình bóng rổ và dưới nước

Vietnamese/Tiếng Việt: https://bit.ly/3tro15g | https://bit.ly/3vDUQOi

Senator Umberg calls for Women of Distinction nominations

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Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that he will be hosting his second 34th Senate District Women of Distinction Event this month, in honor of National Women’s History Month.

“Our state and nation become stronger with every additional woman who seeks and strives for positive social change,” noted Senator Umberg. “As the husband and father of two such strong women, and grandfather of two (soon to be three) granddaughters, I know full well the importance of both fostering education, independence, and confidence in women and respectfully honoring their many achievements. Only by doing so can we pave the path for the next generation of female leaders.”

The Women of Distinction Event is held annually in an effort to celebrate both the large and small acts of kindness, resilience, and dedication of the women who work and reside in the 34thSenate District 34. The event acknowledges the women who have excelled in their fields and their achievements in the categories of community, health service, public safety, art & cultural diversity, business, and more.

The 34th Senate District Women of Distinction Event will take place later in March with further details to follow. Nomination forms for the Senator’s event are live and can be found on the Senator’s website, his social media pages, or at: https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/virtual-women-distinction-event. Nominations will be accepted until March 15th.

Senator Umberg concluded by noting that, “We all know at least one woman in our life who has blazed a path for others, improved their community, or who has just regularly gone above and beyond. I look forward to recognizing some of Long Beach and Orange County’s most impressive female leaders. Most importantly, I want to thank all the women who have continued making impacts on our community.”

A peaceful protest for Vanessa Guillen set for July 5 in Santa Ana

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A peaceful protest for Vanessa Guillen, the army soldier who was killed in Texas, will be held on July 5, at 5 p/m. at S. Bristol and McFadden, in Santa Ana.

The two suspects in Guillen’s death have been identified as 22-year-old Cecily Aguilar, who has been charged with one count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence, and 20-year-old Army Specialist Aaron Robinson, who fatally shot himself in Killeen on Wednesday, according to KSAT.

The event organizers are encouraging those who come to the protest to bring their friends and family and masks.

The President of LULAC made this statement to the press regarding the disappearance and apparent murder of Guillen: “We are asking all women especially Latina women or their families: Do not enlist in the army until we have assurance they will be protected and taken care of when they serve our country. And right now I just don’t believe the military is capable of doing that because of what happened to Vanessa Guillen,” said Garcia.

Registration open now for OCFA’s Girls Empowerment Camp on March 7-8

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The Orange County Fire Authority’s Girls Empowerment Camp will take place for a second year on March 7-8.

OCFA will play host to 100 campers ages 14-18 at the free camp. Registration is now open at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-empowerment-camp-registration-89898431629.

The camp introduces participants to the fire service and provides campers with a realistic, hands-on overview of firefighting. It teaches about all aspects of a fire service career, including the minimum qualifications for employment and the physical demands of the job. The program also empowers campers with life skills and professional guidance to encourage them to pursue careers in public safety.

The camp will take place from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the OCFA Headquarters, 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine.

Street closures set for this Saturday in DTSA due to the Women’s March

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On Saturday, Jan. 18, the following street closures will occur in downtown Santa Ana for a scheduled event (the O.C. Women’s March):

Flower Street between Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard will be closed from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m.

6th Street from Boyd Way to Flower Street will be closed from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Some surrounding streets will have intermittent street closures from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Algunas Calles del Centro Cerrarán para un Evento el Sábado, 18 de Enero

Este sábado, 18 de enero, se realizarán los siguientes cierres de calles en el centro de Santa Ana para un evento programado:

Flower Street entre Civic Center Drive y Santa Ana Boulevard estará cerrado de 3 a.m. a 3 p.m.

La Calle 6 de Boyd Way a Flower Street va a estar cerrada de 3 a.m. a 3 p.m.

Algunas calles circundantes tendrán cierres intermitentes de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m.

Liberal women uniting behind Kim Nguyen for Supervisor

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Garden Grove, CA – In less than a week after her announcement for Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 1, Garden Grove Councilwoman Kim Nguyen has secured the endorsements from four prominent local councilwomen; Councilwoman Tiffany Ackley from Aliso Viejo, Councilwoman Andrea Marr from Costa Mesa, Councilwoman Farrah Khan from Irvine and Councilwoman Leticia Clarke from Tustin.

In announcing their endorsements, the councilwomen stated:

  • Councilwoman Tiffany Ackley – “I am proud to endorse Councilwoman Kim Nguyen for the Board of Supervisors. Councilwoman Nguyen has been an effective leader for Garden Grove. Combined with her background as a Health Policy Specialist, she will be a powerful force on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. We need her voice and expertise on the Board to build in Orange County that works for people of all backgrounds.”
  • Councilwoman Andrea Marr – “Kim Nguyen is an inspiring leader who will tackle the County’s most difficult challenges head-on, with the same courage and dedication she has shown in her years on City Council. We need a representative at the Board of Supervisors who will truly listen to every single voice in the community and act on behalf of the entire district; there is no one better suited for that role than Kim.”
  • Councilwoman Farrah Khan – “I’m proud to support Kim Nguyen for Supervisor, Dist 1. Kim has proven her ability to lead by example. She is the right candidate for this district and this seat. We need new voices in government to lead us out of our homeless crisis, secure benefits to those in need through CalOptima, and ensure all our county workers have a champion working for them. I hope you will join me in supporting Kim.”
  • Councilwoman Letitia Clark – “Kim has a proven track record of fighting for her community and advocating for those with the greatest needs. We need more women of color like Kim in regional leadership roles.”

Councilwoman Nguyen had this to say about her most recent endorsement:

“As a woman of color in politics, it is often hard to find your voice and ensure that good policy gets passed, but these women have broken through that glass ceiling time and time again. I am proud to kick off my campaign for Supervisor with their support and endorsement.”

As the daughter of a Mexican immigrant and Vietnamese refugee, Kim knows the value of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. Her humble beginnings as a first-generation American shaped her advocacy and drive to create a more inclusive community. She was the first in her family to graduate high school and obtain a college degree. She has continued to break barriers and open doors for others to follow. In 2016, she became the first Latina and youngest person to ever be elected to the Garden Grove City Council. During her time on the City Council, she has been a leader in creating economic opportunities for low-income communities, increasing funding for infrastructure repairs thought the City, and has worked tirelessly to protect immigrant communities.

The O.C. Women’s March is coming to DTSA on Jan. 19

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The annual O.C. Women’s March is set for January 19, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – 1PM

While you don’t need a ticket to attend, the event organizers ask that you please sign up on their event page so they can have a better idea of how many people are coming.

About the 2019 OC Women’s March:

Thousands of women, men, and families peacefully took to the streets in Orange County for the past two years to make their voices heard on a variety of issues and to demand change.

Our diverse groups marched together under the idea that women’s rights are human rights and to make Orange County and our nation, more safe, fair and supportive of all women.

At the OC Women’s March this year, we want to emphasize and celebrate our pride in all we have accomplished together. Our county’s newfound strength was confirmed this past November when the activism in Orange County fueled the biggest transformation our community has ever seen.

This year, thousands of people will take to the streets again to claim our victory and more importantly demonstrate unity and solidarity in the work ahead.

Tips for a great 2019 OC Women’s March

  • Promote the March!
  • Download and print flyers to distribute to your local organizations, churches, cultural clubs, community bulletin boards, book clubs… where ever!
  • Download and print the “Our Movement” poster. Write in why you’re marching, snap a picture, and then tag us on social media. We’ll try to share all picture entries.
  • Tag your friends on social media to encourage them to march with you.
  • Use Hashtags. #OCWomensMarch #OurMovement
  • Get your friends together for a sign making party. Please remember that this is a peaceful, family-friendly March so offensive, violent, and obscene posters are not allowed

Day of the March:

  • Wear comfy shoes! Between the parking lot to the March start and the March loop, you’ll definitely get your steps in.
  • Don’t forget your sunscreen, water bottle, a snack, and of course, your sign.
  • Have a plan. Parking information will go out a few days before the March. We highly encourage you to carpool and have a meeting plan in case you get separated from friends. With over 20,000 people, cell service can be impacted.
  • Clean up: Please remember that we are walking through beautiful downtown Santa Ana where people work and live. Be respectful at all times and don’t leave a mess. Dispose of your signs at home. Please do not leave them at the March.

Meet the author of Love Beyond Life, Elizabeth Baralt, at the Santa Ana Library on Nov. 3

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City of Santa Ana

Community: “LOVE BEYOND LIFE” (AMAR MAS ALLA DE LA VIDA) BY ELIZABETH BARALT AT THE SANTA ANA PUBLIC LIBRARY THIS SATURDAY

SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Public Library is pleased to present Elizabeth Baralt, renowned speaker, motivator and author of the book “Love Beyond Life”, which subtitle speaks for itself: “letter to my son, who died to teach me how to live“. Her book is a personal testimony that gives readers a path of relief and hope when facing and overcoming the loss of loved ones. Far from being a sad and melancholy book, “Love Beyond Life” has been considered a hymn to life, with relevant testimonials and references that help answer vital questions about death.

Thanks to the success her book has obtained at Amazon, Elizabeth now has hundreds of readers. The impact of her book motivated Elizabeth to design an experiential workshop where she shares practical tools to overcome the emotional pain of loss and continue life with enthusiasm. She will present her book and will share her experiences on Saturday, November 3, 2018, in Meeting Room A from 1 pm to 2:30 pm at the Santa Ana public library. Continue reading→

Free Art & Literary Festival set for this Saturday in DTSA

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Second Annual “Boca de Oro” Orange County Art & Literary Festival in Downtown Santa Ana this Saturday, March 3rd

On Saturday, March 3rd, artists, writers and poets will meet in Downtown Santa Ana for the Second Annual “Boca de Oro” OC Art & Literary Festival, and offer an enticing mix of keynote presentations, literary readings, poetry slams, panel discussion, author workshops, book signings, music, performances, and visual art experiences. Continue reading→

Nonprofit offers free bilingual childbirth prep classes in Santa Ana

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MOMS ORANGE COUNTY OFFERS FREE CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASSES FOR ENGLISH AND SPANISH-SPEAKING EXPECTANT PARENTS

Four-Week Sessions Available Throughout 2018, Beginning February 6 to Help Expecting Orange County Couples Have Healthy Babies

Santa Ana, Calif. (January 19, 2018) – MOMS Orange County, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit dedicated to helping mothers and their families have healthy babies, is pleased to announce the start of its four-class childbirth preparation series for English-speaking participants beginning Feb. 6 at its main office in Santa Ana. The series repeats throughout 2018 with classes in Spanish offered during alternating months. Continue reading→

Santa Ana reads Frankenstein launch set for Jan. 17

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MAKARA CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS FRANKENREAD 2018:
SANTA ANA READS FRANKENSTEIN

Year-Long Reading Initiative Kicks Off on Wednesday, January 17
at the Santa Ana Senior Center in Celebration of the Book’s 200th Anniversary

Santa Ana, CA – Makara Center for the Arts, the nonprofit library and art center, is launching FrankenRead 2018: Santa Ana Reads Frankenstein, a reading initiative to coincide with the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. The citywide celebration begins on Wednesday, January 17 at the Santa Ana Senior Center, featuring a presentation by poet Luivette Resto, refreshments, art activities, and free Frankenstein book giveaways. Continue reading→