Mon. Sep 29th, 2025

Community leaders, legal advocates, and frontline practitioners will gather this Wednesday for the Orange County Immigration Summit: Turning the Page, hosted by the Orange County Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. This is a pivotal event aimed at shaping the future of immigrant and refugee support across the region.

Hosted at the County Community Service Center in Brea, the summit will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, offering attendees a light breakfast and a space for meaningful dialogue and strategic planning.

A Moment for Reflection and Vision

The summit’s objective is clear: to engage in collective reflection on the progress and lessons learned from Orange County’s immigration movement, and to collaboratively envision a strategic framework for 2026. This framework will guide efforts in:

  • Community Organizing
  • Legal Services
  • Messaging
  • Resources and Education
  • Policy

Participants will have the opportunity to listen, learn, and strategize alongside experts and changemakers who are actively shaping the landscape of immigrant support.

Why It Matters

As immigration continues to be a defining issue in Southern California, this summit represents a critical opportunity to align efforts, share insights, and build momentum for the next chapter in advocacy and service.

“Be part of the strategy. Be part of the change.” That’s the call to action for those ready to contribute to a more inclusive and supportive future for immigrants and refugees in Orange County.

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: County Community Service Center Brea at 675 Placentia Ave., Brea, CA 92821
  • Hosted by: OC Social Services Agency and OIRA

Please RSVP here.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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