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A HELPING HAND PROFILING LOCAL NONPROFITS & CHARITIES

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Cure. Care. Community.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a devastating muscle disease in children. It affects roughly 1 in 5,000 male births and is 100% fatal. But it doesn’t have to be.

with Duchenne has increased by 10 years. But that’s not enough— we won’t stop until there is a treatment for every person with Duchenne.

For 20 years, we have funded groundbreaking research, early diagnosis, and treatment access and pioneered education and support programs to improve care.

In fact, since our inception, life expectancy for individuals living

For the first time, there is hope for this destructive disease affecting thousands of children and their families. You can advance the care, treatment and cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

DONATE TODAY TO ACCELERATE THE CURE

WWW.CUREDUCHENNE.ORG

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UPCOMING EVENTS The Good Lunch

November 3, 2022 On Thursday, November 3, we are hosting our 2nd annual fundraising event, The Good Lunch. Held at our Corporate Headquarters in Santa Ana, we are so excited to be continuing this wonderful in-person community event.

RSVP to communitydevelopment@ ocgoodwill.org.

See The Good Tours

December 7, 2022 + monthly dates Come see all that we do here at Goodwill of Orange County. Join us on a behind-the-scenes tour of our mission and retail operation hosted by President & CEO Nicole Suydam. RSVP to communitydevelopment@ocgoodwill. org to join the next tour.

2023 Goodwill Golf Classic May 24, 2023

GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY Goodwill of Orange County has been part of the fabric of the Orange County community for nearly 100 years. In that time, Goodwill has changed thousands of lives through its Workforce Development programs, helped many on their pathway to greater independence, sold millions of thrifted items, revolutionized online thrift shopping, and much more.

Join Goodwill of Orange County for its annual Golf Classic to support local veterans and their families. The tournament will raise important funds for the Tierney Center for Veteran Services, a comprehensive resource for veterans in Orange County that provides job placement, housing assistance, support navigating and accessing benefits, emergency services, and more. Email communitydevelopment@ ocgoodwill.org to learn more about tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

As a nonprofit social enterprise, everything we do points back to our mission: helping people who are facing barriers find and keep jobs, which provides purpose, pride and dignity.

When you shop at our stores, you fuel that mission.

When you hire a Goodwill-trained employee, you fuel that mission.

When you give to us financially, you fuel that mission.

Our mission makes independence and sustainable employment a reality for the people we serve.

MISSION Goodwill helps people who are facing barriers find and keep jobs, which provides purpose, pride, and dignity.

410 North Fairview Street Santa Ana, CA 92703 714.547.6308 ocgoodwill.org

WHY DONATE Help people on their pathway to greater independence and sustainable careers.

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OCCF gathers philanthropists and local nonprofit leaders to discuss community needs and funding solutions in the areas of workforce development, childcare, and school readiness.

ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION It’s our passion to help you find yours. Whether your philanthropic interests are close to home or a world away, we’ll help you chart a course for meaningful impact on the causes closest to your heart.

Giving through an OCCF fund brings a wide range of benefits, flexibility, efficiency, and accountability. There is no cost to establish a fund and with our thoughtful planning and diligent stewardship, you can maximize the impact of your charitable investments.

Offering personalized services and extensive local knowledge since 1989, we simplify the process of charitable giving, helping you make meaningful, well-informed, and lasting gifts to the causes that matter most to you. Since its inception, OCCF has awarded $900 million in grants and scholarships, making OCCF the 3rd most active grantmaker among more than 750 U.S. community foundations.

What’s Your Legacy?

A Legacy Fund ensures that your philanthropic vision lives on beyond your lifetime. With careful planning, you can structure your gifts to accomplish philanthropic, family and financial goals in the present and build a legacy that will grow for generations to come. By planning a legacy gift during your lifetime, you sow seeds of generosity that will bear fruit for generations. It’s a lasting way to give, share and grow.

With the long-term goals of providing for your loved ones, reducing taxes, and supporting worthy causes, there are many ways to structure your future giving that can mutually benefit you, the community, and your favorite charitable organizations.

Engage and Learn We offer educational and networking opportunities for you to join us and other charitably minded individuals making an impact in Orange County, across the country or around the world.

Family Foundation Alliance: Local family foundations meet quarterly for engaging presentations and peer learning opportunities to bolster their knowledge and impact on the issues they care about most.

Impact Philanthropy: Participants determine the program focus for each year and engage in a collaborative grantmaking program to boost their community knowledge and expertise as funders.

MISSION We inspire a passion for lifelong philanthropy, faithfully steward the intentions of our donors, and catalyze sustainable community impact.

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4041 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 510 Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.553.4202 oc-cf.org

UPCOMING EVENTS OC Nonprofit Central Year Round

OC Nonprofit Central is Orange County’s only online resource with in-depth information on more than 600 local nonprofits administered by OCCF’s knowledgeable team. Find detailed financial and programmatic metrics, make informed charitable decisions, and give all in one place.

Visit ocnonprofitcentral.org to learn more.

Iheartoc Collaborative Giving Days Year Round

OCCF powers cause-specific giving days for local nonprofits throughout the year. Having grown from a single countywide day of giving in 2015, the effort now comprises a yearlong series of Giving Days bringing together donors and nonprofits tackling Orange County’s greatest challenges. In total, OCCF’s Giving Days have raised $18 million in support of local nonprofits. Visit iheartoc.org to learn more.

WHY DONATE It’s our passion to help you find yours.

We’ll help you chart a course for meaningful impact on the causes closest to your heart.

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OCCF gathers philanthropists and local nonprofit leaders to discuss community needs and funding solutions in the areas of workforce development, childcare, and school readiness.

ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION It’s our passion to help you find yours. Whether your philanthropic interests are close to home or a world away, we’ll help you chart a course for meaningful impact on the causes closest to your heart.

Giving through an OCCF fund brings a wide range of benefits, flexibility, efficiency, and accountability. There is no cost to establish a fund and with our thoughtful planning and diligent stewardship, you can maximize the impact of your charitable investments.

Offering personalized services and extensive local knowledge since 1989, we simplify the process of charitable giving, helping you make meaningful, well-informed, and lasting gifts to the causes that matter most to you. Since its inception, OCCF has awarded nearly $900 million in grants and scholarships, making OCCF the 3rd most active grantmaker among more than 750 U.S. community foundations.

What’s Your Legacy?

A Legacy Fund ensures that your philanthropic vision lives on beyond your lifetime. With careful planning, you can structure your gifts to accomplish philanthropic, family and financial goals in the present and build a legacy that will grow for generations to come. By planning a legacy gift during your lifetime, you sow seeds of generosity that will bear fruit for generations. It’s a lasting way to give, share and grow.

With the long-term goals of providing for your loved ones, reducing taxes, and supporting worthy causes, there are many ways to structure your future giving that can mutually benefit you, the community, and your favorite charitable organizations.

Engage and Learn We offer educational and networking opportunities for you to join us and other charitably minded individuals making an impact in Orange County, across the country or around the world.

Family Foundation Alliance: Local family foundations meet quarterly for engaging presentations and peer learning opportunities to bolster their knowledge and impact on the issues they care about most.

Impact Philanthropy: Participants determine the program focus for each year and engage in a collaborative grantmaking program to boost their community knowledge and expertise as funders.

MISSION We inspire a passion for lifelong philanthropy, faithfully steward the intentions of our donors, and catalyze sustainable community impact.

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4041 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 510 Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.553.4202 oc-cf.org

UPCOMING EVENTS OC Nonprofit Central Year Round

OC Nonprofit Central is Orange County’s only online resource with in-depth information on more than 600 local nonprofits administered by OCCF’s knowledgeable team. Find detailed financial and programmatic metrics, make informed charitable decisions, and give all in one place.

Visit ocnonprofitcentral.org to learn more.

Iheartoc Collaborative Giving Days Year Round

OCCF powers cause-specific giving days for local nonprofits throughout the year. Having grown from a single countywide day of giving in 2015, the effort now comprises a yearlong series of Giving Days bringing together donors and nonprofits tackling Orange County’s greatest challenges. In total, OCCF’s Giving Days have raised nearly $18 million in support of local nonprofits. Visit iheartoc.org to learn more.

WHY DONATE It’s our passion to help you find yours.

We’ll help you chart a course for meaningful impact on the causes closest to your heart.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Donate a Holiday Food Basket Help ensure struggling OC families can enjoy a delicious meal together by donating a Holiday Food Basket.

Help make the holidays brighter for OC families this year by donating to our drives. You can create food baskets for holiday meals, or fulfill children’s wish lists by donating gifts! Learn more in our profile.

ORANGE COUNTY UNITED WAY Orange County United Way is committed to ensuring local students succeed, struggling OC families gain financial security, and our homeless neighbors find a place to call home. We are hands-on, delivering 50+ programs countywide to break barriers and improve lives for everyone who lives here.

Last year, we served 726,960 OC residents through direct services and programs, our funded partners network, and essential community outreach.

We step up to actively address the critical issues facing our community and we go the extra mile to make sure our residents have the support they need. We genuinely care for one another. That’s The OC Way.

For more information and to receive a list of items to include in the basket, contact Daisy Benitez at 949.263.6124 or DaisyB@UnitedWayOC.org.

Fulfill a Family’s Wish List with SparkJoy Bring joy to a local family in need this holiday season by fulfilling an Orange County family’s holiday wish list. Presents will go directly to the children of families participating in Orange County United Way’s SparkPoint OC financial wellness program.

To sign up, visit: ocuw.to/sparkjoy2022 For more information, contact Alessandra Gonzalez at 949.263.6173 or AlessandraG@UnitedWayOC.org.

2023 Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast May 2023 The Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast is not just Orange County’s ultimate power breakfast, it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact in our community. More than 950 highly regarded philanthropists and leaders gather at this signature event to share their passion for empowering OC families. Funds raised support our programmatic work to help struggling OC residents transition from surviving to thriving.

Stay tuned for the exciting announcement of our 2023 celebrity guest!

Susan B. Parks, President & CEO of Orange County United Way (left), with 2022 Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast co-chairs Dilanthi De Alwis, Chief Financial Officer – Supply Chain Solutions, UPS (center), and Melinda Masson, Co-founder & CEO, Lifestyle of Giving (right).

To learn more, contact Jessica Vanderwell at 949.263.6123 or JessicaV@UnitedWayOC.org.

VISION

WHY DONATE

We envision an Orange County where every person receives a quality education, is financially stable, is healthy and thriving, and has a place to call home.

When you contribute to Orange County United Way, your gift transforms lives right here in our community.

UnitedWayOC.org/Donate

18012 Mitchell South Irvine, CA 92614 949.660.7600 UnitedWayOC.org

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UPCOMING EVENT 40th Annual Holiday Tree Fantasy

ONE OF ORANGE COUNTY’S TOP 50 NONPROFITS CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER Mental health matters. Since 1967, Child Guidance Center of Orange County has served as leading nonprofit provider

MISSION Empowering children, youth and families to reach their full potential through innovative mental health programs and services.

Sunday, December 4, 2022 Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach htf2022.givesmart.com

of compassionate and comprehensive mental and behavioral treatment services for the most vulnerable children and families in our community. Last year alone we served the needs of

4,500 children, youth, and their family members - impacted by trauma, chronic depression, anxiety, self-harm behaviors and more. Together we can change, and save, lives.

525 Cabrillo Park Drive, Suite 300 Santa Ana, CA 92701 714.953.4455 childguidancecenteroc.org

The demand for our services has never been greater. Help us and supportive services expand urgent access to CGC’s transformative mental health services.

WHY DONATE

YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS AT-RISK CHILDREN IN ORANGE COUNTY BY: • Preventing child maltreatment • Providing mental health services

CHILDREN’S BUREAU

Children’s Bureau of Southern California is a private nonprofit that has been serving the community since 1904. We provide services to nearly 40,000 children and parents who are facing serious stressors like financial strain, housing insecurity, and mental health struggles - stressors that research has shown can make it harder for families to address children’s needs.

MISSION Children’s Bureau’s mission is to protect vulnerable children through prevention, treatment and advocacy.

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515 N. Cabrillo Park, Suite 100 Santa Ana, CA 92701 855.685.HOPE (4673) all4kids.org

• Facilitating foster care, adoptions and related services • Creating place-based community initiatives

WHY DONATE Your donation strengthens at-risk families in Orange County communities so every child can thrive. Give today at all4kids.org/donate.

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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF ORANGE COUNTY

Community Action Partnership of Orange County exists to end poverty by stabilizing, sustaining and empowering people with the resources they need when they need them.

HOW TO SUPPORT

Our services meet people where they are at and when they need us most. From food, diaper, utility, and rental assistance we address immediate needs. We empower communities through financial empowerment workshops, workforce development, as well as youth programs.

Visit linktr.ee/capoc for others ways you can get involved with CAP OC!

Together, we can end poverty. Join us and learn more at www.capoc.org.

MISSION We seek to end and prevent poverty by stabilizing, sustaining and empowering people with the resources they need when they need them. By forging strategic partnerships, we form a powerful force to improve our community.

WHY DONATE

11870 Monarch Street Garden Grove, CA 92841 714.897.6670 capoc.org

Bring hope and resources to those who need help the most.

UPCOMING EVENTS Fall Luncheon: Igniting Social Change October 20, 2022 Marriott Irvine Spectrum We invite you to join us for our Fall Luncheon: Igniting Social Change.

This event will include keynote speaker Taylor Armstrong focusing on the particularly timely topic of mental health and trauma as it relates to relationship violence. call 949-380-8144 ext. 218.

HUMAN OPTIONS

Human Options breaks the cycle of relationship violence at every stage—from prevention, identification, education and intervention, we support each family member on their journey to healing. Our wraparound approach allows us to assess risks, evaluate options and educate people to prevent future harm. We empower survivors to transition to safety and independence through counseling, therapeutic services, and legal support. For over 40 years, we have helped transform more than 500,00 lives with the support of our community.

MISSION We are committed to a future in which every person and family in Orange County experiences safe, healthy relationships and lives free of fear.

5540 Trabuco Road Irvine, CA 92620 949.737.5242 humanoptions.org

Serious Fun Gala May 20, 2023 | Balboa Bay Resort Join us at our Serious Fun 2023 Gala!

Help raise critical funds for Human Options’ life-changing services.

WHY DONATE Through YOUR generous partnership, we can continue to support victims and survivors and their families on their journey to healing from relationship violence.

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ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION

Illumination Foundation has been providing integrated housing and healthcare services to those experiencing homelessness for the past 15 years. Illumination Foundation believes that every person has an intrinsic right to home, health, and dignity. We provide interim housing and emergency shelter, recuperative care/medical respite, navigation centers, permanent supportive housing, and partnerships to provide onsite medical, dental, and behavioral health services. From street to home, we provide a full continuum of care and resources to bring people the support they need.

UPCOMING EVENTS Fall/Winter 2022 Give the Gift of Home this holiday season. Your gift today will directly help individuals and families in need. Donate ifhomeless.org Host a meal service or holiday donation drive for one of our shelters.

Contact volunteer@ifhomeless.org

Chef’s Table

MISSION

Illumination Foundation’s mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness by providing a comprehensive safety net of client-centered services for the most vulnerable individuals, families, and children.

WHY DONATE

You can impact a life today. You can be part of the solution to disrupt the cycle of homelessness. By supporting Illumination Foundation, you are investing in people’s lives, our communities, and our future.

March 12, 2023 Join us for our 10th Annual Chef’s Table Culinary Gala where the best chefs cook tableside for guests.

For sponsorship information or to purchase a table or tickets, go to ifhomeless.org or contact amurphyduehring@ifhomeless.org

1091 North Batavia, Orange, CA 92867 | 949.273.0555 | ifhomeless.org

UPCOMING EVENT It’s In the Bag April 23, 2023 The Waterfront Beach Resort Huntington Beach, CA

MAKE-A-WISH ORANGE COUNTY AND THE INLAND EMPIRE Every 20 minutes, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness. For these children, life looks different, including increased isolation and vulnerability when they can’t go to school and be with friends, and treatment plans that limit their ability to play and feel strong.

Since its inception, Make-A-Wish has understood that when a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. Every child deserves a childhood and now, more than ever, children with critical illnesses and their families need hope.

MISSION Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

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3230 El Camino Real, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92602 714.573.9474 wish.org/ocie

Come dressed for fashion week and bid on designer handbags and luxury getaways with all proceeds supporting local wishes.

Learn more at: itsinthebag-wish.org

WHY DONATE Hope is found in a wish – and you have the power to create it for local children, like fouryear-old Colin from Anaheim.

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UPCOMING EVENT Orangewood Challenge

ORANGEWOOD FOUNDATION

Established in 1981, Orangewood Foundation is a privately funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves nearly 2,000 foster and community youth annually. The organization is committed to helping youth prepare for independent adulthood, providing various programs and services that focus on health & wellness, housing, life skills & employment, and education. To learn more, please visit orangewoodfoundation.org.

MISSION Prepare foster & community youth to reach their greatest potential and strive for equity for youth by valuing and supporting the life that each individual envisions.

Saturday, April 29, 2023 Newport Dunes, Newport Beach This exciting and fun multi-sport, team-based obstacle race is a physical, mental, and teamwork challenge designed for competitive adults of all ages. To learn more, please visit orangewoodfoundation.org.

1575 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 714.619.0200 orangewoodfoundation.org

TILLY’S LIFE CENTER

Please help us stop the mental health crisis among our youth.

Tilly’s Life Center (TLC) equips teens with life skills and coping techniques in an effort to combat the staggering rates of suicide, anxiety, depression, violence, and addiction. Our curriculum focuses on the core competencies of socialemotional learning in an effort to provide learners with viable, lifelong solutions. Through consistent application, teens adopt healthier habits that enable them to successfully move past trauma, navigate challenges, and thrive.

MISSION Our mission is to inspire today’s youth to reach their full potential as productive, kind, happy, and responsible individuals.

WHY DONATE The mental health crisis among adolescents is at an all-time high. This is why Tilly’s Life Center is on a mission to bring transformational SEL-curriculum to as many teens as possible.

But we cannot do it alone, we need your help!

UPCOMING EVENTS TILLYS 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Benefiting Tilly’s Life Center April 24, 2023 Mission Viejo Country Club This themed golf tournament, hosted

by TILLYS, brings together 144 golfers from various companies in the action sports, construction, and banking industries, as well as entrepreneurs and athletes for a day of 18 holes, shotgun style/scramble format with endless food, beverages, prizes, swag and more!

Tilly’s Life Center’s 9th Annual “I Am Giving” Gala October 7, 2023 | A/V Irvine Join us for our biggest event of the year, as we bring together 400 generous supporters from Southern California to enjoy cocktails, a culinary experience, moving program with an exciting live auction and top-notch entertainment.

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Charitable Events

CALENDAR FALL/WINTER

DECEMBER 2022

Host A Meal Service or Holiday

4 40th Annual Holiday Tree Fantasy

Donation Drive Illumination Foundation Contact volunteer@ifhomeless.org

Donate Holiday Food Basket

United Way OC Contact daisyb@unitedwayoc.org

Fulfill A Family’s Wish List w/ SparkJoy United Way OC ocuw.to/sparkjoy2022

YEAR ROUND How To Support

Community Action Partnership linktr.ee/capoc

OC Nonprofit Central

OC Community Foundation ocnonprofitcentral.org

Iheartoc Collaborative Giving Days

OC Community Foundation iheartoc.org

NOVEMBER 2022 3 The Good Lunch

Goodwill of Orange County Corporate Headquarters, Santa Ana RSVP communitydevelopment@ ocgoodwill.org

12 Mixology Masters

Barks of Love Animal Rescue Porsche Irvine bit.ly/3y5aWDA

12 Balboa Beerfest

Balboa Village Merchant Association Newport Beach Peninsula orangecoast.com/balboabeerfest

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Child Guidance Center Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach htf2022.givesmart.com

7 + monthly dates See The Good Tours

Goodwill of Orange County RSVP communitydevelopment@ ocgoodwill.org

8 Friends of CASA Holiday Luncheon

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) OC VEA Newport Beach casaholidayluncheon.org

10 Christmas Carol Ball

Hoag Hospital Foundation Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach hoaghospitalfoundation.org/ christmas-carol-ball

MARCH 2023 5 Table for 10

Pascal Culinary Arts VEA Newport Beach tableforten.org

12 Chef’s Table Culinary Gala

Illumination Foundation The Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim ifhomeless.org/events

APRIL 2023 23 It’s In The Bag

Make-A-Wish Orange County The Waterfront Beach Resort, Huntington Beach itsinthebag-wish.org

24 Tilly’s Charity Golf Tournament Tilly’s Life Center Mission Viejo Country Club tillyslifecenter.org

29 Orangewood Challenge

Orangewood Foundation Newport Dunes, Newport Beach orangewoodfoundation.org

MAY 2023 TBA Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast United Way OC TBD unitedwayoc.org

7 CHOC Gala Miracles Under The Stars

CHOC Foundation The City National Grove of Anaheim foundation-choc.org/choc-gala

20 Serious Fun Gala

Human Options Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach humanoptions.org

24 Goodwill Golf Classic

Goodwill of Orange County TBD communitydevelopment@ ocgoodwill.org

OCTOBER 2023 7 I Am Giving Gala Tilly’s Life Center AV Irvine tillyslifecenter.org