2025 Year In Review
Mission Statement We are servants who provide care and assistance to those in need and act as advocates for systemic change.
Message from the CEO This year, we continued to meet rising needs across Orange County with compassion, urgency, and innovation. Families are navigating higher living costs, housing instability, and barriers to care. For many, Share Ourselves remains the first and only place they can turn.
Christy Ward Chief Executive Officer
We remain dedicated to providing integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services under one coordinated model of care — addressing the whole person, not just symptoms. This work is only possible because of our team members, board
members, volunteers, donors, and community partners who stand with us. Together, we ensure that care remains accessible and that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. As we progress through 2026, we aim to enhance our services, add optometry, and expand our clinical presence through more advanced care.
The need is growing. So is our commitment.
Message from the Board Chair Share Ourselves was founded on the simple belief that community members should care for one another. That belief continues to guide every decision we make.
Will Klatte Board Chair
This year demonstrated the strength of our partnerships — with hospital systems, school districts, corporate sponsors, volunteers, and donors. Through collaborations with organizations like Calvary Chapel and the Girl Scouts for snack packs and food drives, as well as organizations including AAA, Pacific Life, and Applied Medical for donations and volunteering, we expanded access points, strengthened services, and reached families earlier in times of crisis.
Whether it’s a food pantry volunteer who comes once a week to pack food bags, or a onetime volunteer helping assemble backpacks for students in need, every act makes a meaningful impact. We are grateful to every supporter who makes this work possible. Your investment is not just in programs — it is in people.
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Clinical Services Pharmacy & Training Programs Social Services Community Programs Events & Community Engagement
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Philanthropic Support Fiscal Year Impact Leadership How to Get Involved
Clinical Services
What We Do Share Ourselves delivers integrated healthcare services including:
Primary Medical Care
Eligibility Services
Dental Services
Social Services
Pharmacy Services
Care Management
Behavioral Health
We serve insured, underinsured, and uninsured patients, offering a sliding fee scale and a financial assistance program to ensure care remains accessible regardless of an individual’s ability or inability to pay.
The 2025 Numbers
15,605 total unique patients served
52,677
total clinic and telehealth visits provided
13.4% of patients were uninsured
77%
of patients were covered through Medi-Cal
Most prevalent chronic conditions treated included obesity, hypertension, and diabetes
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Clinical Services
Values in Action • Lead with Dignity – We treat every patient, partner, and team member with respect and compassion. • • Champion Justice – We address barriers to care by providing food, rent, utility, and transportation assistance. • • Strive for Excellence – We deliver high-quality integrated care through comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. • • Serve with Heart – We approach every interaction with empathy and dedication.
Share Ourselves provides care regardless of patients’ ability or inability to pay for services.
Patient Demographics Our model reduces hospitalizations and emergency room visits, improves chronic disease management, and stabilizes families through consistent integrative services.
Unreported 14.6% More than 1 Race 0.5% White/ Non-Hispanic 18.8%
Asian 4.1%
Unreported 14.6% More than 1 Race 0.5% White/ Hispanic White/ 59.2% Non-Hispanic 18.8%
Asian Homeless 4.1% 3%
White/ Hispanic 59.2%
0-17 years of age 22.2%
18 and older 77.8%
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18 and older 77.8%
Uninsured 0-17 years13.4% of age 22.2%
Homeless 3%
Non-Homeless 97%
Non-Homeless 97%
Uninsured 13.4%
Insured 86.6%
Insured 86.6%
New Costa Mesa Clinic Expands Our Care In 2025, Share Ourselves proudly opened a new state-of-the-art clinic at 1650 Adams Avenue in Costa Mesa, expanding access to high-quality, integrated care for Orange County families. More than a new building, the Adams Avenue clinic represents a major step forward in our mission to ensure care is accessible to all — especially those who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing barriers to care. By bringing medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social support together under one roof, we have strengthened the safety net for our community and increased our
capacity to serve more patients with dignity and compassion. The opening of this clinic was made possible through strong community partnerships and years of planning, collaboration, and commitment.
This is more than growth. It is a renewed promise to our community.
Designed to support whole-person health, the clinic includes: 12 medical exam rooms
On-site pharmacy
6 dental chairs
Care management services
2 optometry rooms
Eligibility services
Behavioral health office
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Pharmacy & Training Program
Our pharmacy team ensures patients can access medications safely and affordably while supporting integrated care under the same roof where patients receive medical services.
In partnership with residency programs and clinical training institutions, we help develop the next generation of healthcare providers while expanding patient access.
Clinical Profile: Dr. Rocio Bender Dr. Bender serves as Clinical Pharmacy Manager at Share Ourselves’ retail pharmacy program, where she leads a highly integrated, community-based model of care focused on expanding access to affordable medications and comprehensive pharmacy services.
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She first joined Share Ourselves as a volunteer while attending UC Irvine before earning her PharmD from the University of Southern California and returning to Share Ourselves as a clinical staff pharmacist in 2016. In 2022, she assumed leadership of the pharmacy program. Her clinical practice focuses on chronic disease management, particularly diabetes and hypertension, with an emphasis on medication therapy optimization, lab-guided assessment, and patient education. A defining feature of her leadership is the integration of pharmacy into the broader care continuum. The program provides medication reconciliation,
clinical follow-up, and real-time education at the point of care — helping reinforce treatment goals, improve medication adherence, and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Dr. Bender also oversees systems that improve medication access for uninsured and underinsured patients, including participation in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Equally central to her role is education and workforce development. The pharmacy serves as a training site for fourth-year pharmacy students and residents gaining hands-on experience in ambulatory care, medication management, and patient counseling.
I feel like we play a pretty big role in the community. We’re able to provide those answers for them, reassure them, and let them know there’s things they can do to get better. -Dr. Bender
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Patient Profile: Laura A. For more than ten years, Laura has relied on Share Ourselves for affordable healthcare, pharmacy consultations, diabetes education, and ongoing support in managing her diabetes. “The pharmacy staff and interns have given me great individual attention,” she said. “I feel much more confident taking my medications and understanding my overall wellness.” Laura expressed gratitude to Dr. Bender (Clinical Pharmacy Manager), her medical providers, Dr. Dinh, and Mark Villegas, PA-C, and the broader care team for the compassion
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and support they have consistently provided. “It has been great receiving help regardless of our circumstances,” Laura said. “The prescriptions have been affordable, and I am very happy with the care provided.” For Laura, Share Ourselves represents more than healthcare.
Share Ourselves is education. They create opportunities for people to access healthcare, medications, and wellness education. -Laura A.
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Social Services Healthcare alone does not solve instability. Our care management and social services teams’ address:
Through coordinated referrals and onsite services, we create a continuous loop of care where medical providers and social services work together.
• Food insecurity • Housing instability • Benefits enrollment • Transportation barriers • Case management
2025 Food Support As grocery costs continue to rise, demand for food assistance has increased significantly across Orange County.
78,010 food bags distributed in 2025
326
Average number of food bags distributed daily
Ongoing monthly distributions helped families maintain greater stability during periods of financial strain.
2025 Housing & Financial Stability Support Housing and financial challenges can quickly impact every aspect of a person’s health.
1,999
care management and enabling service visits
1,721
financial assistance visits
1,281 utilities visits
101
rent visits
169
homeless aid visits
Through integrated care management and social services, Share Ourselves helps individuals and families navigate crisis, stabilize their living situations, and access the resources needed for healthier futures.
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Community Programs
Where Community Becomes Family For more than 56 years, volunteers have been the heartbeat of Share Ourselves. What began around a dining room table — founded by Jean Forbath serving migrant workers — has grown into one of Orange County’s most meaningful traditions: Adopt A Family.
Molly & Judith Read the full story online
Judith has supported the program for more than 35 years, first as a donor and later as a volunteer leader. Molly joined through the food pantry in 2012 and now serves alongside Judith as co-chair of the Adopt A Family Program. When Share Ourselves sought to return the program to its volunteer-led roots, they stepped forward to help lead the effort.
It’s like family. Even if we don’t see each other all year, we come back together for something truly worthwhile. -Judith
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“I think it’s wonderful for staff and volunteers to work together for that common goal,” Molly shared. To them, Adopt A Family is about hope. For Judith, the experience keeps people coming back year after year.
We are giving families a glimmer of hope that better days are ahead. -Molly
Community Programs Together, these programs reflect our commitment to supporting families through food security, education, and meaningful community care year-round.
2025 Adopt A Family by the Numbers
1,200+ families supported
6,165
individuals gifted
187
volunteers engaged throughout the year
14
corporate groups involved
800
140+
families served
volunteers
Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Family Service Nights
Our Thanksgiving Food Distribution helps families gather around the table with dignity during the holiday season.
Family Service Nights bring volunteers together to pack supplies, assemble meal kits, and support community initiatives throughout the year.
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2,000+
students supported
backpacks
Back-To-School & Backpack Distribution
First In Family College Scholarship
Our Back-To-School Program equips students with backpacks and school supplies so they can begin the school year prepared and confident.
The First In Family College Scholarship Program supports first-generation college students with tuition assistance, academic supplies, and resources to help them succeed.
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Events & Community Engagement
Supporter Profile: Pam Blom Pam Blom is a longtime Share Ourselves volunteer and donor whose involvement is rooted in her weekly service in the food pantry and commitment to supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Pam Blom, Volunteer and Donor (left), Jeannette Lopez, Clinic Business Office Manager (right)
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Through her experience volunteering in the pantry, Pam has developed a deeper understanding of the challenges many community members face as costs continue to rise. “There are a lot of people who are working as hard as they can and, especially right now with the cost of everything, can’t make ends meet.” Pam emphasizes the importance of meeting basic needs to support overall well-being. Health is more than just medical, dental, and vision. It’s whether they
are eating, do they feel safe, do they have a safe place to go home and go to sleep at night. It’s all related. For Pam, volunteering strengthened her commitment to supporting the organization financially. “If I weren’t a volunteer, I probably wouldn’t have donated because I wouldn’t have known it.”
There’s a lot of camaraderie among the volunteers. -Pam Blom
Community Partnerships
9,512
total volunteer hours in 2025
Volunteer With Us Make a meaningful difference in your community. From supporting the community through our food pantry and food distribution to participating in our Adopt A Family and other community programs, volunteers play a vital role in everything we do.
Give your time. Share your heart. Strengthen community care.
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Collaboration remains central to Share Ourselves’ mission. By teaming up with vital partners like CalOptima Health, Hoag, the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the Second Harvest Food Bank, we strengthen the vital safety net that local individuals and families rely on every day.
Our signature event brought together community members, sponsors, and supporters for an evening of celebration and impact. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, event partners, and participating chefs and restaurants for making this event possible. Their generosity directly supported Share Ourselves’ integrated care services and helped ensure patients received coordinated medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social support.
Our 2025 Sponsors HABANERO SPONSOR
• Sharon D. Lund Foundation • C.J. Segerstrom and Sons
PINATA SPONSOR
• Frome Family Foundation • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian • PCV Murcor • DMP Properties • Sylvia Michler & Dennis Noren
CACTUS SPONSOR
• Enterprise Bank & Trust • Jenice & Randy Carter • Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers • Susan & Kevin Daly • Patricia Doyle • Alkeme Insurance • Will & Annick Klatte • Dr. Alberto & Jori Mendivil • Mary Moyer • OneDigital • Pacific Hospitalist Associates • Prestige Medical Group
SOMBRERO SPONSOR • Dr. Allyson & Andrew Brooks • Anne & Bob Cress • Kathy & Michael Lewis • David & Joyce Plotnik • Michael & Diane Stephens • Axiom Financial & Insurance Solutions • Shamrock Supply Co. • Western Community Housing, Inc.
Congratulations to the Yelp Award winners: Best Taco - Puesto
Most Creative Taco - Driftwood
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Philanthropic Support
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Donor Profile: Edwards Lifesciences Investing in Whole-Person Care Across Orange County For Edwards Lifesciences, community impact is about more than philanthropy — it is about investing in organizations that expand access to care and strengthen the health of underserved communities. “Orange County is known as being a more affluent location,” said Stefaan Poortman, Senior Director of Global Corporate Giving Strategy & Programs at Edwards Lifesciences. “But we know there are many residents living at or below the poverty line or receiving health assistance.” Through the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation, the company supports initiatives focused on health access, education, and economic opportunity. “Share Ourselves plays a critical role in addressing these needs by providing
accessible, integrated health and social services to those who might otherwise go without care,” the Edwards Lifesciences team shared. Their commitment to prevention and access to care is reflected in initiatives including Every Heartbeat Matters and Stay in the Race. “Heart disease is the number one killer in women,” said Kaitlin Corell, Manager, Global Corporate Giving at Edwards Lifesciences. “One in four women will die of heart disease.”
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Partnerships like the one with Share Ourselves allow us to extend our impact far beyond what we could accomplish alone. -Stefaan Poortman,
Senior Director of Global Corporate Giving Strategy & Programs
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Fiscal Year Impact
July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025
Revenue Sources Patient revenue supports day-to-day care, but your generosity fills the gaps— expanding access, supporting patients who cannot pay, and sustaining essential services like our food pantry, social services, and community programs, advancing our belief that health is everything. It also strengthens our operations so we can continue providing 7% whole-person care for every neighbor who relies on us.
7% 10% Patient Revenue Foundation & Other Grants
11%
55%
Federal Grants In-Kind Donations Philanthropic Contributions
17%
10%
Patient Revenue Foundation & Other Grants
11%
55%
Federal Grants In-Kind Donations Philanthropic Contributions
17%
Direct Services & Programs 83%
17%
Expenses Share Ourselves is proud that an average of 83 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and support to those in need.
83%
Direct Services & Programs 83%
17%
83%
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Dental Services (14%) Behavioral Health Services (2%)
Social Services & Community Programs (14%
Administrative 17%
Medical & Pharmacy Services (50%)
Admin Overhead (14%)
Dental Services (14%)
Fundraising & Marketing (3%)
Behavioral Health Services (2%) Social Services & Community Programs (14%)
We proudly hold Charity Navigator’s 4-star rating and Candid’s Gold Seal of Transparency, reflecting strong performance, transparency, and trusted stewardship of donor support.
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Medical & Pharmacy Services (50%)
Planned Giving Legacy gifts ensure Share Ourselves can continue serving future generations. It’s a simple way to make your impact last forever. Many of our most dedicated supporters focus on continuing their philanthropy into perpetuity. Your support of our mission will be honored and remembered. Contact us at: philanthropy@shareourselves.org 949.270.2166
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Leadership
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Christy Ward — Chief Executive Officer Ilona Artemov — Chief Financial Officer Dr. Mina Hakim — Chief Medical Officer Nicole Machado — Chief Compliance & Quality Officer Rudy Ramos — Chief Operations Officer Kimm Sharp — Chief Workforce Officer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ernest W. (“Will”) Klatte III, J.D. — Chairman Marc Harper, JD, CPA — Vice Chairman Susan Baerg Epstein, MLS — Secretary John Yoo, MBA — Treasurer Itzel Aquilar-Romero Allyson Brooks, M.D., FACOG Daniel Cortes Maria (Gracita) DaCosta-Iyer, M.D. Rosario Galeas Martha Rivera David Snow, PhD Anna Solt, M.D.
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• Make a donation • Become a monthly supporter • Volunteer • Sponsor an event • Adopt A Family • Spread the word
How to Get Involved
Every Gift Supports:
Primary Care Visits
Mental Health Counseling
Case Management and Navigation
Dental Procedures
Food Assistance
Pharmacy Medications
Housing Stabilization
Join us in building a healthier Orange County — because health is everything. Together, we can ensure individuals and families have access to compassionate healthcare, nutritious food, social services and the resources they need to thrive. shareourselves.org 949.270.2100 Scan the QR code to donate to Share Ourselves today.
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