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Broadcast Sports Journalist and Family Make Bold Move to Experience the World
Longtime Angels and Ducks sportscaster Kent French, his wife and former nonprofit event planner Michelle, and their young daughter Everly will embark on a worldwide adventure on October 5, 2024. Through the family and lifestyle brand Frenchitvity, their year-long journey will share stories of people, places and cultures that will hopefully fill followers with inspiration.
The Sklar Brothers to Headline Comedy Night Gala Supporting Children’s Mental Health & Wellness
Extraordinary Lives Foundation (ELF) - the children’s mental health and emotional wellness nonprofit - will host their popular Comedy Night fundraiser on Wednesday, October 23 at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin. This year’s featured comedians include The Sklar Brothers, Angela Hoover, and comedic host Jennifer Arundale.
New Exceptional Family Healing Art Workshops Serve Children & Teens with Disabilities and Caregivers
Art & Creativity for Healing recently launched their Exceptional Family Members Art4Healing® program for children and teens with disabilities and caregivers. Held in a new expanded studio space next to the nonprofit’s Laguna Hills headquarters, the workshops are free to families thanks to a generous grant from an anonymous family foundation.
Stunning Gala Honors Redwitzs, Raises $300K for Preservation & Education
Stunning Mission Gala Honors Claudia and Randy Redwitz and Raises $300K for Preservation and Education. Incredible Digital Mapping Display Featured in the Mission’s Ruins. The highly anticipated Romance of the Mission benefit gala was held on the historic grounds of Mission San Juan Capistrano on September 13 with 420 guests in attendance. Claudia and Randy Redwitz were honored for their long-standing support of the Mission while the operatic trio Forte performed a spectacular concert in the Ruins of The Great Stone Church (Circa 1812). For the first time, the concert featured a digital mapping and projection display imaginatively bringing the Ruins back to their potential original condition. Proceeds of approximately $300K will support the preservation and stewardship of the county’s only mission.
Maternal Health Nonprofit MOMS Seeks Support During 24-Hour Igniting Potential Giving Day Fundraiser
MOMS and 26 other nonprofits will partner with Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) on September 18 to raise $550,000 during Igniting Potential – a 24-hour collaborative giving day to support Orange County’s youth.
Piggie Bear Toolkits to Provide Comfort to Children During Disasters
American Red Cross Teams up with Children’s Mental Health Nonprofit During September National Preparedness and Children’s Emotional Wellness Months. The children’s mental health and emotional wellness nonprofit Extraordinary Lives Foundation (ELF) donated 96 Piggie BEAR (Building Emotional Awareness & Resilience) toolkits to the American Red Cross of Southern California today. The donations will be distributed throughout the Red Cross of Southern California’s four chapters (Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Imperial Counties) for young children displaced by home fires or other disasters. Designed to provide comfort and help children learn emotions in a fun and engaging way, the toolkits include the “Power of the Piggie Bear” book (English and Spanish versions and a plush toy in a Piggie Bear carrying bag. Held at the Santa Ana headquarters of the Red Cross Orange County, the donation and first-time partnership kicks off both September National Preparedness Month and Children’s Emotional Wellness Month marked by the two Orange County-based nonprofit organizations.
Ignite Your Spirit!: The Time is Now! - Inspirational Stories & Reflections by Donna L. Friess, Ph.D.
Author, historian and international spokesperson for children’s rights Donna L. Friess, Ph.D. announces the HH Publishing release, Ignite Your Spirit!: The Time is Now! The book is a compilation of insightful messages and reflections through Friess’ extensive work as a life coach, grief counselor and as a volunteer with WomanSage Reinvent Yourself workshops.
OC World Features Premiere Interview with Frank Kim, Former CEO Orange County
Beginning in 2015, and then serving for nine years before recently stepping down as CEO of Orange County, Frank Kim was Orange County’s top public official overseeing a budget that has grown to $9.5 billion annually with more than 18,000 employees. Despite the breadth and heft of this post, Kim has been widely praised for deftly guiding the OC through a global pandemic, a homeless crisis, and multiple major construction projects.
Mission San Juan Announces Latest Exhibition “Mission Treasures: Join Our Guestbook Exhibit”
Mission San Juan Capistrano presents its newest exhibit, “Mission Treasures: Join Our Guestbook,” a comprehensive display of their most notable visitors over 100 years. “From Padres to Presidents” to “Gangsters to Artists,” the exhibit opened earlier this month in the Mission’s West Wing showcasing historic objects, art, and a series of original 20th century guest books featuring notable guests such as Al Capone and Richard Nixon.
MOMS to Host Breastmilk Drive During August Breastfeeding Awareness Month
MOMS, the county’s largest nonprofit dedicated solely to newborn and pregnancy health, will host a breastmilk drive on Friday, August 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during August Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Nursing mothers can bring their frozen breast milk (stored up to six month) to the human milk collection center or be screened to donate in the future.
The Old Man and The Old Moon: A Summer Adventure at Mission San Juan
Embark on a grand adventure this summer at historic Mission San Juan Capistrano as South Coast Repertory and its popular Outside SCR presents the epic tale of The Old Man and The Old Moon, book, music and lyrics by Pigpen Theatre Co. The fourth summer of theatre under the stars at Mission San Juan runs July 20 - August 11, 2024.
“Piggie Bear and The Lost Star” Named Silver Telly Winner for Social Video/Art Direction in the 45th
Extraordinary Lives Foundation announced that its short-animated film “Piggie Bear and The Lost Star” received the Silver Telly award for Social Video/Art Direction in the recent 45th annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks and production companies.
OC World Launches Orange County Media Club: Promoting Excellence & Diversity in Journalism
The nonprofit multimedia organization OC World announces the launch of OC World Media Club this week. Dedicated to promoting excellence in journalism and media within Orange County, the nonprofit venture will provide professional development, networking, advocacy, and community engagement opportunities to a wide range of media professionals. Its vision is to support the growth and diversity of media professionals and college students.
Memories Still Fresh on the 10th Anniversary of the Isla Vista Shooting
Mental Health Nonprofit is Founded as a Result of the Tragedy. A first-person account of a mom's response to the Isla Vista Shooting:. I remember the day like it was yesterday. It was 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2014. I rolled out of bed and headed to drop my daughter off at the softball fields to warm up for her tournament. I glanced at my phone and noticed multiple text messages and missed calls from family and friends on the East Coast which set me back.
Gospel Voices of OC Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Chapman’s Musco Center for the Arts on June 8
Gospel Voices of OC, an artistic concert in conjunction with Juneteenth, returns for its third season to Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University on Saturday, June 8. Produced by Arts & Learning Conservancy’s Founder/CEO Debora Wondercheck and presented by Musco Center Presents and Chapman University’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, this year’s theme Sacred Sounds, Soulful Queens honors women who helped shaped the nation’s artistic history.
Art & Creativity for Healing’s ‘Diamonds, Denim & Dreams’ Sold-Out Fundraiser Raises $110K
Art & Creativity for Healing held its annual Palette of Colors fundraiser on Saturday, April 27 at the site of Rancho Santa Margarita’s Bell Tower with 200 guests. This year’s Diamonds, Denim & Dreams theme fundraiser grossed $110K with 100% of proceeds supporting the organization’s emotional healing programs through art and creative expression for those living in pain, grief, fear or stress.
Mission San Juan Capistrano to Host Field of Honor® Featuring over 450 American Flags
Mission San Juan Capistrano is proud to continue its special partnership with Homefront America in hosting the 2024 Field of Honor® recognizing military heroes, veterans and first responders. The installation of over 450 American flags will be in place at the Mission from Tuesday, May 21 through Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 with a ceremony on Tuesday, May 21 at noon.
OC World Productions Launches Smart Money, Bright Future Program Supported by Wells Fargo Bank
OC World Productions, in association with the nonprofit multimedia organization OC World, announces its newest program Smart Money, Bright Future geared toward underserved communities of Southern California. The first program launches today Financial Literacy for Kids/The Benefits of Giving at 5:30 p.m. on KLCS-PBS and new episodes will air each Wednesday for the following three months. Supported by Wells Fargo Bank, Smart Money, Bright Future features financial experts providing practical financial information and tips on money management.
Christine M. Walker-Bowman Joins Mission Preservation Foundation Board
Christine M. Walker-Bowman is Named to the Mission Preservation Foundation Board of Directors. The Mission Preservation Foundation Board of Directors proudly announces Christine M. Walker-Bowman as its newest board member. Walker-Bowman is Co-President of the Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation and First Vice President of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach. She has served two decades with the nearly 117-year-old banking institution representing the fifth-generation Walker family member dedicated to servicing Southern California communities through banking.
MOMS Gala Honors Dads: An Evening of Rustic Elegance
MOMS Healthy Beginnings, Bright Futures Gala Honors Dads at Strawberry Farms Golf Club. MOMS, the county’s largest nonprofit dedicated solely to newborn and pregnancy health, will host its annual Healthy Beginnings, Bright Futures fundraising gala on Saturday, June 8 in the Barn at Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine.
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