On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. The CARES Act is a $2 trillion economic stimulus law intended to provide immediate relief for individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and state and local governments. The CARES...
The African American Alliance Fund Established June 19, 2020 The Orange County Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the African American Alliance Fund – the first-ever OCCF fund focused on African American communities. Founded by OCCF’s Executive Vice President & COO, Tammy Tumbling, the mission...
Philanthropy 1: goodwill to fellow members of the human race; especially: active effort to promote human welfare - Merriam-Webster OCCF’s mission begins, “to inspire a passion for lifelong philanthropy”— or according to Merriam-Webster, goodwill to fellow members of the human race, through active effort. Philanthropy can also be defined as...
We have been closely monitoring the recommendations of leading health organizations in response to the developing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and as Orange County’s community foundation we are taking necessary steps to limit the spread of disease in our region. Safety & Service: First and foremost, we are...
Fires continue to burn in both Southern and Northern California, leaving thousands of residents displaced and in need of critical resources. The immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires are great, and the recovery process will be long and difficult in communities throughout the...
Wildfires continue to burn in areas of Southern California, leaving thousands of residents displaced and in need of critical resources. In wake of this devastation, several organizations have assembled aid and relief efforts. Listed below are organizations you can support that are providing assistance to those...
Devastating wildfires continue to burn in areas of Southern California, leaving hundreds of thousands of people displaced and in need of critical resources and help. The immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires are great, and the recovery process will be long and difficult...
Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties’ community foundations have jointly mobilized the Northern California Fire Fund to respond to the devastating fires that have displaced thousands of residents, and have destroyed vast numbers of homes and businesses in their region. The Foundations have begun convening decision-makers from...
Please help provide critical resources to emergency response organizations supporting residents of Houston by making a donation to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund at the Greater Houston Community Foundation or one of the following organizations that are providing food and shelter to those in need....
