Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders is a crucial next step for Orange County philanthropy Orange County is at a critical juncture. Our founders are passing the mantle of responsibility to their heirs. At the same time, the county is home to a growing number of diverse new arrivals,...
Hiring returning military personnel is the best way to support those who have served our country. Veterans Day presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing those who have served our country— particularly those returning to Orange County from service in Iraq and Afghanistan....
Many cultures revere and care for their elders; it is now crucial for Orange County to do the same. The silver tsunami is upon us, and the numbers are staggering. About one in eight residents of Orange County, roughly 370,000 people, is age 65 or older....
Without access to basic health care, breast cancer patients from vulnerable groups face uphill battles. "Think pink." During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we see that phrase everywhere. But what does it really mean? Should we donate more or do walks to help fund research to...
There are not enough resources in the world to overcome poverty head-on. Thus, available resources should primarily be used to empower people to create their own success. This will result in lower levels of poverty over time. We are making hard-won progress in this regard in...
Blended-learning approach fuels student success in the classroom and beyond. Math. Or, rather, math!!! For generations the concepts of math have struck terror in those not gifted with the “math gene.” But what if we were exposed to math in ways that included visual concepts, fit every type of...
A grandchild’s diagnosis results in a world-class care center for our community When Dick and Mary Allen’s granddaughter, Hannah, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 2, it altered the course of their lives. Knowing the gravity of the condition, the Allens committed...
Educators find, and share, new strategies to inspire students and make learning more exciting. Sunday was World Teachers’ Day, a time to honor individuals who devote themselves to creating life-long learners and preparing our next generation for success in school and life. And, these days, they have a...
A brave 12-year old girl teaches children to never ever give up. In March 2011, Jessie Joy Rees and her family received a devastating diagnosis—she had brain cancer and the prognosis was not good. But the Rancho Santa Margarita girl, who lost her battle less than...
Nearly half of O.C. 3rd graders are at risk of falling behind. Literacy is crucial to an individual’s ability to achieve his or her full potential. But grim statistics show that the ability to read proficiently can be defined as early as third grade, when functional literacy...