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The Warne Fund: A Legacy of Conservation

The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) has had a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, including…

Monica SeelyAugust 30, 2026

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A Legacy of Impact: The Richard and Elizabeth Steele Fund

It started with a leap of faith. A generous gift of charitable assets, entrusted to…

Monica SeelyNovember 29, 2024

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The Birth of a Community Foundation: The Legacy of Judy Swayne

It began with a makeshift home office, a rolltop desk, and a formidable leader who…

Monica SeelyAugust 28, 2024

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Ranney Draper: A Lifelong Commitment to Empowering Students Through Education

For more than 30 years, Ranney Draper has listened to the steadfast drumbeat of his…

Monica SeelyAugust 5, 2024

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Keith Swayne Sees Diversity as a Strength

Keith Swayne is a well-known business leader and philanthropist. He served as CEO of Case…

Monica SeelyJune 28, 2023

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Partnering for Good

ON MARCH 27, 1996, UCLA JUNIOR CHERESE MARI LAULHERE LOST HER LIFE IN A TRAGIC…

Monica SeelyNovember 16, 2022

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Ernesto and Socorro Vasquez: Leveling the Playing Field

“Our work is just beginning” says Ernesto and Socorro Vasquez, a couple working to help…

Monica SeelySeptember 2, 2022

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Inspiring Philanthropy: OC Promise Initiative

Long-time OCCF donor Ranney Draper is driven by a passion for helping deserving, often first-generation…

Monica SeelyJuly 12, 2022

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Establishing a Future of Giving on Their Terms

Malli and Rani Varanasi are letting their hopes shape the future of their giving –…

Monica SeelyNovember 29, 2021

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Sowing Seeds of Good

For the Thornes, their 66-year marriage has always involved sharing a passion for giving back.…

Monica SeelyDecember 5, 2020

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The Warne Fund: A Legacy of Conservation

A Legacy of Impact: The Richard and Elizabeth Steele Fund

The Birth of a Community Foundation: The Legacy of Judy Swayne

Ranney Draper: A Lifelong Commitment to Empowering Students Through Education

Keith Swayne Sees Diversity as a Strength

Partnering for Good

Ernesto and Socorro Vasquez: Leveling the Playing Field

Inspiring Philanthropy: OC Promise Initiative

Establishing a Future of Giving on Their Terms

Sowing Seeds of Good

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