Orange County Community Foundation

Igniting Potential Giving Day 2026
2026-09-16 | Online
A Giving Day to Support the Youth of Orange County
Igniting Potential Giving Day supports organizations working to ensure all children have equitable access to resources that elevate their academic and social/emotional success.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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Greatness Amplified Giving Day 2026
2026-07-15 | Online
A Giving Day for Boys & Girls Clubs in Orange County
Boys & Girls Clubs exist to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our local Boys & Girls Clubs are critical partners in the next stage of supporting Orange County children as they re-engage with their schools, academics and other development activities. Greatness Amplified Giving Day supports Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Orange County.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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Preserving Dignity Giving Day 2026
2026-07-01 | Online
A Giving Day for OC’s Older Adults in Need
By 2040, it is projected that almost 1 in 4 OC residents will be 65 or older. Preserving Dignity Giving Day supports organizations in support of OC’s Older adults in need.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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Protect & Preserve Giving Day 2026
2026-06-24
A Giving Day to Sustain the Ecosystems of Orange County
Protect & Preserve Giving Day supports organizations working to protect and preserve Orange County’s undeveloped open spaces and marine protected areas that enrich 52 miles of California’s coastline.
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ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day 2026
2026-06-10 | Online
A Giving Day for the At-Promise Youth in Anaheim
ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day supports organizations committed to providing youth in Anaheim access to essential programs, including STEM, arts, recreational, leadership development, and more.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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Love Is Giving Day 2026
2026-05-27 | Online
A Giving Day to Invest in Mental Wellness and Healthy Relationships
Mark your calendars! Love Is supports organizations working to provide tools, support and resources needed to for encouraging mental wellness and creating healthy relationships.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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Empowering Possibilities Giving Day 2026
2026-05-13 | Online
A Giving Day for OC Neighbors with Disabilities
Mark your calendars! There are over 250,000 people with disabilities living in Orange County. Empowering Possibilities supports organizations working to bring people together to advocate for and serve this vulnerable population.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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Help Them Home Giving Day 2026
2026-04-22 | Online
A Giving Day for OC’s Homeless
Mark your calendars! Help Them Home Giving Day supports organizations working to end homelessness in Orange County by connecting individuals and families to shelter and resources to keep them safe and secure today, and every day.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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The Future is Working Giving Day 2026
2026-04-02 | Online
A Giving Day to Develop a Stronger Workforce for Orange County
Mark your calendars! The Future is Working supports organizations that help employers, workers, students, and our most vulnerable residents to build a more adaptable and resilient workforce for tomorrow.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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AAAF & OCBSN Community Convening - December 2025
2025-12-16 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our AAAF & OCBSN Grantees, Donors, and Partners
The African American Alliance Fund and Orange County Black Solidarity Network will meet to continue advancing the conversation about community and coalition building.
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Family Foundation Alliance: Celebration of Giving 2025
2025-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
TOPIC: Celebration of Giving

Be inspired, be moved and reignite your passion for impact during a powerful afternoon spotlighting the transformative role of philanthropy in unlocking economic opportunity and restoring dignity to those facing the toughest barriers—poverty, incarceration, addiction, and homelessness.
Through TED Talk-style presentations and deeply personal conversations, you’ll meet bold nonprofit leaders and resilient individuals driving change across Orange County.
Discover how investments in workforce readiness, reentry, and second-chance pathways are helping our most vulnerable neighbors move from surviving to thriving.
Registration Information coming soon!

Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Joanne Forster.

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Annual Meeting 2025
2025-11-20 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA, 92614
Hear from two of Orange County’s most inspiring leaders who will share their insights and visions for Orange County’s thriving future, and be the first to hear of OCCF’s plans to make a significant impact over the next five years! Together, we will celebrate the remarkable progress we have made and explore the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.
Thanks to exceptional community interest, the online registration portal is now closed. If you wish to register, please contact us at events@oc-cf.org and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Please consider Powering Good by becoming a Sponsor!
Your support will help us sustain critical initiatives and programs that benefit our community. Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614

Complimentary Self-Parking
Valet Parking $47

Bridging Cultures, Building Futures: Exploring the Heart of OC’s Vietnamese Community
2025-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
Bridging Cultures, Building Futures: Exploring the Heart of OC’s Vietnamese Community
The Family Foundation Alliance’s site visit to Little Saigon will provide an in-depth exploration of the cultural heritage, history, and philanthropic landscape of the Vietnamese community in Orange County.
The experience begins at 10:00 AM with a guided visit at Bao Quang Temple, offering attendees a deeper understanding of the spiritual and historical influences that have shaped the local Vietnamese community. The day continues with a lunch discussion at 12:00 PM at Brodard Chateau, where community leaders will share insights into the evolving challenges and opportunities within the Vietnamese-American community.
Transportation is required for both locations. Complimentary parking is available on site for the site visit and luncheon.
Site Visit at 10:00 AM: Bao Quang Temple
713 Newhope St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Learn more about the visit to the Bao Quang Temple here.
Luncheon at 12:00 PM: Brodard Chateau
9100 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92844
View the agenda here.

Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Joanne Forster.

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Igniting Potential Giving Day 2025
2025-09-17 | Online

Greatness Amplified Giving Day 2025
2025-08-20 | Online

Protect & Preserve Giving Day 2025
2025-07-30

Avanzar Board Leadership Academy Virtual Nonprofit Mixer - July 2025
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with the 2025 cohort graduates during an interactive and engaging virtual mixer led by Adelante Partners.
The 2025 Avanzar Board Leadership Academy is under way and this will be a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with current cohort members and past graduates. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your board’s potential and drive your nonprofit’s success to new heights.
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Preserving Dignity Giving Day 2025
2025-07-09 | Online

AAAF & OCBSN Juneteenth Celebration 2025
2025-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our AAAF & OCBSN Grantees, Donors, and Partners
The African American Alliance Fund and Orange County Black Solidarity Network will meet to continue advancing the conversation about community and coalition building. Please join us as we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of AAAF, along with the 2025 awardees, with a special highlight of OCBSN milestones.
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Confronting a Mental Health Crisis for Children and Youth in OC
2025-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
Youth mental health remains one of the most urgent challenges facing our community, with rising numbers of children and adolescents struggling to access the care and support they need.
This special Family Foundation Alliance gathering will provide opportunities for peer dialogue and shared learning, helping you identify impactful strategies and collaborative solutions to support the well-being of our youth.

Education and Skills:
Anxiety Tips
Child Mind Institute
Coping Strategies Videos
Depression Tips
Guides to Mental Health
Health and Wellness Tips
Kids Mental Health Foundation
Mood Hygiene – Adolescents, Courtesy of CHOC Children’s
Mood Hygiene – Child, Courtesy of CHOC Children’s
Project RESET online education
Ten Facts about Pediatric Mental Health – 2022
Therapy & Treatment:
Child Guidance Center
County-supported mental health services for children and adolescents
Western Youth Services
Children’s Mental Health Resources:
ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program Hoag:
Didi Hirsch
UCI Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Mental Health Screening Tools:
ACE-Questionnaire-for-Adults
PEARLS-Tool-Child-Parent-Caregiver-Report
Suicide Risk Screening Tool
Phone Lines:
ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program Mission Hospital: (949) 499-7504
CHOC Intensive Outpatient Program: (714) 509-8481
County-supported mental health services for children and adolescents: (855) 625-4657
OC Links: 855-625-4657
UCI Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (intensive outpatient): (714) 456-2924
UCI Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (outpatient): (714) 456-5902

Recap: Confronting The Youth Mental Health Crisis in Orange County: Insights from OCCF’s Family Foundation Alliance Event

Questions about joining the Family Foundation Alliance? Please contact Joanne Forster.

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The Heart of Legacy: Family, Values & Purpose
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Park Club, 650 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Thank you to all who attended our very special evening dedicated to creating a legacy that lives beyond a lifetime! At OCCF, we believe a meaningful legacy is not defined by wealth alone—but by the values, passions, and purpose that shape a life.
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OCCF Legacy Planning Brochure
Legacy Planning Checklist
Harmon Kong, Values Over Valuables Book
The Family Playbook workbook for Values Over Valuables
Event photos

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ImpACT Anaheim Giving Day 2025
2025-06-04 | Online

Avanzar Program Culmination 2025
2025-05-31 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Avanzar is a 3-month training program designed to provide foundational skills to Latino professionals who live or work in Orange County and are interested in nonprofit board service. The program introduces participants to the nonprofit ecosystem in Orange County and equips them with the skills to become an effective board member. The program has been created for Orange County community members who are interested in learning about nonprofit board service and are thinking about joining a nonprofit board.
Questions about Avanzar? Please contact:

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Pia Flores

Community Impact Officer, Donor & Community Engagement

pflores@oc-cf.org(949) 553-4202 x270

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OC Social Justice Fund Convening 2025
2025-05-29 11:00 - 13:30 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our OC Social Justice Fund Grantees, Donors, and Partners
The OC Social Justice Fund is delighted to host its third convening, bringing together grantees to discuss current challenges, share capacity-building insights, and begin planning for the next phase of our work together.
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Love Is Giving Day 2025
2025-05-21 | Online

Avanzar Board Leadership Academy Nonprofit Workshop & Mixer - May 2025
2025-05-17 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
OCCF’s Avanzar Board Leadership Academy is joining forces with Groundswell to bring you a captivating two-part workshop series designed to enhance the way forward-thinking nonprofits partner with their boards, strengthening these collaborative relationships and engaging dynamic voices to bring about lasting impact. These workshops will be paired with mixers to provide an opportunity for leaders to connect with passionate individuals eager to contribute their unique perspectives and skills to your mission.
The 2025 Avanzar Board Leadership Academy is under way and this will be a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with current cohort members and past graduates. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your board’s potential and drive your nonprofit’s success to new heights.
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Game Night for Emerging Leaders 2025
2025-05-08 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Park at Lakeshore, 18619 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA, 92612
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our Emerging Leaders Game Night! We thoroughly enjoyed watching everyone engage in the games while networking over delicious food and a mutual passion for social impact. Whether you were a lawn game expert or stepping out of your comfort zone, your enthusiasm made the evening truly memorable. We eagerly anticipate more chances to connect with all of you!

We’d also like to extend a special thank you and shoutout to the six incredible nonprofits that participated:
Crystal Cove Conservancy
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
StandUp For Kids – Orange County
The Tiyya Foundation
Tilly’s Life Center
WISEPlace

Empowering Possibilities Giving Day 2025
2025-05-07 | Online

Help Them Home Giving Day 2025
2025-04-23 | Online

AAAF & OCBSN Community Convening - April 2025
2025-04-16 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
An Exclusive Event for our AAAF & OCBSN Grantees, Donors, and Partners
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent April Community Convening for the African American Alliance Fund and the OC Black Solidarity Network. It was a wonderful gathering filled with insightful discussions and meaningful connections, facilitated by Gregory Scott, President & CEO of Community Action Partnership OC. We welcomed distinguished guests Bobby McDonald from the Black Chamber of Commerce and Rebekah Thomas from the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association Foundation.
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