Orange County Community Foundation

Watch With Us: The Power of Community Episode #1
2026-03-23 17:00 - 17:30 UTC | Online
The Power of Community Series Premiere:
Child and Youth Mental Health: A Hidden Epidemic
We are thrilled to announce the launch of “The Power of Community,” a landmark documentary series brought to you by OCCF and OC World, an award-winning multimedia nonprofit founded in Orange County in 2020. This inspiring series will explore six areas of significant need in our community, and how innovative nonprofits and philanthropists are collaborating to bring help and hope to our most vulnerable neighbors.
In our inaugural episode, Child and Youth Mental Health: A Hidden Epidemic, we will examine startling local data, see real-world solutions in action, and hear heartfelt stories of resilience and healing from local youth and families tackling mental health issues with the help of local nonprofit resources. Hosted by Shelley Hoss, CEO of the Orange County Community Foundation, you won’t want to miss this eye-opening episode!
Click Here to Stream Live on KLCS PBS

Want to get an exclusive sneak peek? Watch the episode on YouTube below.

The Future is Working Giving Day 2026
2026-04-02 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | 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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Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Living Your Legacy: Impact Across Generations
2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Park Club, 650 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
What Does Living Your Legacy Mean for Orange County Donors?
Legacy planning does not require a certain age, level of wealth, or life stage. It requires intention. The Orange County Community Foundation warmly invites you to join us for an enlightening and intimate evening at “Living Your Legacy: Impact Across Generations.” This special event is not just about what you leave behind; it’s about the legacy you choose to live every day.
What Can You Expect from the Event Highlights & Legal Insights?
Step into a storytelling salon that seamlessly blends legal insight, strategic philanthropy, and real donor stories. This gathering is designed to inspire and guide individuals and families on how to approach giving, involve loved ones, and make intentional decisions that reflect their values now and into the future.
Kick off the evening with a short, engaging legal perspective on estate planning presented by Reynolds Caferatta, Partner at Rodriguez, Horii, Choi & Cafferata, LLP. Engage in a series of fireside conversations featuring distinguished donors in dialogue with their OCCF Philanthropic Advisors. Discover how their thinking evolved, the triggers that prompted legacy planning, navigation of family dynamics, and how their philanthropy has adapted to life changes.
Who Are the Featured Speakers and Donors Sharing Their Stories?

John Carvelli: Balancing business, family, and philanthropy while planning for continuity and impact.
Marilyn Macy-Green: Reflections on generosity, resilience, and the power of giving back.

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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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. On May 13, 10 organizations are coming together to raise $180,000 in support of our OC neighbors with disabilities.
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Watch With Us: The Power of Community Episode #2
2026-05-18 17:00 - 17:30 UTC | Online
The Power of Community:
Earn and Learn: Tomorrow’s Innovation Economy
We are thrilled to announce “The Power of Community,” a landmark documentary series brought to you by OCCF and OC World, an award-winning multimedia nonprofit founded in Orange County in 2020. This inspiring series will explore six areas of significant need in our community, and how innovative nonprofits and philanthropists are collaborating to bring help and hope to our most vulnerable neighbors.
In this episode, Earn and Learn: Tomorrow’s Innovation Economy, we will explore the critical role of workforce development in building bridges of economic opportunity in Orange County and beyond. Join us for another insightful episode hosted by Shelley Hoss, the CEO of the Orange County Community Foundation.
Click Here to Stream Live on KLCS PBS

Want to get an exclusive sneak peek? Watch the episode on YouTube below.

Promising Futures: Opening Doors Through Education
2026-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Join us for an inspiring evening exploring how education can open doors and shape the future of Orange County.
In partnership with Ranney Draper, philanthropist and founder of Promising Futures OC, this event will spotlight a bold initiative for advancing educational access and opportunity for students who need it most. Through powerful storytelling and highlights from the latest episode of OCCF’s Power of Community series brought to you by OC World, we will bring to life both the challenges facing our communities and the promise of a thriving future for all who call Orange County home.
To learn more about this event, please contact Keri Mesina, (949) 464-4160, kmesina@oc-cf.org.

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. On May 27, 23 nonprofits are coming together to raise $350,000 to provide support for healthy relationship services and raise awareness of critical mental health needs in Orange County.
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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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Protect & Preserve Giving Day 2026
2026-06-24 | CA
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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Watch With Us: The Power of Community Episode #3
2026-06-29 17:00 - 17:30 UTC | Online
The Power of Community:
Promising Futures: The Path to College and Beyond
We are thrilled to announce The Power of Community, a landmark documentary series brought to you by OCCF and OC World, an award-winning multimedia nonprofit founded in Orange County in 2020. This inspiring series explores six areas of significant need in our community and highlights how innovative nonprofits, community leaders, and philanthropists are working together to create meaningful change.
In this episode, Promising Futures: The Path to College and Beyond, we explore how education, mentorship, and philanthropy can help students unlock opportunity and achieve long-term success. Hosted by Shelley Hoss, CEO of the Orange County Community Foundation, the episode features a special conversation with philanthropist Ranney Draper and spotlights the people and partnerships expanding access to higher education and brighter futures for students across Orange County and beyond.
Click Here to Stream Live on KLCS PBS
Want to get an exclusive sneak peek? Watch the episode on YouTube below.

Preserving Dignity Giving Day 2026
2026-07-08 | 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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Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Greatness Amplified Giving Day 2026
2026-07-29 | 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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Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Watch With Us: The Power of Community Episode #4
2026-08-31 17:00 - 17:30 UTC | Online
The Power of Community:
Protect & Preserve: Orange County’s Unique Ecosystems
We are thrilled to announce The Power of Community, a landmark documentary series brought to you by OCCF and OC World, an award-winning multimedia nonprofit founded in Orange County in 2020. This inspiring series explores six areas of significant need in our community and highlights how innovative nonprofits, community leaders, and philanthropists are working together to create meaningful change.
In this episode, Protect & Preserve: Orange County’s Unique Ecosystems, takes a closer look at the people and organizations working to protect the places that make Orange County so special. From advocacy efforts to community education and hands-on restoration both on land and in the ocean, discover the many ways our community is coming together to safeguard our natural spaces for generations to come.
Click Here to Stream Live on KLCS PBS
Want to get an exclusive sneak peek? Watch the episode on YouTube below.

Together We Belong Giving Day 2026
2026-09-02 | CA
A Giving Day to Celebrate Orange County’s Diverse Communities
Save the date for our Together We Belong Giving Day! Nonprofits across Orange County are teaming up to support community and inclusion.
More information on participating nonprofit organizations coming soon!
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Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

The Workforce Behind the Workforce: Childcare as a Catalyst for Economic Growth
2026-09-10 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | CA
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
The scarcity of high-quality, accessible childcare is a barrier not only to workforce engagement across every sector of the economy today, but to the healthy development of Orange County’s next generation of leaders and workers. Join us to explore how philanthropy can help address Orange County’s childcare shortage, strengthen workforce participation, and support economic growth. Hear from local experts about the challenges and where funders can make the greatest impact.
Program highlights:

Keynote: Hear from Tiffany Alva of First 5 Orange County as she explores the broader childcare landscape, the challenges facing families and providers, and the ripple effects across our workforce and economy.
Panel Discussion: Iosefa Alofaituli of CIELO and a local childcare provider will share their on-the-ground experience and insights into how philanthropy can make a difference in Orange County.

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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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Questions about Giving Days? Please contact us!

Protect & Preserve: A Look Inside the Randall Preserve
2026-09-25 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | CA
Join community leaders, environmental advocates, and philanthropists for an exclusive tour of the Frank and Joan Randall Preserve, a 387.6-acre coastal treasure in OC. This invitation-only event offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at ongoing restoration efforts in a landscape rich with diverse wildlife and Indigenous history.
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Annual Meeting 2026
2026-11-19 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA, 92614
Join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting where we come together to celebrate the transformative power of philanthropy to build bridges and create momentum for good in Orange County and beyond. Gather with Orange County’s philanthropic, business, and community leaders for a compelling program featuring a keynote address by Matt Parlow, President of Chapman University. We will also honor significant milestones in OC giving.
Registration is expected to open in early September. Stay tuned for more information!

Keynote Speaker:
Matt Parlow, President of Chapman University

More speaker information to follow! Become an Annual Meeting Sponsor!
Sponsorship offers a meaningful way to stand alongside those shaping the future of our region and to demonstrate your commitment to building a stronger community for all. Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614

Complimentary Self-Parking
Valet Parking $48

Family Foundation Alliance - Celebration of Giving
2026-12-08 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | CA
An Exclusive Event for our Family Foundation Alliance Members
The Orange County Community Foundation’s Family Foundation Alliance will host a luncheon for its members in December 2026. More details to follow.

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