This year, our Family Foundation Alliance community came together to learn, share, and collaborate on some of the most pressing issues shaping philanthropy in Orange County. Whether you joined us for every gathering or are catching up with FFA happenings now, we are grateful for your commitment to strengthening family philanthropy and amplifying impact.
Here’s a look at the incredible journey we shared this year:
MARCH 2025
Innovative Philanthropy:
Building a Resilient Nonprofit Sector
We examined how collaborative approaches and bold philanthropy can strengthen OC’s nonprofit community. Lindsey Spindle, President of Samueli Family Philanthropies and Efrain Escobedo, President & CEO, Center for Nonprofit Management engaged in a lively discussion.
JUNE 2025
Confronting the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Experts from CHOC, Western Youth Services, and Garden Grove Unified School District shared how foundations can respond to one of the most urgent challenges facing our youth today.
SEPTEMBER 2025
Little Saigon Site Visit
We explored the vibrant Vietnamese community of Orange County, the largest outside of Vietnam, through cultural experiences and powerful conversations with local leaders.
DECEMBER 2025
Celebration of Giving
Transformed, Stories of Resilience & Opportunity
We closed the year with two inspiring nonprofits advancing economic opportunity and human resilience. With inspiring talks and personal success stories, we learned how organizations like Project Kinship and Working Wardrobes are restoring dignity, creating opportunity, and changing lives across Orange County.
Together, these moments reflect the power of collaboration—families learning alongside each other, building relationships, and investing in a stronger future for our community.
As we look ahead to 2026, we would love to welcome all interested in driving impact through philanthropy for another year of learning, networking, and impact.
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