Community Power Building
Strengthening voices too often left unheard, ensuring every community has a seat at the table.
Community Power Building supports organizations working to remove barriers to civic, social, and economic participation—especially for underrepresented communities.
Why it Matters
Inclusive participation strengthens democracy, policy outcomes, and social cohesion.
Impact Snapshot
Developing partnerships and strategies that elevate community leadership and representation.
Work in Action
Established in 2023, the Orange County Social Justice Fund supports nonprofits fostering equity, meeting urgent needs in marginalized and underserved communities and creating change through community collaborative efforts. Programs funded include:
- Public Law Center – Funding supported Know Your Rights presentations, reaching over 1,000 people in addition to helping increase staff and volunteer capacity for immigration representation.
- Latino Health Access – Funding supported protecting housing stability and rights throughout Orange County, helping to manage over 2,500 cases in eviction procedure, and connecting 2,176 people from tenant housing to CalOptima housing program.
- LGBTQ Center – Funding supported a youth empowerment program that provided peer led trainings on LGBTQ history and advocacy, encouraging civic engagement and leadership development among 43 middle and high school GSAs in Orange County.
Vision 2030 is OCCF’s five-year strategic plan to turn generosity into lasting impact—amplifying giving and strengthening communities across Orange County and beyond. Supporting the local communities we hold dear is a key pillar of our Vision 2030 plan. A promising future for Orange County depends on knowing what our unique communities need and delivering solutions to the real challenges they face. Over the next five years, OCCF is committing to six core initiatives that reflect our shared commitment to Orange County’s thriving future; Educational Opportunity, Educational Access, Women’s Health, Environmental Stewardship, Community Power Building, and Youth Mental Health.The Power of Community” Series on PBS
The final episode in our six-part “The Power of Community” series examines how collective action can break down barriers, expand opportunities, and create pathways to lasting change.
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OC Social Justice Fund
The Orange County Social Justice Fund was established with a vision that all residents should have full access to economic, political and social rights and opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics.
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