Women’s Health
Supporting and strengthening women’s health and well-being at every stage of life.
The Women’s Health initiative addresses critical health conditions affecting women by supporting clinical care, education, and preventive services.
Why it Matters
Women’s health directly impacts families, workplaces, and the long-term vitality of our communities.
Impact Snapshot
Strengthening regional collaboration and identifying high-impact opportunities to improve outcomes.
Work in Action
In 2025, the Women’s Health Advisory Collaborative launched to advance women’s health, focusing on behavioral health services for women across three stages of life, perinatal, midlife, and aging. A total of $550,000 will be granted in 2026. Programs funded include:
- St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers – Funding for the Behavioral Health Outreach and Care for Unhoused North OC Women program which integrates a clinical component and an outreach model.
- Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater LA – Funding for BreastfeedLA’s program that addresses the perinatal life stage by providing culturally responsive maternal health services.
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 fifth episode in our six-part “The Power of Community” series examines the health challenges Orange County women in underserved communities face at every stage of life, and the innovative, culturally responsive programs working to close the gap.
Helpful Resources:
Insights
Watch “Women’s Health Drives Community Health,” the fifth episode in our six-part “The Power of Community” series. In the episode we examine the health challenges Orange County women in underserved communities face at every stage of life, and the innovative, culturally responsive programs working to close the gap.
Spotlight Issue:
Women’s Health in OC
Almost one in ten Orange County women between the 26-34 years of age do not have health insurance. The median age of Orange County women is 41.
While Orange County women generally boast better health outcomes than the state and national averages across 200 indicators, significant disparities emerge when data is broken down by zip code or race/ethnicity.
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You Can Make A Difference
Contribute to achieving collective impact as our partner in this vital work.
Partnering with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) provides a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of women and, by extension, the community. By collaborating with OCCF, you can help address the pressing health disparities and systemic issues affecting women in Orange County.
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