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ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SEEKS TO RAISE OVER
HALF A MILLION DOLLARS FOR YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS
DURING BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON
The organization will host the final two Giving Days of 2023 to support the
academic, social and mental development of the County’s next generation
In recognition of the annual back-to-school season, the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) is calling for a countywide effort to back 36 nonprofits across two 24-hour Giving Days to support local children and teens. Funds raised during the collaborative Giving Days will give Orange County youth essential access to resources and services to aid their long-term development.
On Aug. 30, residents can contribute vital funding to support 12 local Boys & Girls Clubs during Greatness Amplified, and on Sept. 27., the community can ignite the future for youth by donating to 24 organizations working to elevate academic growth, mental health and social development during Igniting Potential. With Greatness Amplified and Igniting Potential giving goals of $250,000 and $300,000, respectively, OCCF is rallying the community to raise $550,000 across both Giving Days.
“Building bridges for Orange County’s youth is critical to developing our next generation of leaders,” said Shelley Hoss, president and CEO of the Orange County Community Foundation. “OCCF is proud to support these organizations that play a crucial role in the lives of Orange County youth by helping them reach their full potential.”
Since 2015, nearly a third of OCCF’s Giving Days funding has supported youth services in the community, resulting in nearly $4.5 million to local nonprofits. The nonprofit organizations involved have garnered great success in their fundraising goals by working collaboratively with shared interests to increase their impact across the region. The raised funds and program outcomes are vital, especially in recent years, as children continue to overcome social and academic gaps.
Nonprofit organizations participating in the Greatness Amplified Giving Day include Boys & Girls Clubs of Brea – Placentia – Yorba Linda, Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast, Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton, Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim-Cypress, Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley, Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra, Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast, Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanton, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin.
Nonprofit organizations participating in the Igniting Potential Giving Day include Assistance League of Huntington Beach, Assistance League of Irvine, BRDG bridge to connect, Child Creativity Lab, Common Ground, Helping Others Prepare for Eternity, Hispanic Education Endowment Fund, Hope 4 Kids, Hope Harbor, Irvine Public Schools Foundation, Kid Healthy, Kidworks Community Development Corporation, Lions Heart Teen Volunteers and Leaders, MOMS Orange County, OC United Together, Orange County Community Housing Corp., Parentis Foundation, Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Pretend City – The Children’s Museum of Orange County, Teen Leadership Foundation, The All-American Boys Chorus, The Literacy Project, The Youth Center and Unidos South OC.
Greatness Amplified and Igniting Potential are part of OCCF’s iheartOC Collaborative Giving Days, an annual initiative that designates cause-specific giving days focused on critical community issues. The online giving model matches local nonprofits with shared missions – from homelessness and workforce development to preserving ecosystems and supporting youth – to create momentum on one shared day and leverage a combined outreach effort for collective success. Since its start in 2015, OCCF Giving Days have raised over $20 million for Orange County nonprofits.
To donate during the Greatness Amplified Giving Day, please visit www.greatness-amplified-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/. To donate during the Igniting Potential Giving Day, please visit www.igniting-potential-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/. For more information about Orange County Community Foundation Collaborative Giving Days, including key statistics and infographics, please visit https://www.oc-cf.org/giving-days/.
The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) combines giving strategy, community intelligence, enduring relationships, and heartfelt intention to amplify the power of giving and its profound result: greater good in Orange County, and beyond. We serve as a resource for individual and family philanthropists, facilitate grant and scholarship programs, and lead community-based initiatives.
We inspire giving and connect people and resources to create sustainable impact, granting $975 million since 1989 in Orange County, across the country, and around the world. For more information, visit oc-cf.org or call (949) 553-4202. Be a part of our conversation on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. View OCCF’s 2022 annual report here.
