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Published: February 01, 2012
American Red Cross
601 North Golden Circle Dr., Santa Ana
714.481.5300 • oc-redcross.org
The
American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers,
that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent,
prepare for and respond to emergencies. Through the generous support of
our donors and dedicated volunteers, we are able respond to more than
100 emergencies in Orange County each year. Whether down the street,
across the country, or around the world, the American Red Cross is
there. To join us visit oc-redcross.org
California Youth Services
949.303.9016
calyouthservices.org
California
Youth Services (CYS) provides resources, services and support to assist
youth and their parents to address the many challenges they are facing
in today’s environment. Our goal is to help youth make the right
decisions resulting in positive changes in their lives. This is
accomplished with professional, relevant, educational and reality based
programs and services that assist and support both adolescents and their
parents in dealing with substance abuse (JADE program) and the
consequences of poor decisions (DECISIONS program) in collaboration with
the Boys and Girls Club of Tustin.
Chapman University
One University Drive, Orange
714.997.6815 • chapman.edu
One can’t help but marvel at how far Chapman University has come in just the past two decades. Once known as “Orange County’s best-kept secret,” Chapman has soared in recent years to both national and international distinction. Recently released rankings by U.S. News & World Report show Chapman at number 8 out of more than 150 peer universities in the West, and ranked number 2 in the important category of student selectivity.
We count among our faculty winners of both the Nobel Prize in Economics and the National Medal of Science for contributions to physics and quantum mechanics—Vernon L. Smith and Yakir Aharonov, respectively. Students examine wildfires, severe weather, floods, dust storms, and earthquakes at one of the most innovative earth observation programs in the country, studying under the likes of emerging earthquake sensing and observation specialist Vineeta Rawat, and geoscience icon Dimitar Ouzounov. And students have the opportunity to study law under the preeminent constitutional scholar in the nation, Ronald Rotunda.
As a private institution, Chapman University is grateful to its friends and supporters who—even in the face of the current economic downturn—have consistently demonstrated that their philanthropy can be counted on. Thanks to the support of alumni, parents, and friends, Chapman continues to thrive with remarkable, cutting-edge initiatives, a dedicated faculty and staff, and a talented student body representing 48 states and 37 countries around the world. Gifts to Chapman University provide direct support for academic programs, technology and innovation, financial aid, and groundbreaking research.
Community Action Partnership of Orange County
11870 Monarch St., Garden Grove, 92841
714.897.6670 ext. 3151
capoc.org and ocfoodbank.org
We have neighbors who are facing the challenges of hunger and poverty, and need a helping hand. Community Action Partnership of Orange County and our Orange County Food Bank help the poor, seniors and those people who have lost work to meet their basic needs. We are asking individuals, local organizations and businesses to host food drives, organize teams to come and work in our food bank and for direct donations that will go to the heart of our mission to assist, educate and promote self-sufficiency.
Giving Children Hope
8332 Commonwealth Ave., Buena Park
714.523.4454 • gchope.org
Giving
Children Hope is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to
alleviating poverty through disaster relief, health and community
development, vocational training and advocacy. For every dollar donated,
GCHope is able to provide $37.50 worth of lifesaving product to the
most vulnerable caught in the grips of poverty. Whether feeding a
homeless child with a backpack of nutritious food, providing medicines
to a rural clinic in need, or helping to ship donated goods to disaster
areas locally and worldwide, your gifts truly give children hope and
bring health to kids in crisis.
Goodwill Fitness Center
1601 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana
888.623.4823 • ocgoodwill-fitnesscenter.org
Working Out for Greater Independence
At
the Goodwill Fitness Center, we believe that every person, regardless
of physical disability or health status, can benefit from a
comprehensive exercise program. There are currently more than 100,000
adults in Orange County living with physical disabilities or chronic
illness, and the number grows each year. Until three years ago, there
was no fitness center in Orange County specifically designed to serve
this population.
The Goodwill Fitness Center is filling this
gap and provides what conventional fitness centers simply cannot. At
this facility, members have access to state-of-the-art, fully accessible
equipment, a range of courses designed for people of all abilities and a
qualified, experienced staff. As part of a stay-fit program, members
can enhance every day of their lives by improving stamina, muscular
strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, body control and detailed
mobility. Most members also develop a sense of belonging.
Our
goal is to assist members in increasing their physical fitness and
strength. Members can take advantage of cardiovascular and strength
training, yoga, one-on-one training and classes on nutrition strategies.
These exercise programs also have the added benefit of helping to
minimize the potential for chronic pain.
To pledge financial
support for this life-changing program, or to arrange a tour, please
call 714.640.8360, extension 2026 or for membership information, visit
the website at ocgoodwill-fitnesscenter.org or call at 888.OCFITCENTER
(888.623.4823). Goodwill of Orange County is now scheduling tours of the
facility located at 1601 East St. Andrew Place in Santa Ana.
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
2200 Ritchey St., Santa Ana
714.434.6202 • habitatoc.org
Habitat
for Humanity of Orange County, headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, is
dedicated to transforming lives and communities by helping families in
need build and purchase or renovate their own homes. Habitat builds
affordable homes that are sold to qualified low-income families for a 1%
down payment, closing costs, and a long-term mortgage. Proceeds are
recycled to build more Habitat homes. Habitat for Humanity families and
volunteers have built 169 homes in Orange County since 1988, and will
soon break ground on two new homes in Huntington Beach. For more
information, please visit habitatoc.org.
Help Me Grow
1915 West Orangewood Ave., Suite 303, Orange
866.GROW.025 (866.476.9025) • helpmegrowoc.org
Help
Me Grow connects children and their families to developmental services
to enhance the development, behavior and learning of children birth to 6
years. Our vision is to improve developmental outcomes for all children
birth to 6 by providing a single point of entry into a developmental
pathway for parents, caregivers and professionals to access services and
supports for children and their families. Call Help Me Grow if you are
wondering about your child’s development, behavior or learning and if
you need support to access services. The Help Me Grow team will help you
decide which referrals are right for the needs of your family and
connect you to those services. Visit helpmegrowoc.org for more information, or call 866.GROW.025 to get started today!
Irvine Public Schools Foundation
8552 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine
949.263.8340 • www.ipsf.net
The
Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) provides programs and financial
support
for the 27,000 students of the Irvine Unified School District.
For more information, visit www.ipsf.net, or call 949.263.8340.
Lupus International
25 Wintergreen, Irvine
949.278.1646 • LupusInternational.com
Since
1983 Lupus International’s mission is to alleviate suffering and
improve prognosis for children, women and men afflicted with lupus by
providing information, support, doctor/patient exchanges and dialogues,
and by training pediatric Fellows and funding research for novel
treatment and a cure for this chronic life threatening disease.
Living
with lupus and related conditions sometimes feels like a roller coaster
ride with the ups and downs. We are here to help you through those
times. Contact us and let us know how we can help.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire
14232 Red Hill Ave., Tustin
714.573.9474 x 230 • WishOCIE.org
The
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire grants
wishes to children who face life-threatening medical conditions to
enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. For a $5000
donation, your company can sponsor a wish. You’ll receive a beautiful
plaque with a certificate, along with a picture and story of the child
you sponsor. By supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, your company is
partnering with one of the most recognizable brand names in the nation,
and your donation will have an immediate, uplifting impact on the life
of a child. For more information, visit wishocie.org.
MOMS Orange County
1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana
714.972.2610 • momsorangecounty.org
For
20 years, MOMS Orange County has been helping at-risk mothers and their
families have healthy babies by providing access to prenatal care,
health screenings, infant development screenings, health education and
referral services through monthly home visits and group classes. Mothers
receive one-on-one education and support during pregnancy to help
increase their chance of delivering a healthy baby. After babies are
born, the focus turns to promoting their healthy growth and development
so they grow up happy, healthy and ready to learn. Contact us to find
out how you can help families have healthy babies.
OneOC
1901 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana
714.953.5757 x 218 • OneOC.org
Maximize your company’s investment in Orange County and meet your community involvement goals most efficiently.
Throughout our 50-year history, OneOC has developed an extensive understanding of the nonprofit sector in Orange County. And while every charity is passionate about its mission, desire alone is rarely enough to succeed.
OneOC provides volunteer, training, consulting, and business services to nonprofits giving them the tools they need to achieve their goals. As a trusted liaison, OneOC helps corporations and nonprofits unite resources with community needs. We accelerate nonprofit success while helping corporations achieve their goals for community involvement.
Our team is ready to support your company with best practices, fresh thinking and the resources to make it all happen. Tell us about your goals, and we will collaborate with your team in:
> Volunteer Engagement—Helping you manage, measure and improve your employee volunteer activities
> Philanthropic Impact—Maximizing your company’s charitable investments to build the capacity of local nonprofits and address pressing community issues
> Community Reputation—Advancing your company’s internal and external awareness of good corporate citizenship
Orange County United Way
18012 Mitchell Avenue South, Irvine
949.660.7600 x 176 • UnitedWayOC.org
Orange County United Way—Improving Lives and Strengthening OUR community.
Orange
County United is mobilizing the caring power of Orange County to
improve lives and strengthen OUR community. We invite you to join our
movement so we can continue to invest in Orange County children,
families, and individuals to meet their most basic human needs—food,
shelter, and medical care—while creating pathways to self-sufficient
futures through education and training. To do this, we will focus on the
Building Blocks for a self-sufficient life: Education, Income, and
Health so TOGETHER, we can create an Orange County where every
neighborhood, from Santa Ana to San Clemente thrives and every person
has access to a brighter future.
Orange County United Way
believes that when a network of caring people UNITE to change lives,
anything is possible. Prove us right—by restoring hope with your actions
and join our movement today. UnitedWayOC.org
Orangewood Children's Foundation
1575 E. 17th St., Santa Ana
714.619.0200 • orangewoodfoundation.org
Orangewood
Children’s Foundation was founded in 1981. Our mission is to provide
innovative services for abused and neglected children and at-risk
families to end the cycle of child abuse one life at a time. Our
programs focus on education, supportive services, life-stage transition
and child abuse prevention. Support for our programs is based on our
successful outcomes due to our extensive understanding of the evolving
needs of our clients. In our history we have helped over 74,000 kids
find their wings and soar. Beyond our programs, for thousands in our
community Orangewood means “family,” “opportunity” and “hope.”
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble, Irvine
949.428.3900 x 224 • PretendCity.org
Help Shape the Next Generation. Today’s children are the future engineers, scientists, doctors, inventors, artists, musicians and leaders of the world.
According to a new IBM survey of more than 1,500 CEOs from 60 countries and 33 industries worldwide, chief executives believe that -- more than rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision -- successfully navigating an increasingly complex world will require CREATIVITY!
Pretend City Children’s Museum provides children with unlimited opportunities to develop creativity and learn through purposeful play. Activities like role-playing different professions, sorting fruits and vegetables in the Farm, building forts in the Construction Site and putting on performances in the Amphitheater might look like only child’s play, but these are essential educational experiences that build critical thinking, problem solving abilities, teamwork, imagination and self-confidence!
As a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization, Pretend City relies on community-based funding and guest support. Like most other children’s museums across the United States, revenue from admissions, memberships, classes and birthday parties only funds a portion of operating costs. Donations allow the museum to provide educational programs and events, offer free admissions for underserved schools and families and operate and expand the museum.
Investment in the education of young children is an investment in tomorrow’s workforce. Pretend City is a unique community resource where families, educators and community agencies come together to ensure that each child gains the experiences needed for a productive and fulfilling future.
Invest in the future. Invest in our children. To make a donation visit pretendcity.org.
Roosters Foundation
2222 Michelson #300, Irvine
949.858.4700 • RoostersFoundation.org
Each year, the Roosters raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for disadvantaged children. February 2011 marked the 34th year that the Roosters have been active in philanthropy and outstanding community service. Over the years the Roosters have been recognized by the news media, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the State of California and the United States Congress the Roosters as one of the foremost men’s charitable organizations in the United States. Each year the Roosters Foundation Food Drive feeds over 5,000 families with needy and at-risk children representing 40,000 people living below the poverty line in Orange County.
Vanguard University
55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
714.556.3610 x 5452 • vanguard.edu
At Vanguard University, we’ve got the perfect mix—unbeatable academic training, world-class arts and entertainment programs, a beautiful campus and a strong spiritual foundation.
We believe learning goes beyond the classroom and happens in the context of relationships with faculty and other students. Our professors serve as mentors inside and outside the classroom, giving students the knowledge they need and the wisdom to apply it in the real world.
Visit vanguard.edu and see why at Vanguard University, we go beyond the classroom, beyond scholarship, beyond the expected. At Vanguard, your story matters.
Vital Link
1701 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach
949.646.2520 • vitallinkoc.org
Vital Link’s Vision: All students will graduate with an understanding of their career potential. Through interactive programs they expand their resources to select a “Career by Choice, Not Chance”. Career Exploration Programs introduce students to real-world activities and professional role models, taking students out of the classroom and bringing them into the business world. Our programs make careers come alive and assist students to link their education to career pathways by providing hands on experiences. Students identify their interests and talents and align them with potential career options. Businesses benefit by building a stronger workforce through mentors and outreach programs.
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American Red Cross 601 North Golden Circle Dr., Santa Ana 714.481.5300 • oc-redcross.org The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Through the generous support of our donors and dedicated volunteers, we are able respond to more than 100 emergencies in Orange County each year. Whether down the street, across the country, or around the world, the American Red Cross is there. To join us visit oc-redcross.org California Youth Services 949.303.9016 calyouthservices.org California Youth Services (CYS) provides resources, services and support to assist youth and their parents to address the many challenges they are facing in today’s environment. Our goal is to help youth make the right decisions resulting in positive changes in their lives. This is accomplished with professional, relevant, educational and reality based programs and services that assist and support both adolescents and their parents in dealing with substance abuse (JADE program) and the consequences of poor decisions (DECISIONS program) in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Tustin. Chapman University One University Drive, Orange 714.997.6815 • chapman.edu One can’t help but marvel at how far Chapman University has come in just the past two decades. Once known as “Orange County’s best-kept secret,” Chapman has soared in recent years to both national and international distinction. Recently released rankings by U.S. News & World Report show Chapman at number 8 out of more than 150 peer universities in the West, and ranked number 2 in the important category of student selectivity. We count among our faculty winners of both the Nobel Prize in Economics and the National Medal of Science for contributions to physics and quantum mechanics—Vernon L. Smith and Yakir Aharonov, respectively. Students examine wildfires, severe weather, floods, dust storms, and earthquakes at one of the most innovative earth observation programs in the country, studying under the likes of emerging earthquake sensing and observation specialist Vineeta Rawat, and geoscience icon Dimitar Ouzounov. And students have the opportunity to study law under the preeminent constitutional scholar in the nation, Ronald Rotunda. As a private institution, Chapman University is grateful to its friends and supporters who—even in the face of the current economic downturn—have consistently demonstrated that their philanthropy can be counted on. Thanks to the support of alumni, parents, and friends, Chapman continues to thrive with remarkable, cutting-edge initiatives, a dedicated faculty and staff, and a talented student body representing 48 states and 37 countries around the world. Gifts to Chapman University provide direct support for academic programs, technology and innovation, financial aid, and groundbreaking research. Community Action Partnership of Orange County 11870 Monarch St., Garden Grove, 92841 714.897.6670 ext. 3151 capoc.org and ocfoodbank.org We have neighbors who are facing the challenges of hunger and poverty, and need a helping hand. Community Action Partnership of Orange County and our Orange County Food Bank help the poor, seniors and those people who have lost work to meet their basic needs. We are asking individuals, local organizations and businesses to host food drives, organize teams to come and work in our food bank and for direct donations that will go to the heart of our mission to assist, educate and promote self-sufficiency. Giving Children Hope 8332 Commonwealth Ave., Buena Park 714.523.4454 • gchope.org Giving Children Hope is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty through disaster relief, health and community development, vocational training and advocacy. For every dollar donated, GCHope is able to provide $37.50 worth of lifesaving product to the most vulnerable caught in the grips of poverty. Whether feeding a homeless child with a backpack of nutritious food, providing medicines to a rural clinic in need, or helping to ship donated goods to disaster areas locally and worldwide, your gifts truly give children hope and bring health to kids in crisis. Goodwill Fitness Center 1601 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana 888.623.4823 • ocgoodwill-fitnesscenter.org Working Out for Greater Independence At the Goodwill Fitness Center, we believe that every person, regardless of physical disability or health status, can benefit from a comprehensive exercise program. There are currently more than 100,000 adults in Orange County living with physical disabilities or chronic illness, and the number grows each year. Until three years ago, there was no fitness center in Orange County specifically designed to serve this population. The Goodwill Fitness Center is filling this gap and provides what conventional fitness centers simply cannot. At this facility, members have access to state-of-the-art, fully accessible equipment, a range of courses designed for people of all abilities and a qualified, experienced staff. As part of a stay-fit program, members can enhance every day of their lives by improving stamina, muscular strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, body control and detailed mobility. Most members also develop a sense of belonging. Our goal is to assist members in increasing their physical fitness and strength. Members can take advantage of cardiovascular and strength training, yoga, one-on-one training and classes on nutrition strategies. These exercise programs also have the added benefit of helping to minimize the potential for chronic pain. To pledge financial support for this life-changing program, or to arrange a tour, please call 714.640.8360, extension 2026 or for membership information, visit the website at ocgoodwill-fitnesscenter.org or call at 888.OCFITCENTER (888.623.4823). Goodwill of Orange County is now scheduling tours of the facility located at 1601 East St. Andrew Place in Santa Ana. Habitat for Humanity of Orange County 2200 Ritchey St., Santa Ana 714.434.6202 • habitatoc.org Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, is dedicated to transforming lives and communities by helping families in need build and purchase or renovate their own homes. Habitat builds affordable homes that are sold to qualified low-income families for a 1% down payment, closing costs, and a long-term mortgage. Proceeds are recycled to build more Habitat homes. Habitat for Humanity families and volunteers have built 169 homes in Orange County since 1988, and will soon break ground on two new homes in Huntington Beach. For more information, please visit habitatoc.org. Help Me Grow 1915 West Orangewood Ave., Suite 303, Orange 866.GROW.025 (866.476.9025) • helpmegrowoc.org Help Me Grow connects children and their families to developmental services to enhance the development, behavior and learning of children birth to 6 years. Our vision is to improve developmental outcomes for all children birth to 6 by providing a single point of entry into a developmental pathway for parents, caregivers and professionals to access services and supports for children and their families. Call Help Me Grow if you are wondering about your child’s development, behavior or learning and if you need support to access services. The Help Me Grow team will help you decide which referrals are right for the needs of your family and connect you to those services. Visit helpmegrowoc.org for more information, or call 866.GROW.025 to get started today! Irvine Public Schools Foundation 8552 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine 949.263.8340 • www.ipsf.net The Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) provides programs and financial support for the 27,000 students of the Irvine Unified School District. For more information, visit www.ipsf.net, or call 949.263.8340. Lupus International 25 Wintergreen, Irvine 949.278.1646 • LupusInternational.com Since 1983 Lupus International’s mission is to alleviate suffering and improve prognosis for children, women and men afflicted with lupus by providing information, support, doctor/patient exchanges and dialogues, and by training pediatric Fellows and funding research for novel treatment and a cure for this chronic life threatening disease. Living with lupus and related conditions sometimes feels like a roller coaster ride with the ups and downs. We are here to help you through those times. Contact us and let us know how we can help. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire 14232 Red Hill Ave., Tustin 714.573.9474 x 230 • WishOCIE.org The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire grants wishes to children who face life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. For a $5000 donation, your company can sponsor a wish. You’ll receive a beautiful plaque with a certificate, along with a picture and story of the child you sponsor. By supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, your company is partnering with one of the most recognizable brand names in the nation, and your donation will have an immediate, uplifting impact on the life of a child. For more information, visit wishocie.org. MOMS Orange County 1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana 714.972.2610 • momsorangecounty.org For 20 years, MOMS Orange County has been helping at-risk mothers and their families have healthy babies by providing access to prenatal care, health screenings, infant development screenings, health education and referral services through monthly home visits and group classes. Mothers receive one-on-one education and support during pregnancy to help increase their chance of delivering a healthy baby. After babies are born, the focus turns to promoting their healthy growth and development so they grow up happy, healthy and ready to learn. Contact us to find out how you can help families have healthy babies. OneOC 1901 E. 4th Street, Suite 100, Santa Ana 714.953.5757 x 218 • OneOC.org Maximize your company’s investment in Orange County and meet your community involvement goals most efficiently. Throughout our 50-year history, OneOC has developed an extensive understanding of the nonprofit sector in Orange County. And while every charity is passionate about its mission, desire alone is rarely enough to succeed. OneOC provides volunteer, training, consulting, and business services to nonprofits giving them the tools they need to achieve their goals. As a trusted liaison, OneOC helps corporations and nonprofits unite resources with community needs. We accelerate nonprofit success while helping corporations achieve their goals for community involvement. Our team is ready to support your company with best practices, fresh thinking and the resources to make it all happen. Tell us about your goals, and we will collaborate with your team in: > Volunteer Engagement—Helping you manage, measure and improve your employee volunteer activities > Philanthropic Impact—Maximizing your company’s charitable investments to build the capacity of local nonprofits and address pressing community issues > Community Reputation—Advancing your company’s internal and external awareness of good corporate citizenship Orange County United Way 18012 Mitchell Avenue South, Irvine 949.660.7600 x 176 • UnitedWayOC.org Orange County United Way—Improving Lives and Strengthening OUR community. Orange County United is mobilizing the caring power of Orange County to improve lives and strengthen OUR community. We invite you to join our movement so we can continue to invest in Orange County children, families, and individuals to meet their most basic human needs—food, shelter, and medical care—while creating pathways to self-sufficient futures through education and training. To do this, we will focus on the Building Blocks for a self-sufficient life: Education, Income, and Health so TOGETHER, we can create an Orange County where every neighborhood, from Santa Ana to San Clemente thrives and every person has access to a brighter future. Orange County United Way believes that when a network of caring people UNITE to change lives, anything is possible. Prove us right—by restoring hope with your actions and join our movement today. UnitedWayOC.org Orangewood Children's Foundation 1575 E. 17th St., Santa Ana 714.619.0200 • orangewoodfoundation.org Orangewood Children’s Foundation was founded in 1981. Our mission is to provide innovative services for abused and neglected children and at-risk families to end the cycle of child abuse one life at a time. Our programs focus on education, supportive services, life-stage transition and child abuse prevention. Support for our programs is based on our successful outcomes due to our extensive understanding of the evolving needs of our clients. In our history we have helped over 74,000 kids find their wings and soar. Beyond our programs, for thousands in our community Orangewood means “family,” “opportunity” and “hope.” Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine 949.428.3900 x 224 • PretendCity.org Help Shape the Next Generation. Today’s children are the future engineers, scientists, doctors, inventors, artists, musicians and leaders of the world. According to a new IBM survey of more than 1,500 CEOs from 60 countries and 33 industries worldwide, chief executives believe that -- more than rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision -- successfully navigating an increasingly complex world will require CREATIVITY! Pretend City Children’s Museum provides children with unlimited opportunities to develop creativity and learn through purposeful play. Activities like role-playing different professions, sorting fruits and vegetables in the Farm, building forts in the Construction Site and putting on performances in the Amphitheater might look like only child’s play, but these are essential educational experiences that build critical thinking, problem solving abilities, teamwork, imagination and self-confidence! As a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization, Pretend City relies on community-based funding and guest support. Like most other children’s museums across the United States, revenue from admissions, memberships, classes and birthday parties only funds a portion of operating costs. Donations allow the museum to provide educational programs and events, offer free admissions for underserved schools and families and operate and expand the museum. Investment in the education of young children is an investment in tomorrow’s workforce. Pretend City is a unique community resource where families, educators and community agencies come together to ensure that each child gains the experiences needed for a productive and fulfilling future. Invest in the future. Invest in our children. To make a donation visit pretendcity.org. Roosters Foundation 2222 Michelson #300, Irvine 949.858.4700 • RoostersFoundation.org Each year, the Roosters raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for disadvantaged children. February 2011 marked the 34th year that the Roosters have been active in philanthropy and outstanding community service. Over the years the Roosters have been recognized by the news media, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the State of California and the United States Congress the Roosters as one of the foremost men’s charitable organizations in the United States. Each year the Roosters Foundation Food Drive feeds over 5,000 families with needy and at-risk children representing 40,000 people living below the poverty line in Orange County. Vanguard University 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 714.556.3610 x 5452 • vanguard.edu At Vanguard University, we’ve got the perfect mix—unbeatable academic training, world-class arts and entertainment programs, a beautiful campus and a strong spiritual foundation. We believe learning goes beyond the classroom and happens in the context of relationships with faculty and other students. Our professors serve as mentors inside and outside the classroom, giving students the knowledge they need and the wisdom to apply it in the real world. Visit vanguard.edu and see why at Vanguard University, we go beyond the classroom, beyond scholarship, beyond the expected. At Vanguard, your story matters. Vital Link 1701 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach 949.646.2520 • vitallinkoc.org Vital Link’s Vision: All students will graduate with an understanding of their career potential. Through interactive programs they expand their resources to select a “Career by Choice, Not Chance”. Career Exploration Programs introduce students to real-world activities and professional role models, taking students out of the classroom and bringing them into the business world. Our programs make careers come alive and assist students to link their education to career pathways by providing hands on experiences. Students identify their interests and talents and align them with potential career options. 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