Community organizations in Orange County, CA have a tremendous impact on local communities. From providing educational enrichment and technology programs to developing local resilience and disaster preparedness, these organizations are essential for the well-being of the community. The Foundation, Viet Rainbow of Orange County, VietRise, Young Adult Court (Orangewood Foundation), and 100 Black Men from Orange County are just a few of the organizations that have been established to build bridges of understanding and collaboration between religious youth, adult leaders, and prevention providers. Philanthropist Keith Swayne partnered with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) to create the OCCF Fund, which seeks to create pathways of opportunity for all who call Orange County home.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Community Resilience Centers (CRC) Program provides financial support for fire prevention projects and activities in and near communities threatened by fires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a program to educate citizens about disaster preparedness in their communities and trains them in basic disaster response skills. The Women's Club of Fullerton (WCOF) was founded in 1902 with the mission of uniting women of all ages for community service, supporting charitable organizations, fostering friendship, and empowering women by learning about the community that surrounds them. The Community Health Improvement Grant Program uses funding criteria to ensure that its charitable resources address health needs in ways that demonstrate responsibility for the impact.
The Acacia School Foundation was established to raise funds to improve the educational enrichment and technology programs of Acacia Elementary School, a public school located in the Fullerton School District. The Orange County Social Justice Fund supports direct services for its beneficiaries, coalition building, and policy advocacy. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Facilities Programs provide several grant and funding tools for rural communities to develop community facilities. The Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DFC) was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20).
The Adolescent Council offers a fun way for teens from all clubs to meet new people, improve their curriculum, develop leadership skills, get involved in their communities, and plan social activities for 4-H youth. Community organizations in Orange County are making a real difference in local communities. From providing educational enrichment programs to developing local resilience and disaster preparedness initiatives, these organizations are essential for the well-being of the community. Philanthropists like Keith Swayne have partnered with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) to create the OCCF Fund which seeks to create pathways of opportunity for all who call Orange County home. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a program to educate citizens about disaster preparedness in their communities and trains them in basic disaster response skills. The Women's Club of Fullerton (WCOF), Acacia School Foundation, Orange County Social Justice Fund, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Facilities Programs, Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DFC), and Adolescent Council are just a few examples of how these organizations are working together to build bridges of understanding and collaboration between religious youth, adult leaders, and prevention providers.
These organizations are helping to create a better future for all who call Orange County home.
