Orangewood Foundation

Last week was MiTek's annual Hearts & Hands Week, our global volunteer initiative where team members give back to their communities. I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Orangewood Foundation, our local community partner in Mission Viejo. We assembled hygiene kits to support our local foster youth using donations from our recent drive. Additionally, we helped organize the foundation's pantry, kitchen, and wardrobe closet. I'm truly grateful to be part of an organization that values giving back and positively impacts our community. Volunteering together has been a fantastic opportunity to connect with my colleagues while making a difference. #HHW2024

We partnered up with Wells Fargo and Macy's to provide a one-of-a-kind event for our young adults to unleash their style, interview skills, and master the art of budgeting! A generous joint contribution from Wells Fargo and Macy's enabled each young adult to walk away with $500 of updated pieces to their wardrobes, along with a professional headshot. Thank you to all of the volunteers and stylists who made this event a success! Youth lunch donated by: Mendocino Farms ?? : Matthew Morgan #BankOfDoing #MacysMissionEveryOne

A big thank you to our amazing Board of Directors for their commitment to equipping young people with the tools and skills they need to succeed! ?? : by Matthew Morgan Photography at our Annual Meeting

A huge shoutout to our friends at Layton Construction for rolling up their sleeves and serving up some delicious Italian dinner and fresh fruit for the youth in our community! ??Interested in volunteering in our kitchen? Send us an email @[email protected]???

?? We are incredibly grateful to the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and Susan for their donation! These funds will directly support our grants and scholarships, empowering youth as they pursue their educational and life goals. Thank you for believing in our mission! ?? #orangewoodfoundation #community #nonprofit #scholarships

Wanted to give a huge thank you to Priscilla Do, CFP?, Elizabet Gomez, and Bank of America's Better Money Habits OC for stepping up to support Orangewood Foundation at last week's Independent City event! Priscilla and Liz came out to help teach youth transitioning out of foster care or formerly in foster care financial literacy about how credit works in such a fun and interactive way, and we are so thankful they are a valuable part of our community.

Thank you to our incredible staff and partners for organizing a wonderful Independent City event dedicated to the youth we serve. This interactive experience allowed youth transitioning out of foster care or formerly in foster care to learn essential life skills in a fun, hands-on way. Learning about financial literacy resources, career options, educational resources, budgeting, health education, and more. Youth left empowered with the information and tools they'll need to navigate adulthood. Sean Chaffins from First Citizens Bank, Grant Thornton (US), American First Credit Union, Marcum LLP, Customers Bank

Check out the latest episode of the Critical Mass Business Talk Show podcast! In this episode, Ric Franzi sits down with our CEO, Chris Simonsen, to discuss our programs and services, their impact on young people in Orange County, and the vision for our organization’s future. They also delve into Chris' leadership philosophy and his journey to joining our foundation. Take a listen!

The Youth Connected Residence at Samueli Academy paved the way for student housing on public school campuses, blending seamlessly with the campus and transforming student lives! ???? Learn more about this transformative project with Orangewood Foundation: https://lnkd.in/gqfi5G_E #WHAArchitects #Architects #Planners #Designers #StudentHousing

??????? Thank you to the Grant Thornton (US) Team for showing us their incredible skills in the kitchen! We appreciate their dedication to supporting the young adults we serve who are navigating life's challenges. ??Want to volunteer to cook in our kitchen? Send us a message #orangewoodfoundation #ocnonprofit #ocvolunteer