Orangewood Foundation

Alongside the Orange County Business Council and Pooja Bhalla, DNP of Illumination Foundation in Sacramento this week, our CEO, Chris Simonsen is advocating for the critical needs of young people in Orange County. Together, they’re working to shape policies that impact workforce development, infrastructure, housing, and other key issues that affect the business community in the nation’s sixth most populous county. Their efforts are driving meaningful change and paving the way for a brighter future!

A proud celebration of eight resilient young men successfully graduating from the Young Adult Court program… FELONY FREE!! Let’s go!! Their hard work and commitment to change is truly inspiring. This is the power of community, restorative justice, and meaningful reform. #ItTakesAVillage #RestorativeJustice #ReducingRecidivism #SystemReform

What an incredible day at our annual Butterfly Bash! From brain-teasing games to donut-eating challenges and sack races, our team came together for some friendly competition and a whole lot of fun! ????♂??? Big thanks to the staff committee for organizing such an unforgettable event. Here’s to more teamwork and fun ahead! ??

We continue celebrating Women's History Month with our Director of Drop-In Services, Garbralle Conroe MS and her valuable advice to her younger self to take risks, learn from mistakes, and remember that the journey is just as important as the destination. Her leadership inspires us all to grow and keep moving forward. #WomensHistoryMonth

LOVED leading a LinkedIn session for this bright and passionate team, who support foster youth in building the lives they envision. Make sure you're connected with their collective work here ?? Orangewood Foundation Remember: LinkedIn's a powerful tool to raise awareness & support for your nonprofit, but it's a tool for personal self-actualization too. Because when you step into the limelight (even when it feels weird), it shines a light on the things you really care about. You grow your personal change making capacity.?You build genuine community ready to roll up their sleeves and help you make shift happen. And over time, more doors naturally open - for you and for the mission you serve. ??

Don't miss an exclusive afternoon with Kenny Smith on April 4th?at the Irvine Marriott for the 44 Women for Orangewood Scholarship Luncheon, where he’ll share stories from his career while we raise vital scholarship funds for youth in Orange County. Registration closes soon—reserve your seat today!??????? https://lnkd.in/ghFWhdBm #orangewoodfoundation #scholarships #nba #keynotespeaker #kennysmith #orangecounty #philanthropy

?? Check out our Director of Support Services, Tami Di Paolo's eye-opening video for her Doctor of Social Work program, focusing on adult homelessness, especially for those aging out of foster care. Orange County may be known for its wealth, but not everyone’s story looks the same. In honor of Women's History Month, we want to highlight Tami’s dedication to highlighting this important issue. Watch her video below to learn more about homelessness in our community and the impact we can make as a community to be part of the solution. #WomensHistoryMonth

We love Diana's powerful thoughts on how women can support one another in building more inclusive and equitable workplaces. ?? Strong women build strong women — when one rises, we all rise. #WomensHistoryMonth

Celebrating Joy Corpora MPA, MAOL, SPHR, SHRM-SCP and her nomination for HR Executive of the Year at NHRA | Orange County Affiliate. We appreciate everything she does to support Orangewood Foundation and our people.

We’re teaming up with myTOD on April 17 to unite the HR community and Lyon Workforce Academy supporters for our Annual Corporate Partner Mixer at AssuredPartners in Newport Beach. Don't miss this opportunity to help shape the future of talent and learn how companies can make a lasting impact as employers, mentors, and trainers! Email us for more information at [email protected]