For OC nonprofits that address hunger, a tough future could be starting now Congress chose to cut the social safety net. That could mean big changes, starting soon, for agencies that help lower-income people in Orange County. Workers load [Read More]
Ruby Osorio is South County Outreach’s Unsung Hero for her tireless dedication to families and her unwavering commitment to treating every client with dignity and compassion. 💙🍊 As Case Manager and the main point of contact for the Family [Read More]
Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Sheila Teevans & Vanessa Howard for Their 2025 Women in Business Nominations Sheila Teevans, Chief of Staff of South County Outreach Vanessa Howard, Chief Operations Officer of South County Outreach We are thrilled [Read More]
Lindsey Spindle, president of Samueli Family Philanthropies, speaks during the Orange County Nonprofit Needs Assessment Report in Irvine earlier this year. The Samueli Foundation’s new Breakaway Fund will provide $11 million to local groups. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange [Read More]
Congratulations! LaVal Brewer has been selected by the LA Times Studios as part of the 2025 OC Executive Forum & Leadership Awards. The 2025 OC Executive Forum & Leadership Awards brought together some of Orange County's best and brightest to [Read More]
Samuelis’ big gift targets homelessness prevention in different way Three nonprofits will use a $7.5 million, no-strings grant to help several hundred families stay off the streets. It also could be a model at a time when philanthropy figures [Read More]
MEDIA CONTACT Sam Engel 949.870.0819 samantha@Reveilleinc.com SAMUELI FOUNDATION INVESTS $7.5 MILLION IN EVICTION PREVENTION Three Orange County Nonprofits Receive Unrestricted, Flexible Funding for Rental Assistance to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Homelessness CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. (May 20, 2025) — [Read More]
Get a deeper look at the impact we're making together—stories of hope, housing, and hunger relief await. There’s even more to discover in our Spring Newsletter! Read now: https://www.sco-oc.org/newsletters/
Southern California nonprofits could feel pain from Washington spending cuts Local nonprofit leaders fear for their groups, and their constituents, if federal money dries up A woman walks along the railroad tracks in Sun Valley as she heads towards [Read More]
SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH REDEFINES THE GALA EXPERIENCE AT 2025 EMPTY BOWLS: “SETTING THE TABLE FOR CHANGE” Guests step into the heart of the mission at a bold, immersive event that prioritizes impact over tradition. [Read More]
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