Ever run out of money a few days before payday? Haven't we all?! Join us as we talk through some strategies on how to better manage your money in order to help you make it to payday with some cash in your pocket... Step 1: Tell your money what to do... by creating a budget.
Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!
Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!
Independent City is a special event which helps to prepare youth for transitioning into adulthood with hands-on activities. We'll build a mock city with different stations that present youth with real-life scenarios. Youth can earn up to 75 ILP$ for participating & completing activities at Independent City, or win one of 10 awesome Raffle Prizes. … Continue reading Special Event – 20th Annual Independent City
Join us for this informative and interactive workshop to learn what the Orangewood Foundation can do for you! We’ll have presenters from various programs, including Youth Support Specialists, ILP Take Home Activities, Mentoring, Scholarships, Grants, Orangewood Resource Center (ORC) and more. Take a tour of the foundation, learn about the different services offered, and ask … Continue reading WHAT CAN ORANGEWOOD DO FOR YOU?
A Mother’s Day celebration. This is a chance to celebrate all the awesome young moms and show appreciation for all that they do. We’ll get together for a fun brunch, followed by “mommy and me” activities with your kids. ILP eligible youth can earn $ILP and raffles will be given out at the end of … Continue reading It Takes A Village – MOMS ONLY – Register at: www.orangewood4you.org/it-takes-a-village/
Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!
Join Santa Ana College Guardian Scholars for our Year End Event on May 23rd from 5:30-8:30pm. We will have a campus tour, visit a classroom from one of our Certified Technical Education programs and hear from some of our current students who can share their experiences on how to navigate college while pursuing your dreams. … Continue reading Say YESS to Santa Ana College!
Come hang out with Tutors from the OC Department of Education's Title I Tutoring program as we participate in a night full of fun activities and games while learning about tutoring services available to each to you!
Whether you just graduated and attended the Taco 'Bout Your Future Graduation Ceremony, or you just want to swing by for the after-party, let's start the summer of 2018 off right! Join us for a fun night with catered tacos, a nacho bar, dancing, games and raffle prizes. This event is open to ILP Eligible … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – Nacho Average Summer Kickoff Celebration
Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!
This workshop will be planned and presented by Your Orangewood Peer Mentors!
Help us sort through all of the donations we have received during our Backpack drive, and help stuff backpacks with school supplies to be given to youth in need when school begins! You'll get a breakfast and lunch, and get to take a backpack full of supplies home as well...all while earning Community Service Hours!
Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!
Here's one just for the Guys... Male participants will examine the essential components of relationships and build skills to help facilitate discussions of what constitutes a healthy or unhealthy relationship from a male's perspective.
Have you ever been stuck on the side of the road with car problems? Not sure how to fix a flat tire? Want to save money by changing your own Oil or Air Filter? Join us for this HANDS-ON workshop to go over some basic car rep[airs. Although we can’t always fix everything on our … Continue reading Basic Car Maintenance (18+ Years Old ONLY)
This event is geared towards current & former foster youth who are interested in pursuing an education and/or career past high school. You in attendance will be given the change to take the college or career path.. each one will have different workshops and booths to visit. Once the first half is completed, youth will … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT: Choose Your Own Adventure – College and Career Fair
OC Animal Care is one of the largest animal shelters in Orange County. Join us as we create toys and goodie bags to give to animals in care to help brighten their days. After making the items, participants are invited to join us at OC Animal Care in Tustin from 12:00pm-1:00pm for a tour to … Continue reading Shelter Pet Care Packages
Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions on rotating topics with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening! Saddleback Volunteers have been coming to Orangewood Foundation to … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz 4 Life
Do you ever wish you had more hours in each day? Well, we can't give you an extra hour. What we can do, is help you find out how to maximize your time by using it more effectively. We'll break down and prioritize daily routines and discuss some ways to make the most out of … Continue reading Making Every Minute Count – Time Management
Join one of our own, "C" from the Orangewood Resource Center, for this fun, hands on workshop designed to help you relax and unwind. We'll be planting and decorating so don't be surprised if you get your hands a little dirty.
This presentation provides information on youth rights to accessing sexual and reproductive health care, including a discussion on local resources. During this session, participants learn also popular birth control methods beginning with abstinence and a comprehensive educational approach to preventing teen pregnancy. This session is supplemented with birth control models and condom demonstrations.
Join representatives from a variety of Transitional Housing Programs for an interactive workshop designed to help you find the best fit for your life. Learn about the different perks and requirements of each program and ask questions to help you decide what is best for you.
Skillz4Life Workshops provide important life skills training for youth who are transitioning into independent living; helping them to realize their personal potential. Good food, great desserts, and interactive table discussions on rotating topics with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening! Saddleback Volunteers have been coming to Orangewood Foundation to … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz 4 Life
Bite of Reality participants receive a fictional identity, which includes an occupation, salary, family, credit cards, and a checking account. They then visit several stations to purchase housing, transportation, food, clothing, child care, entertainment, and other necessities. During the exercise, the teens must make challenging decisions when they discover their salary may not cover both … Continue reading Bite of Reality: Interactive Real-Life Finance Simulation
FOR CAREGIVERS: A training to empower California's caregivers to support Foster Youth to enroll & succeed in college. FOR YOUTH: A campus tour and workshop to discuss what your dreams are, and how to put a plan in place to achieve them.
Join us for a Mini Job Resource Fair, with approximately 10 booths who will be hiring for seasonal jobs or are there to assist you with your job search. Be sure to bring a copy of your Resume, and dress nice if you'd like to potentially put in an application at any of the employers.