It can be hard enough to score a job... what about keeping it? Join us as we talk through some of the basics of workplace etiquette. When/how to call in sick, what is the best way to deal with co-worker conflict, when/how to ask for a raise, etc.
It's no secret that searching for an apartment is a bit of a chore. Join us as we talk through some tips for the apartment hunt and what you'll need before you begin the search... and beyond that, some tips for living with a roommate. Because honestly... who can afford their own apartment living in … Continue reading Young Adult Leaders (18-21 Year Olds) – Apartment hunting / Living with a Roomate
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!
Although we all want a voice and want to be heard, sharing your story can be one of the most difficult things to do. Join your Peer Mentors as they share some of what they have been through, help coach you through some tips for sharing, and give the opportunity for you to share your … Continue reading **Peer Mentor Led Workshop – Sharing Your Story**
A smaller, more intimate, mature version of ILP Workshops. Topics are focused on this specific age group, and tend to be much more interactive.
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 rotationg topics with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening! Saddleback Volunteers have been coming to Orangewood Foundation to host … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz 4 Life
Join us and representatives from WAVE as they talk through the different propositions, candidates, and options you'll have in the November elections. BE INFORMED. EMPOWER YOURSELF. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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 host … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz 4 Life
This event is geared towards current & former foster youth who are interested in pursuing an education and/or career past high school. Guided tours of the campus will take place throughout the day, along with info booths with potential employers, colleges and universities, and raffles. This year we will also have youth spoken-word performances, and … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – College and Career Fair (Chapman University) – TO REGISTER GO TO: https://goo.gl/vGkCwp
A smaller, more intimate, mature version of ILP Workshops. Topics are focused on this specific age group, and tend to be much more interactive.
Open to Foster and Non-Foster Youth Ages 16-21 - Earn 3 Community Service Hours! Bolsa Chica Wetlands are home to a wide variety of birds, fish, small sharks, snakes and other animals. Sadly, the Bolsa Chica Wetlands are so close to homes and a busy state beach that trash, and other pollutants are always building … Continue reading Helping Hands – Bolsa Chica Wetlands Clean-Up
Join us at the OC One Stop in Garden Grove as we team up with OC One Stop Center and the Employment Development Department (EDD). We will tour the facility to see what resources you have access to, learn about job skills, and get a tour of the CalJOBS website to see how to search … Continue reading Employment Skills @ OC One Stop Center –
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 host … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz4Life
A smaller, more intimate, mature version of ILP Workshops. Topics are focused on this specific age group, and tend to be much more interactive.
Computer and technology careers are growing rapidly and the median pay in the field is now over $80,000. Begin an exciting journey with BIT's hands-on Computer Coding Learning Lab where you will learn about the opportunities, skills needed, and even work on a personalized project you can share with others! THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO … Continue reading Young Adult Leaders (18-21 Year Olds) – Computer Coding Learning Lab – Computer Programming Basics
Join us at Santa Ana College for an informative night designed to help you understand what Financial Aid is, what you qualify for, and how to apply. This workshop will be led by representatives from Santa Ana College who will help guide you through the sometimes confusing world of Financial Aid. Want to apply? Don't … Continue reading How can Financial Aid help YOU?
Join the Saddleback Family for a night filled with delicious food and good friends. Volunteers with Saddleback Church cook up a huge Thanksgiving feast for everyone to enjoy, complete with decorated tables and giveaways. You won’t want to miss this! Saddleback Volunteers have been coming to Orangewood Foundation to host workshops for ALMOST 7 YEARS!!
What Goes Around tells the story of five friends as they navigate through the final days of high school and the issues of sexually transmitted diseases, friendship and honesty. It's funny, real, and you might even learn something. The Orangewood PALS will be providing a delicious dinner, Don't miss out!! SPACE IS LIMITED. YOU MUST … Continue reading LIVE PERFORMANCE – What Goes Around
Let’s Paint! Participants will receive step-by-step instructions on how to paint a picture on a canvas. We'll provide the canvas', the paint, the brushes, and the music... you provide the hands... You get to keep your masterpiece! You might be surprised and amazed at what you can do!
This exciting evening will include a photo booth, games, dinner, raffles prizes, dancing, live performances, and more. We're switching it up this year and putting a Stranger Things twist to the event, so be ready for some new additions. Come eat, dance, and be merry!
Join us as we look back on the past year and look forward to a new beginning. This Workshop will be planned and led by your Peer Mentors! We'll have a catered dinner, and tons of fun games and activities you don't want to miss! If you attended last year - Be sure to come … Continue reading Young Adult Leaders (18-21 Year Olds) – Year End Celebration
Join us for a tour of "The Riverbed," a beautiful urban farm and wedding/event venue, hidden right in the middle of Anaheim. The Riverbed uses the money raised from hosting events, and the support of volunteers to grow food that is donated to local Families in need. After the tour, we'll get our hands dirty … Continue reading HELPING HANDS COMMUNITY SERVICE – The Riverbed – Renewable Farm Assistance
Join us for this special workshop planned by your Peer Mentors! We'll each create a page that tells our story through words, art, or whatever you'd like. We will then collect and scan all of the pages and make them into a book that we will share with everyone electronically!
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 interactive workshop will dive into sex ,gender identity, expression and orientation by defining the differences between assigned sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation, and creating a culture of respect for sexual minorities. The second half of this workshop will talk through Healthy Relationships by identifying the essential elements, recognizing and establishing boundaries … Continue reading Gender Identity, Expression and Orientation AND Identifying and Building Healthy Relationships
H.E.A.R.T (Healthy Emotions & Attitudes in Relationships Today) is an interactive workshop to prevent adolescent dating abuse. Adolescent dating abuse is disturbingly common in Orange County. Laura’s House is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of dating abuse and offers a free educational program for youth to address this wide spread issue.
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!
Taste some delicious Crock Pot recipes, then do all the prep work with us as you prepare a meal to take home to cook in your very own crock pot. All participating youth will receive a Crockpot to take home!
Special Guest Officers from the OC Sherrifs Department will be speaking about dating apps, dating sites and cyber bullying. Their years and years of experience give them valuable insight into the dangers of these sites, and key points on how to stay safe, which they will share with you.
LEGACY OF HOPE makes the relationship between destructive choices (including opioid addiction, alcohol and drug abuse, violence, self-harm, suicide, depression, grief/loss, gangs) and the underlying emotions and mental health issues of today. This will be followed by the DE-STRESS FOR SUCCESS® Workshop, which will explore mindfulness as a emotional coping skill that youth and adults … Continue reading Live Performance – Legacy of Hope & De-Stress for Success