Join us at Irvine Valley College for a tour of their awesome campus, followed by a "Stress Busters" Workshop. IVC offers fun, interactive, hands-on Stress Busters Workshops throughout the year to give youth a fun way to manage stress.
Independent City is a special event which helps to prepare youth for transitioning into adulthood. It is a mock city with different stations that present youth with real-life scenarios. Youth will earn up to 75 ILP$ for participating & completing activities at Independent City. Check out the flyer for additional info - Independent City 2018
Rx, the symbol for prescription medicine, has always been associated with pills. But what many artists (and total art newbies!) will tell you, is that Art has a way of healing as well! Join us for a relaxing, and fun, night of painting and hear how the instructor, as well as your peers, use art … Continue reading Rx 4 Art Painting for Stress Relief
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!
A smaller, more mature ILP Workshop, now for youth up to 24.
After going over Interview Tips and Tricks, You'll each have the opportunity to interview 1-on-1 with business professionals, recieve feedback, and get a chance to use your feedback in your second interview. ATTEND PART 1 AND 2 FOR AN INVITATION TO PART 3
Whether you just graduated and attended the Orangewood 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 of dinner, dancing, games and raffle prizes. This event is open to ILP Eligible Youth, and youth participating in the Graduation … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – Summer Kickoff Celebration
Join us for a workshop led by your Orangewood Peer Mentors as they talk about slam poetry, and guide you each in finding your voice by writing some of your own. We’ll open up the mic for the second half of the workshop to allow you to speak your mind, and tell your truth.
This workshop, open to Foster and Non-Foster Youth ages 16-21, will give you an insiders guide to Santa Ana College, with a Campus Tour, and an awesome presentation in the Planetarium!
Youth who attended BOTH Part 1 and Part 2, will be invited to join us for a celebration where they will receive professional business attire, and meet with potential employers. THIS IS AN INVITE ONLY EVENT - MUST HAVE ATTENDED PART 1 AND 2 TO ATTEND DRESS FOR SUCCESS - NO EXCEPTIONS Questions? Call Christian … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – Path 2 Success (Part 3 of 3): Dress for Success – INVITE ONLY
A smaller, more mature ILP Workshop, now for youth up to 24. This month's topic will focus on getting in control of your money.
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!
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