Join members of the CYC for an informative and interactive night. You'll learn how your peers in the CYC are speaking up for foster youth, and fighting for you in the local, state, and federal government.
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!
Are you a parent who has questions on what to do? Think you're ready to be a parent? Not sure? Join the Peer Mentors you know and respect as they lead this workshop with tips on parenting learned through their own experiences.
A smaller, more mature version of ILP Workshops which focuses on a different topic each month. Topics discussed will be based on current events, issues, or ideas from youth.
This exciting evening will include a photo booth, games, dinner, raffles prizes, dancing, and more. Come eat, dance, and be merry!
This Painting workshop will be led by an Orangewood Staff member, and an Orangewood Peer Mentor. We'll talk to you about how we've been able to use painting to relieve stress, while creating some awesome pieces of art. Choose which painting you would like to create and we'll walk you through it step by step. … Continue reading CANCELED – Paint With Us!
Join us at Round Table Pizza, as we look back on the past year's ups and downs, and look forward to a new beginning. If you attended last year - Be sure to come back so you can open and read your letters from last year to your future selves!
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!
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!
Karla Amador (Founder of @52HikeChallenge) will share how she was able to stay positive and overcome her struggles as she worked to better her life. She will lead us as she helps you visualize, then create, your future by making vision boards. Learn the importance of setting goals, envisioning, and acting to make your dreams … Continue reading *NEW DATE* Create Your Future With Vision Boards
Join us as we create toys and goodie bags to give to animals who are temporarily living at OC Animal Care to help brighten their days. After making the items, participants are invited to join us at OC Animal Care for a tour to see the animals we will be helping. PLEASE NOTE: Transportation to … Continue reading Helping Hands – 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 with individuals who care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!
Show Orangewood ILP that you’ve got Talent! Showcase your artwork, show off that new verse you wrote, read your favorite poem, show off your lip sync skills or just come to enjoy the show!
A smaller, more mature version of ILP Workshops
Where would we be without our friends? They're the source of countless laughs, adventures and advice (Let's be honest… Both Good and Bad). Join us for our first ever Community Youth Workshop as we come together for a fun evening of teambuilding activities, food, contests and games, all while getting to know each other in … Continue reading Get By With a Little Help From Your Friends **COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKSHOP – Open to All Youth 16-21.**
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 option is best for you.
EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE WHILE HAVING FUN! Join us as we take a trip to a local hiking area to enjoy the beautiful scenery, while helping to clean up any trash left behind by inconsiderate hikers. Limited transportation from Orangewood to the Hiking Trail will be provided. *Transportation is limited. If you prefer to drive yourself, … Continue reading Helping Hands – Hike Local Trails / Trail Clean Up
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!
REGISTER HERE - www.orangewood4you.org/belle-registration/ ILP Eligible Ladies ONLY! Ladies, this is a day about YOU! Get ready for prom with a personal shopper who will help you find the perfect dress for your special night! Jewelry, a pair of sandals and other goodies are provided for FREE! Come get pampered with a one-on-one makeover and … Continue reading SPECIAL EVENT – BELLE OF THE BALL – MUST REGISTER AT: www.orangewood4you.org/belle-registration
Come learn about the many programs and majors offered at Orange Coast College, as well as financial aid options for current and former foster youth, probation youth, and other community youth. Students, Guardians, CASAs, Social Workers, Housing Programs… all are welcome! Presented by OCC Guardian Scholars Program. ALL YOUTH 16-21 ARE WELCOME (Foster and Non-Foster)... … Continue reading OCC College Preview Night **COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKSHOP – ALL YOUTH 16-21 WELCOME**
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!
Young Adult Leaders (18 -21 Years Old) - Speaking up for Foster Youth with the CYC - Join members of the CYC for an informative and interactive night. You'll learn how your peers in the CYC are speaking up for foster youth, and fighting for you in the local, state, and federal government, and how … Continue reading Young Adult Leaders (18 -21 Years Old) – Speaking up for Foster Youth with the CYC
Join the Orangewood Foundation and Youth Employment Service (YES) as we team up to bring you this 3-Part Workshop Series designed to get you ready for the workforce. PART 1 OF 3 - EMPLOYMENT SKILLS - Practice your "Tell me about Yourself" speech, Learn how to fill out applications, and much more. This introduction to … Continue reading Path To Success (Part 1 of 3) – Employment Skills
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