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 value and care about youth, combine for a fun and worthwhile evening!
OC Animal Care is one of the largest animal shelters in Orange County. Please join us as we spend the day creating toys and goodie bags to give to these animals to help brighten their days. After making the items, participants are invited to join us at OC Animal Care for a tour to see … Continue reading Helping Hands – Shelter Pet Care Packages
A smaller, more mature version of ILP Workshops
We will be working with the nonprofit group Advancing the Seed to provide you with information and activities on HOW to put financial advice to action in your own life.
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.
Special Guest Celestine Middleman will lead an interactive workshop which will focus on building our self esteem.
This workshop will discuss the issue of sex trafficking happening right here in California, and will provide youth with tools to prevent them from falling victim to these predators. Workshop will include real survivors who will discuss how they ended up being trafficked as well as their experiences while in the life. ** Support will … Continue reading It Can Happen To You! Sex Trafficking Awareness
The MindsetMatters program was developed by former Navy SEALs using the skills they learned to succeed in the face of high stress situations. learn how to use these principals to grow from your experiences and be successful in your lives.
A smaller, more mature version of ILP Workshops.
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 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. We will meet at Orangewood, then drive to the location. If you have your own … Continue reading Helping Hands – Trail Clean Up & Hike (18 YEARS+ ONLY)
This workshop will explain healthy and unhealthy teen dating relationships, including an overview of teen dating violence, warning signs, and strategies for responding to, and coping with, teen dating violence. * SENSITIVE TOPIC; PLEASE BE ADVISED.** This will be a special night... we will have a Taco Man at this workshop!
ILP Eligible Young Men ONLY! Must RSVP and be measured for your suit prior to event! TO REGISTER, CALL (714) 619-0227 OR EMAIL cbrown@orangewoodfoundation.org Young men have an opportunity to attain professional guidance towards obtaining a job. This event is filled with working male professionals who individually mentor the youth for the day; by providing job … Continue reading Boys2Men – CALL 714-619-0227 TO REGISTER
Saddleback Skillz4Life - 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 version of ILP Workshops
Youth graduating from high school, an ACCESS high school, home schooling, or getting their GED are given the opportunity to participate in a cap & gown ceremony. Youth’s family and friends are invited to celebrate this milestone with them, and join them for a catered dinner following the ceremony. Immediately following the dinner will be … Continue reading Post-Graduation Ceremony, Dinner and Party (For ILP Youth Only)
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 evenin
Check out the SAC Planetarium while also having the opportunity to learn about the SAC college campus, while learning about important resources that will help them succeed in college.
Employees of SchoolsFirst Credit Union who come from foster and/or other difficult upbringings return again to help pass along valuable lessons learned in their careers.
A smaller, more mature version of ILP Workshops
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
We will be meeting here at the Orangewood Foundation for a light breakfast, then taking vans down to San Onofre State Beach near the San Onofre Bluffs Campground. We will walk along the beach next to some sandstone cliffs where narrow canyons have been formed, exploring and picking up trash along the way. *Transportation is very … Continue reading Helping Hands – Beach Trail Clean-Up
Special Guest Officer Longnecker of the OC Sherrifs Department will be speaking to youth about dating apps, dating sites and cyber bullying. Her years and years of experience give her valuable insight into the dangers of these sites, and she will share this knowledge with you.
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.
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
We will be meeting here at the Orangewood Foundation for a light breakfast, then taking vans to a local hiking area. Additional Details TBD. Please Call for more information. *Transportation is very limited. CALL (714) 619-0227 FOR MORE INFO
Join us at Monkey Business Café in Fullerton for a cooking workshop, and learn more about the programs (and delicious food) that Monkey Business Cafe offers. We will create delicious dishes using items found at the 99 Cent Store and in the Orangewood ORC. Monkey Business Café gives teenagers and young adults an opportunity to … Continue reading Cooking on a Budget Workshop @ Monkey Business Café, Fullerton
A smaller, more mature version of ILP Workshops
Employees of SchoolsFirst Credit Union who come from foster and/or other difficult upbringings return to help pass along valuable lessons learned in their careers. Each workshop focuses on a different topic relating to Personal Finance.
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!