Orangewood Youth Center

Join Orangewood Foundation for an enlightening workshop featuring a vocational assessment designed to help you explore career options, then review and discuss the results of your assessment with a career counselor. This Workshop is available to youth ages 14-21. Priority Registration will be given to youth age 14 and 15. To register a 14 or 15 … Continue reading Santa Ana College – Vocational Assessment →

Please Join us for our annual “Thanksgiving Feast and Christmas Presents” Skillz4Life workshop.  For those of you who have experienced this workshop in the past, you know that Saddleback's volunteers REALLY do an awesome job of making this a special event for the youth. At this event, you can expect to have a great time, … Continue reading Saddleback Skillz4Life – Thanksgiving Feast and Christmas Presents →

Start a New Tradition This Year! Join us on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving), as we explore one of So Cal's hidden gems. A year ago our friends @REI did something different on Black Friday - they shut the co-op’s doors and spent the day outside. This year they’re closing again and we’re partnering … Continue reading Black Friday Hike (Ages 18-25) – SPACES AVAILABLE – TO REGISTER PLEASE CALL (714) 619-0227 →

What's This ? What's This? It's the 2016 Nightmare Before Christmas ILP Holiday Party! Check out our flyer for more details 2016-ilp-holiday-party-flyer

An opportunity for youth to earn community service hours while earning ILP dollars. We will be spending the day creating "Encouragement Packages " to share with those who struggle throughout the year.

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!

Part 1 of a 2 Part Series We’ll help you fine-tune your talent for the Talent Show! Practice those dance moves,  create art to showcase, work on finishing that verse or poem, or help us create decorations for the event! 2017-talent-show-flyer-final

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.

Part 2 of a 2 Part Series 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! 2017-talent-show-flyer-final

5:30-8:30pm Santa Ana College (Located near the corner of 17th Street and Bristol) A Building, Room 203 Please Park in Lot 6 or 7 (No need to pay for parking) There will be signs and balloons to help direct you to the Workshop   If you will be completing your FAFSA with us, please know/bring … Continue reading Complete Your FAFSA @ Santa Ana College →

The 2017 College and Career Fair will feature Information 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 information booths with potential employers, colleges and universities, and raffles. Saturday, February 4th, 2017 … Continue reading College and Career Fair at Cal State Fullerton – SPACE AVAILABLE – To register go to https://goo.gl/eDSGno or call 714 619 0227 →

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!

Learn how to cook some great food on little to no money at all, using ingredients available in the ORC. No cooking experience necessary.

Credit is one of the most important yet confusing tools for financial literacy. Depending on how you use it, it can be a great help, or a huge burden.  Join us as we discuss how credit works, the best ways to use it  to your benefit, and the dangers that come with overuse.

Ladies, this is a day about YOU! Get ready for prom with a personal shopper who will help you find that perfect dress for your special night! A hand bag, jewelry, pair of sandals other goodies are provided for FREE! Come get pampered with a one-on-one makeover and learn why beauty starts within!! Space is limited … Continue reading Belle of the Ball – ILP Ladies ONLY – SPACES AVAILABLE – Contact Christian Brown at (714) 619-0227 →

Back by popular demand! Join us, and the professionals at The Painter's Loft for a night of painting here at the Orangewood Foundation. We provide the paints, canvas', instrustions, and the music... you just show up and get creative! No need for any previous painting experience.. The professionals will help you step by step. You'll … Continue reading The Painter’s Loft Presents: The Art of Painting →

Former San Diego Charger and Pro Bowler Shaun Phillips wants to talk to you about life skills and his experiences overcoming adversity. Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to talk with a former NFL great in an intimate workshop setting.

Employees of SchoolsFirst Credit Union who come from foster and/or other difficult upbringings return to help pass along some more valuable lessons learned in their careers.