Fullerton Nonprofits and Charities

Being part of Breeze of Joy Foundation has been one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Every single person here gives their time with love, and every dollar donated goes directly to full scholarships for underprivileged girls - because that is all that matters to us. Watching these young women step into opportunities they never imagined possible fills my heart in a way I cannot fully put into words. Education changes everything — for the girls, for their families, for the generations that follow. If you are looking for a place where your kindness truly lands where it is meant to, this is it.

My experience with Serendipity Wildlife Foundation so far has been great! I was welcomed with open arms and am very excited to work with them. The Cheetah identification education I received with Ravi Perera was fantastic and I learned so much! Grateful for this opportunity Serendipity has given me.

I was working in the same building as High Hopes and became fast friends with the Founder. I was amazed at the dedication and passion she had for the goals of the organization- simply put, to provide free-low cost mental health services, to make mental health accessible for everyone. <br>She was creating this safe space, and I knew I had to be involved. A year later, I now serve on the Board for High Hopes and I donate my time to the cause to secure funding for these services because I believe in the power this organization has and the good it will do. <br>

Being part of their outreach program as a volunteer here in the Philippines is one of my greatest achievement. It really feels good to see the genuine happiness of the kids while receiving one if their wishes (gift). Hoping and praying for this organization to grow so they can help tons of kids put a check on their bucket list.

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Great organization promoting unity, diversity and inclusion. I like that this organization works across all spectrums, and engages with faith and non faith based groups to sponsor and promote events that benefit the community. From blood drives to food pantries and helping the less fortunate, SMC truly lives up to the mission they promote. Check them out!

I use to work at the local Orange shelter before they moved the facility over to Irvine. I know both Eduardo and Karla from the Orange animal Shelter. They would volunteer there and were consistently active within the facility. They rescued and fostered there for many years. I am so happy to know they are now behind the Vegan Loba nonprofit . I am not surprised these two kind hearted and generous individuals would start a nonprofit that would provide support for animals as well as the community. I now volunteer for their fundraising events. We had one dog come into our facility years ago and she had been retuned a couple times by the families that had adopted her. Interestingly enough they decided to take her home. She was going to be euthanized because she had been there so long and had been returned to the shelter for aggressive behavior. They still have Matilda. I know how difficult it was to rehab Matilda. The love, patience all the nurturing they did with her is not something that can be looked over and not be admired. They had a very difficult time with her but they didn’t give up. Matilda had come into our facility severely malnourished and had suffered a lot of abuse. Her back legs had masses, growths under her muscle tissue from all the abuse she had been through. It’s very common to see animals come into the facility with these injuries. Due to all this abuse she had become aggressive and fearful I think. Most animals don’t break out of those patterns easily. It takes a-lot of care and patience to rehab abused animals. Karla and Eduardo brought life back to that little fur ball. I saw Karla working with Matilda in ways I had never seen before. I saw her using music therapy, reiki crystal healing, puppy play dates, nature walks, aromatherapy and even taking her to acupuncture. Karla practices reiki healing and loves to incorporate it into her work with the rescues. She did everything she could to bond and connect with Matilda on a daily basis.It was a long road because it took over a year for Matilda to heal. Not everyone has that love, patience, dedication and soul for rehabbing an abused animal. During my time at the shelter I saw so many people give up on animals because of the behavioral issues they had due to the abuse they had experienced in the past. I greatly admire all the love that they have for helping animals, all the volunteer work and support they gave us at the shelter.

Sharon and Matthew have created a haven of love, understanding,support and community. I have been so touched by their work and committment to families impacted by cancer. The kindness runs very deep❤

Autism International also known as AutismOne is all about hope and providing new possibilities for our children and their families. AutismOne is the place ideas come together. Each year, this nonprofit puts together an incredible five-day conference. It is an inimitable venue where the latest innovations are discussed, and collaboration is nurtured. Parents learn from parents; parents and professionals learn from each other; and professionals share ideas that will help more children reach their full potential. <br> <br>The reason AutismOne is my nonprofit of choice is because everything they do directly benefits the children, our families, and our community. They are a lean organization with unusually low administrative costs. Everyone comes together at AutismOne and on a shoestring budget, this conference changes lives. It is the largest, most comprehensive annual autism conference, with well over a hundred distinguished speakers from all over the world. <br> <br>Each speaker, doctor, and researcher who presents are videotaped. AutismOne has made thousands of conference videos available free to the public for years. The information presented in the videos is documented and shared worldwide with parents, physicians, researchers, and professionals in the field. That way those unable to attend can still learn about the latest science, interventions, and cutting edge treatments. <br> <br>Keynote speakers have been such luminaries as Robert Kennedy Jr.; Nobel Prize-winning researcher Prof. Luc Montagnier, and Rep. Darrell Issa, the former chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. They do not believe autism is a gift but understand our children are the only gift. They understand our children have immune systems that are not functioning properly and that they need and deserve proper medical treatment. <br> <br>The AutismOne think tanks that meet at the conference have facilitated publications in scientific journals! The continuing medical education program teaches our practitioners about cutting-edge treatments, new diagnostic techniques, and a comprehensive approach in the medical evaluation of autism spectrum disorders. <br> <br>I want to share with you that the track of the conference that is specifically designed to address the needs of our newly diagnosed and overwhelmed families is the one that is dearest to my heart. I have felt the isolation that comes with living on Autism Island, and I don’t want anyone to ever feel that alone again. Please hit the donate button so this remarkable organization can continue to help our children reach their full potential. There is no other organization I endorse as much as this one. <br>

My name is Mayra Austin, CEO and Founder of MLC From The Heart, and this is #mygivingstory. A few years back, I found myself in a predicament. I had made (what I thought) was an intelligent career move to join a franchisor with a very promising business model. <br /><br />It turned out this would be one of my most significant life lessons on how not to treat people, how positional leadership can impact a strong business model, and how to follow your sense of purpose, because it is a gift. <br /><br />The workforce culture I found myself in was completely toxic. There was NO professional or personal growth taking place there. <br /><br />It was what John Maxwell refers to as a dividing culture: <br /><br />'Dividers seek to make themselves look or feel better by making others feel worse. They damage relationships, fracture teams and organizations, and create havoc in people's lives.' <br /><br />I found myself greatly disappointed, anxious and honestly feeling oppressed by a top down system that was role driven versus value driven.<br /><br />I kept thinking over and over again about what to do, had sleepless nights and was completely miserable.<br /><br />Suddenly after much prayer and thinking, I came to the realization that I had the power to change my path and create something meaningful with this experience. I could create something for others not to feel the way I did in that moment. I knew in that moment, that my lifelong experiences and struggles were meant for something. <br /><br />I called upon 2 long time friends. I was nervous, but excited. This made the vision real. <br /><br />I did it! I said the words out loud to them: <br /><br />'I want to start a nonprofit organization that helps people succeed in the workforce and gets them to where they want to go, do you want to be a part of it?' <br /><br />Their answer was a resounding yes and that was the beginning of this amazing journey. <br /><br />We formed MLC From The Heart, a nonprofit organization that helps people in the community become professionally and personally developed to reach their goals and reach sustainability in the workforce. <br /><br />The rest of my journey, however, was nowhere near complete. This was just the beginning.<br /><br />To this day I cannot believe the obstacles I have personally and professionally overcome as the MLC From The Heart story unfolded. <br /><br />While MLC From The Heart was growing, I decided that the toxic environment I was in would not serve my God given purpose to drive change. I made a decision, after much turmoil, to resign my position with my employer and move on to uncharted waters. I did this because I refused to compromise who I was and who I was called to be. <br /><br />Before and after making this difficult decision, came much heart ache, anxiety and character building. <br /><br />During this process both my grandmothers passed months apart from each other, I was diagnosed with a condition called Trigeminal Neuralgia, was unemployed, and was in a car accident. <br /><br />As we all know: When it rains, it pours!<br /><br />The next few months were difficult, EXTreMELY difficult, but MLC From The Heart kept growing and impacting the community positively.<br /><br />I share this very personal experience, because I know there are others out there who are experiencing hardship.

Here is a place to participate or just enjoy the outdoors on 26 acres of beautiful landscape, trails, a bit of history, and on site grown produce for sale. There are membership & volunteer opportunities for all levels. Bring the family, a friend or just enjoy a moment alone.<br>

The Winner twins have presented amazing talks and panels to help aspiring writers and artists.

I don't know what happened to Pathways of hope, they no longer care about helping rebuilding lives instead they are destroying vulnerable homeless people lives. Pathways of hope pick and choose which family they are going to help. Most of the time they have vacant room yet they choose when to fill them. Their transitional housing units sit vacant for weeks even months at a time. They have 3 bedroom units yet the block off access to the other bedroom only to store their personal belongs. If you are a guest and complain next thing you know you are kicked out of the program. Not everyone is treated fair or equally. Families in desperate need of their transitional. They rather give to a recovering drug user whom have inappropriate people in and out of the unit. Allowing guest to move their gangbanger boyfriend in wearing blue rags intimidating guest and making guest stay hostile and dangerous.

The YWCA of North Orange County is a grassroot, independently incorporated 501 (c ) (3) Human Service Organization. This is its strength. As a CEO in the nonprofit sector for over 37 years, I applaud the organization for giving back 82% of every dollar to program services and outreach. My mother and sister died of breast cancer. The YWCA of North Orange County's Neighborhood Link To Breast Cancer Screening Program that reach uninsured or medically uninsured women with early prevention mammograms, clinical breast exams, diagnostic studies and follow up, if needed, touches my heart. These are ladies that would go undiagnosed, or diagnosed at a later stage because they are poor. Empowering women in a time where women's rights are being taken away is also a passion of mine. To disclose I am the CEO of the YWCA of North Orange County and a non-voting member of our Board of Directors, but my passions and belief is with the mission of the YWCA of North Orange County. That is why the YWCA of North Orange County does such a good job serving our communities.

Family Support Network is made up of loving, caring people that strive to help families in need. Camp TLC is a fabulous opportunity for families to come together with other families with special needs children, to share experiences and ideas. It is a blessing to be able to be part of this amazing weekend!

I am proud to serve on the board of All the Arts for All the Kids! Fullerton is fortunate to have a superintendent of schools (Dr. Bob Pletka) who is so committed to fostering creativity in our children as well as our head of programming (Lauralyn Eschner) who has figured out a way to deliver a meaningful, curriculum-based arts education to every K-6 student at the nominal cost of only $25/student! If the next Leo Fender is tinkering in his/her garage here in Fullerton, the world will someday be treated to a marvelously creative invention!

Thank you Bears family for all your love, support and dedication to my son!! Words will never be able to express the gratitude I feel!! He is looking down on us with a smile and will be your biggest fans for the seasons to come!!! Thank you again for everything!!! <br> <br>Xo Shanon Tavera (Anthony's mom)

What an amazing event that the COOP foundation puts on. I have been involved charity and donation work for over 30 years and these fantastic people do it right! It was wonderful to see how hard they work and how much the families they sponsored received for the holidays. Without them they would have probably got nothing. They did everything and more to make this day one that they will never forget. It was wonderful to see so many happy recipients and all the volunteers were helpful and loving. Santa was great, the food was outstanding, the music added to the general atmosphere and the multiple activities were for all ages. I was amazed at the amount of careful giving - and it just kept happening throughout the event. If you can donate or volunteer to this organization you will not only truly help families in need, but you will join the best organization I have had the pleasure of being involved in in a really long time. I look forward to working with them for many years and cannot say thank you enough times to them for what they do.

I have been a member for several years, and participate in their Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM walking group. It is a great way to start my day, and have a cup of coffee. We discuss/solve world/local problems etc. Good group

The Fullerton College Foundation makes it so easy to donate and support the incredible achievements of Fullerton College students. The hardships and obstacles these students have overcome to get an education are amazing. Their academic achievements are awe-inspiring -- presenting research at conferences, giving back to the community, campus leadership positions -- often with perfect GPA's. It is a pleasure to help support their dreams.

Since 1994, the Leon Owens Foundation has provided 120 academic scholarships to high school and adult students wanting to further their education. The Foundation Board, members, and volunteer-supporters provide hours of community service helping others. Financial donations to a variety of charities and causes is provided with the goal of reaching out to others with others for others.

This group has continued to provide medical equipment and funds to an isolated hospital in Saboba, Ghana, West Africa. Thank you for all that you do, Saboba's Hope!

As a TV producer I have been able to donate my time and effort to produce videos to portrait the vision of this organization created for the protection of animals. As an animal lover myself, I have witnessed trough the years the progress, growth and development of a dream slowly turning into a reality thanks to the incredible and monumental dedication and effort of its founders to create something remarkable and tangible out of nothing. The good consequence of such a dream is that the reality of their efforts and dedication has saved the lives of unprotected animals. Because they are really genuine on their goals and purpose of giving shelter to so many dogs and cats that have been abandoned, mistreated and many times neglected by the cruelty of their human caregivers "Hart for Animals" is showing us the good side of human nature and behavior with their compassion, care and unselfish dedication to their cause. I will always be proud and willing to help them in any capacity I can, Kudos to you and your organization and keep up the good work!!!

We are a group of Filipino-American professionals who strive to make a difference in the lives of sick & poor Filipino children in the Philippines. Our projects are: 1) Toy Drive - we cheer up children bedridden in gov't hospitals in the Phils. by giving them toys during Christmas time. 2) Feeding Program - we feed children confined in gov't hospitals and in selected depressed areas. 3) $1.00 Souvenir Money - we give $1 to each sick child to inspire them to get well soon, go back to school and multiply the dollar. 4) Free Medicine Project - we buy the medicines of underprivileged patients.

My husband and I are career musicians severely impacted by COVID— no indoor shows since we are both high risk. Sweet Relief came through quickly and kindly with no red tape. I can’t recommend them more highly. Thank you, Sweet Relief!