At this special time of year, we are so grateful for the dreamers and doers paving the way forward for our community. We are thinking of you, and wishing you and your families safe and well through the holidays and into a joyful New Year.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
OCCF 35th Anniversary Celebration
Thanks to your incredible support, we marked our milestone anniversary with an unforgettable event that showcased 35 years of transformative philanthropic achievements in Orange County, across the country, and around the world. Under the inspiring theme of “35 Years of Growing the Good” and featuring a dynamic keynote by Ambassador Gaddi H. Vasquez, the celebration brought together 750 passionate philanthropists and influential community leaders.
Our annual “Celebration of Giving” brought together Orange County’s philanthropic leaders, donors, and changemakers to inspire charitable giving and explore the evolving landscape of philanthropy. The event’s keynote speaker, Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together, captivated attendees with her presentation on the transformative power of collective giving, which is among the fastest-growing and highest-impact drivers of philanthropy today.
As we approach the busy holiday season, we want your charitable giving experience to be efficient and rewarding! Stress-proof your year-end giving by making your contributions of stock or other assets to your OCCF fund by December 20. This will allow time for processing by your financial institution and delivery to your fund at OCCF.
Important Deadlines:
Checks sent via the U.S. Postal Service to OCCF must be postmarked by December 31, 2024.
Checks sent via carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL must be physically picked up by the carrier on or before December 31, 2024.
Stock Transfers must be initiated no later than December 20, 2024.
Wires of Cashmust be processed by your bank no later thanDecember 31, 2024.
To obtain stock or wire instructions, please contact Greg Cravens at gcravens@oc-cf.org or (949) 553-4202 ext. 231.
OCCF Celebrates $30 Million Milestone for iheartOC Giving Days
The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) has announced that its iheartOC Giving Days have garnered a cumulative $30 million in charitable contributions to fuel the missions of local nonprofits.
Shelley Hoss shared a story with attendees at the Orange County Community Foundation’s annual gathering in 2023, and the CEO moved the crowd with the tale of her family’s longtime connection with a soldier. On Thursday, Hoss topped off the story by introducing that soldier, Army Master Sgt. Daniel Hadder, as a surprise guest at the foundation’s 35th anniversary celebration with a packed ballroom of approximately 750 people at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.
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