Make-A-Wish OC grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, believing every child deserves a childhood filled with joy. Research shows that children who have their wishes granted often gain the physical and emotional strength needed to fight their illness. The chapter has granted over 7,800 wishes. Alongside generous donors, supporters, staff, and more than 34,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish OC, and 57 other chapters have granted over 360,000 wishes nationwide.

Casa OC’s mission is focused solely and completely on the children of Orange County, California. They are a privately-funded non-profit organization that serves severely abused, neglected and abandoned children through the recruitment, training, and continued support of volunteers who advocate and mentor these children, representing their best interest in the courtroom and other settings.

Miracles for Kids, based in Orange County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Founded in 2004 and led by CEO Autumn Strier, the organization provides financial aid, housing, basic needs, and wellness programs to families struggling with the emotional and financial toll of caring for a sick child. The mission helps caregivers avoid bankruptcy, homelessness, and hunger, so they can focus on their child’s health.

The Orange County Rescue Mission is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless individuals and families by providing shelter, food, and support services. Offering programs such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, job training, and counseling, OCRM focuses on both immediate needs and long-term self-sufficiency. With the help of volunteers, the mission works to break the cycle of homelessness and empower participants to rebuild their lives and regain stability.

Orange County United Way is committed to ensuring local students succeed, struggling OC families gain financial security, our homeless neighbors find a place to call home. We are hands-on, delivering 50+ programs countywide to break barriers and improve lives for everyone who lives in Orange County. Everyday we are working on ways to advance the Education, Health, Housing, and Financial Stability of people in Orange County

Hawaii Community Foundation is a steward of more than 1,100 funds, including over 300 scholarship funds, created by donors who desire to transform lives and improve communities. In 2022, HCF distributed $87 million in grants to the community from funds at HCF, contracts, and private foundations statewide, including $7.1 million in scholarships.

The Maui Food Bank (MFB) was incorporated as a non-profit in 1994. MFB has continuously and consistently expanded food banking services for the residences of Maui County. The Maui Food Bank is the only nonprofit in Maui County that collects, warehouses and distributes mass quantities of perishable and nonperishable food items to those in need.

The Maui Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was first established as a non-profit in 1953, incorporated in 1962 and is the only open admission animal shelter on the island of Maui. Our mission is “to protect and save the lives of Maui’s animals, accepting all in need, educating the community, and inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals”.

Waves for Water believes that access to clean water is a fundamental human right. Which is why they have dedicated their lives to providing it, through the implementation of portable water filter systems, the digging and renovating of bore-hole wells, and the construction of rainwater harvesting and storing systems (in places where groundwater is not accessible).

Inner-City Arts believe that arts and creativity are transformational. Its mission is to engage young people in the creative process in order to shape a society of creative, confident, and collaborative individuals. Since its start, Inner-City Arts has served over 200,00 students and 10,000 teachers in the Los Angeles area. Every year, more than 5,000 elementary school students receive high-quality arts education on the Inner-City Arts campus thanks to a unique partnership with LAUSD.

Girls on the Run is an international physical-activity-based youth development program with a research-based curriculum for girls in third to eighth grade that teaches life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. They have worked with over 2 million girls.

Laura's House provides unduplicated domestic violence-related services to the 3.18 million residents of Orange County, California, and beyond. Over 30 years, Laura's House has provided support services and shelter to more than 7,500 women, men, and children. They have also offered counseling, life skills education and legal advocacy to over 77,000 individuals.

Breast Cancer Angels is a local non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that financially assists individuals during treatment for breast cancer. Some of the assistance provided can be food gift cards, gas gift cards, rental assistance, utility assistance and help with medical co-pays. The organization has also paid for hospice and final expenses. Many of these individuals have children so they also assist with school supplies and clothing.

Wildlife Alliance implements a complete approach to combating the illegal wildlife trade through our award-winning wildlife police unit – the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team. They ensure all live animals seized from the trade are appropriately cared for whilst working with government authorities to ensure tradersface justice.

The Exodus Road’s primary focus is on human trafficking intervention work. Their community helps to rescue, protect and heal survivors of human trafficking every day. They help train communities to stop trafficking, rescue victims, arrest traffickers and heal survivors.