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Dear LaShanda,


With summer quickly underway I am overcome with gratitude as I reflect on 2024 thus far. From engaged volunteers to passionate supporters, and committed team members, our community has shown its dedication to our mission day in and day out. It is because of you that Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAP OC) continues to serve those in need, empowering families through impactful programs and services. 


June also reminds us of the power of diversity and inclusion as we commemorate Juneteenth and Pride Month. I encourage you to take a moment out of your day to reflect on these important events. At CAP OC these recognitions remind us of the difficult history many in our community have faced and reaffirm our commitment to creating diverse, accepting communities where individuals can openly express their identities and cultures.


As you continue reading, I am excited to share some of our recent highlights from the past month. Through our work and community ties we continue to build a strong coalition of community partners, working together to eliminate poverty in Orange County. 

 

With gratitude,

You may have seen the stork themed diaper bank truck, Tom Tom cruising the streets of Orange County on its way to deliver a truckload of diapers for families who are experiencing hardship. For the past four years, the OC Diaper Bank has been an essential resource for families struggling with young children. At the end of June, the program will likely have to look a little bit different due to the state budget deficit as cuts to the OC Diaper Bank funding will impact the amount of infants and young children Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAP OC) can serve.


Thankfully, our partners in the community are coming together to ensure that some level of funding can be maintained. We are especially grateful to Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner who has made a significant contribution to alleviating short-term budget constraints. With the support of his colleagues, Supervisor Wagner has graciously provided $500,000 in discretionary funds to help maintain diaper bank operations beyond June 2024. In addition, Supervisor Doug Chaffee has added an additional $100,000 to help support the $1.25 million budget to operate the program.


Long time partners, like Home Aid Orange County also hosted their annual Essentials Drives this month collecting 1.1 million diapers, ensuring the Diaper Bank can meet capacity needs for an additional 2 months, contributing to about 15% of the total diapers distributed annually.


These timely local efforts have been paramount in the OC Diaper Bank’s ability to continue servicing our community as we actively seek long-term funding solutions. If you’d like to get involved, or make a charitable contribution, please e-mail us at partner@capoc.org.

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On June 6, CAP OC joined the Pacific Life Foundation for its annual Grants Reception honoring the work of local nonprofits and grantees. As a surprise to all who attended, CAP OC was recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Walter B. Gerken Community Service Award and presented with a $100,000 grant to further our local efforts.

  

Thank you to the entire Pacific Life team and everyone who has aided in our mission to end poverty in Orange County. Pacific Life’s ongoing support and collaboration has brough pivotal relief to countless families and will continue to do so with this generous recognition.

 

We are honored to be this year’s award recipient and look forward to our continued partnership!

Last weekend youth and teens from all three of our Family Resource Center (FRC) locations gathered at Anaheim Independencia FRC to participate in our second annual Full STEAM Ahead Youth Conference.


From songwriting to weatherization, attendees gained valuable insights from dynamic speakers, highlighting their career journey and the life lessons learned along the way.


As the conference ended and participants were asked what they learned, one youth shared the powerful message to “never give up.”


We continue to be inspired by the incredible effort young community members are making to reach their goals. Whether that be a career in art, science, or anything in between, this annual conference brings us together to seek opportunity and learn from one another to build a better future.


Thank you to all our speakers and participants for making this year’s conference a huge success. We cannot wait to see what each of our young community members achieves! 

Learn More About  Youth Programming

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