On a Mission
The Audi Mission Viejo/Infiniti of Mission Viejo/Volvo Mission Viejo 2018 Golf Classic was held on June 7 at Pelican Hill Golf Club. The sold-out tournament raised more than $290,000 to support development of the new Judi and Bill Leonard Institute for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Wellness at Mission Hospital. Tournament sponsors included Audi Mission Viejo/Infiniti of Mission Viejo/Volvo Cars Mission Viejo, Ira Hermann of Capstone Partners Financial, Airgas USA LLC, Diversified Thermal Services Inc., Healthcare Design & Construction LLC, Meyer & Reeder Inc., Mission Hospital’s emergency department physician group and WP Electric & Communications Inc.
Transformational Gift
The Argyros Foundation is the largest financial supporter to date of the renovation and expansion of Mariners Christian School in Costa Mesa. It contributed $3 million to capital campaign Bright Future: The Campaign for Mariners Christian School, funding the Argyros Center for Worship and Performing Arts, a 6,770-square-foot space with tiered seating for 900 people.
“Mariners Christian School is known for providing outstanding academic and spiritual preparation for children in our community,” said Julia Argyros. “We applaud their determination, dedication and vision.”
Julia and George Argyros’ grandson, George III, known by nickname G3, is a third-grader at Mariner’s Christian school, and their grandson Gunther, son of Stephanie Argyros, president of Arnel Estates, attended the school.
In addition to the Argyros center, the expansion includes eight classrooms, a redesigned gym, a state-of-the-art security system, installation of an elevator and two fully outfitted Makerspaces, complete with a CAD design studio where students can strengthen STEM skills.
Mariners Christian School has raised $8.7 million toward a $19 million goal, the first phase completely financed before construction starts.
Help Starts at HomeAid
HomeAid Orange County celebrated the one-year anniversary of the first-of-its-kind Family CareCenter on Aug. 4. The center, operated by Mercy House, was largely supported by a $1 million gift from the Pacific Life Foundation and $500,000 from William and Willa Dean Lyon and William Lyon Homes.
The development team included Driver SPG, Urban Arena and Pacific Western Bank.
HomeAid provides families experiencing homelessness access to year-round emergency housing and support services. The organization serves up to 16 families daily at the 56-bed, 10,000-square-foot center. The facility was the first project in Orange County developed under provisions of a state law passed in 2008 encouraging more housing with support services for people in need.
Since it opened in July of last year, the center has served more than 120 families.
Good Sport
Sportwear brand TravisMathew partnered with the Orange County Rescue Mission to host the OC Rescue Mission Invitational presented by TravisMathew, a fundraising golf tournament held at SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach. The July 27 event raised more than $205,000 to support services offered to Orange County Rescue Mission residents.
Golf enthusiasts were offered event package options for the event that included opportunities to enjoy a game of golf for two, on-course food and beverages provided by Ola Mexican Kitchen and Mahé Restaurant, among others, a cocktail reception, catered dinner, an ’80s tribute concert by Knyght Ryder, a TravisMathew shopping experience, and a live auction.
“The Orange County Rescue Mission is a local charity near and dear to our hearts,” said TravisMathew co-founder and Chief Executive Travis Brasher. “Giving back is at the core of the TravisMathew culture. We’re thankful to be part of a community that’s so willing to positively impact those who need it most.”
Bits & Pieces
On July 27, more than 100 employees from accounting firm RSM participated in its annual volunteer day at Olive Crest, helping beautify buildings and raising money to support Olive Crest programs … Scholars Hope Foundation received a $5,000 donation from the NFL Foundation requested by Tony Gonzalez, a former Kansas City Chief and Huntington Beach High School alum who’s been affiliated with Scholars Hope for several years … Club Pilates partnered with Miracles for Kids by donating $30 for every person who joined one of its California studios, raising more than $31,000 for the organization.
