Kim Haman
Columnist
Kim Haman is a columnist. She can be reached at luxury@ocbj.com or philanthropy@ocbj.com.
Phone: 949-833-8373
Recent Stories
Philanthropy
More than 400 guests gathered to celebrate the holiday season on Dec. 6 for Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ 46th Candlelight Concert.
Philanthropy
Nearly 750 philanthropy, business and community leaders gathered for Orange County Community Foundation’s (OCCF’s) 30th Anniversary annual meeting on Nov. 20.
Philanthropy
The 2019 KidWorks’ Foundation for Success luncheon, held Nov. 6 at the Doubletree Hotel in Santa Ana, raised more than $860,000 to help fund afterschool education and leadership development programs conducted by the nonprofit.
Philanthropy
Miracles for Kids raised a record-breaking $1.8 million at its signature annual Night of Miracles Gala on Oct. 12.
Philanthropy
Argyros Family Foundation’s President Julia Argyros, and Lisa Argyros, board member, surprised a crowd of more than 350 business leaders and CEOs with the announcement of a $10 million gift to Chapman University’s Argyros School’s endowment.
Philanthropy
Nearly 350 Orange County philanthropists, business leaders, and community members gathered on Sept. 28 in support of Discovery Cube Orange County, Santa Ana’s interactive, science-based, and STEM-focused children’s museum, for its 21st annual gala.
Philanthropy
Nearly 400 supporters of Laura’s House came together to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sept. 7 at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. The gala, themed “25 Years of Silver Linings,” netted $835,000 for services benefiting domestic violence victims, spanning residential shelter services, counseling and legal services, as well as prevention and community outreach programs.
Philanthropy
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 12th Annual Pipeline to a Cure took place on July 13 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa.
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Philanthropy
Community and real estate developer FivePoint Holdings LLC has created an opportunity for Orange County residents to be part of history by participating in Stories from the OC, an interactive experience and cultural archive that invites people to listen to and learn from each other’s life experiences. It debuted this month at Cadence Park in Irvine, part of FivePoint’s Great Park Neighborhoods, and continues through the end of the year at no cost to participants.