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
On Jan. 19, Irvine Co., led by chairman and owner Donald Bren, presented Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) with a $2 million check as part of its Excellence in Education Enrichment Fund. This contribution, part of a 20-year, $45 million funding commitment by Irvine Co., enables IUSD to maintain the highest level of arts, music and science education in times of constrained local and state budgets, and invest in new educational platforms and technologies.
Philanthropy
Calmoseptine Inc., a Huntington Beach-based maker of ointments and other skin products, has reached a milestone: $1 million donated to the American Red Cross.
Philanthropy
Blind Children’s Learning Center (BCLC), together with Johnson & Johnson Vision, hosted an interactive, employee-organized virtual event in support of the children and families BCLC serves on Oct. 26. The event took part in at-home activities designed by an Orientation & Mobility Specialist and Teacher of the Visually Impaired at BCLC. Attendees had the opportunity to blindfold themselves before attempting tasks that may prove difficult for people with limited or no vision, including placing a fitted sheet, pouring a drink and navigating a staircase.
Philanthropy
Anaheim-based Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) is donating $150,000 to more than 50 Southern California businesses and their employees, as well as two nonprofit organizations as part of its “Merry Givemas” event, held Dec. 18.
Dancing, Singing to New Beat
Performing Arts School Resumes In-Person Classes, Offers Community Outreach
Artful efforts
Chance Theater’s Voice is Heard
Anaheim Arts Spot Launches New Campaign
Last year, the Chance Theater in Anaheim hosted a production of the award-winning musical Ragtime.
YMCA Helps with Family, School Support
Child Care, Distance Learning for Employers
As school resumes, the majority of Orange County’s children will be starting via a distance and/or hybrid learning program.
Meet Five that Have Met The Coronavirus Challenge
Homeless-Focused Groups Continue to Serve
COVID-19 has caused turmoil in virtually every aspect of society and brought to the forefront the social imbalances that nonprofits have been fighting for years. As the corona-virus crisis stretches into its sixth month, Orange County nonprofits and the people they serve are in the battle of their lives, as hunger and the risk of homelessness grow to levels never seen before.
FarmBox to Table
Produce Collaboration Raises Funds, Combats Food Insecurity
You open the box and the first thing you notice is the range of colors before you—rich greens, bright yellow, cheerful orange, deep purple, all interspersed with specs of soft white.