The stories of Orange County philanthropy.

Real stories from the people doing the work in Orange County. Pick an act or read them all.

All Stories

Act I — Vision

Act II — Unity

Act III — Proof

Matthew Wadlinger 10/26/26 Matthew Wadlinger 10/26/26

More Than a Marathon: How a 22-Year Partnership Became a Community Movement

Matthew Wadlinger 10/19/26 Matthew Wadlinger 10/19/26

10,000 by 2032: The Promise We Couldn't Keep Alone

Matthew Wadlinger 10/16/19 Matthew Wadlinger 10/16/19

Theatre as a Prescription for Connection

Everyone has a great story in them. The challenge is creating the space for people to discover it, share it, and have someone listen. That belief was at the heart of a new collaborative effort between South Coast Repertory and the University of California, Irvine…