The stories of Orange County philanthropy.

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

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Act III — Vision

Act II — Unity

Act I — Proof

Matthew Wadlinger 11/9/26 Matthew Wadlinger 11/9/26

Young Adult Court: A Second Chance Built Through Partnership

Matthew Wadlinger 11/9/26 Matthew Wadlinger 11/9/26

A New Approach to Justice

Matthew Wadlinger 11/9/26 Matthew Wadlinger 11/9/26

Bridging, not Breaking: The OC Bridge Building Initiative

Matthew Wadlinger 11/9/26 Matthew Wadlinger 11/9/26

The OC Way: Turning a helpline into a lifeline

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 Underserved Youth Supported by 2032

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…