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COX CHARITIES TO AWARD $60,000 IN GRANTS TO ORANGE COUNTY AND PALOS VERDES NONPROFITS

COX CHARITIES TO AWARD $60,000 IN GRANTS TO ORANGE COUNTY AND PALOS VERDES NONPROFITS Organizations focused on K-12 STEM education, conservation and sustainability, and military and veterans are encouraged to apply May 9-31  ORANGE COUNTY AND PALOS VERDES, CALIF. – April 25, 2022 – Local nonprofits focused on K-12 STEM education, conservation and sustainability, and military and veterans are encouraged to apply for a Cox Charities Community Grant from May 9-31. A total of $60,000 is available for

OC Microbusiness Grant Opportunity!

We will start accepting online application on Monday, May 9, 2022.  Please note, we will be leaving the online portal open until we have full disbursed all of the funding.    We will also be offering biweekly zoom sessions to allow applicants to ask questions, etc.  he link to the zoom sessions will be published on the webpage shortly.  Here is the link to the webpage and application: https://www.oconestop.com/orange-county-microbusiness-grants

Orange County High School &College Student Career Fair

GWC FREE Summer Auto Tech classes

Weekend Trolley is Back!

Weekend Trolley is Back!The downtown Trolley is back with Saturday and Sunday service. Daily service begins May 27th. Post Date: 04/22/2022 Ride the Trolley (for free!) on Saturdays and Sundays in April and May. Daily service will begin on May 27th for the Summer. The Blue Line (Outlets -- Dana Point) will also begin on May 27th. Visit the City's Trolley home page for route maps, schedules, and the Trolley Tracker!  

Help Kids in Our Community Build Great Futures

At the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, we enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Each year, we serve more than 700 children from our community across our wide array of programs that help each child be academically successful, live healthy lifestyles, and become good citizens. The most important time in a child’s life is from the end of school until their parents come home. We fill out-of-school time

San Clemente Village Looking for Volunteers

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! San Clemente Village is a non-profit organization that provides the Senior residents of San Clemente with services that they need to live an active, engaged lifestyle while remaining in their homes. Volunteers are always needed to provide:Transportation Services (to/from Doctors appointments, grocery shopping, errands, etc.)In-home social visitsHelp with tasks around the houseDog Walking/pet assistance                          For more information, please email:

Saddleback College Customer Service and Sales Training Program – Free

Saddleback College has been awarded a small workforce development grant from the OC Community Foundation. We have developed a Customer Service and Sales training program for all who are interested.The class offers the following: i. Customer service skills and marketing tools ii. Resume review and interview tips iii. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program iv. Students will have a higher chance of seeking employment with any company they desire v. There is no cost to

Win-Win Negotiation: How to Create the Best Deal for Both Parties

In an ideal contract negotiation, you and your counterparty are looking for a deal that will benefit you both. A positive agreement considers how each area of the deal could benefit or cost both parties and looks for as many fair and equitable compromises as possible. You come out of these deals with a prosperous outcome and a strong positive relationship with your counterparty.  How can you look for positives to benefit your counterparty while still maintaining your bottom line? What do you do if the

Cox Partners With Saddleback College To Create a Talent Pipeline

Cox Partners With Saddleback College To Create a Talent Pipeline$150,000 awarded to Saddleback College by Orange County Community Foundation  Orange County, Calif. – January 24, 2022 – The Workforce Development Initiative is well underway thanks to the considerable support of the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) through its Henry W. & Ellen R. Warne Family Endowment Fund. The fund was founded to support educational institutions like Saddleback College in Orange County, California. In 2021,