OCPA is hosting another donation drive, in partnership with the Orangewood Foundation. The Orangewood Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports at-risk youth, foster youth, and young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. They provide a variety of resources, including health & wellness, life skills training, mentorship, educational support and housing assistance. Their mission is to equip young people with the tools and resources they need to thrive in adulthood and successfully transition into independent living. 

The Orangewood Foundation has seen an increased amount of young people in need of resources including hygiene products and pantry foods. They expressed their appreciation for OCPA's support in advancing their mission. 

OCPA will be collecting donations at the April 9, 2025 General Meeting, Hilton Hotel Costa Mesa from 6:00pm-8:00pm, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Register to attend April's General Meeting HERE. 

Essential products that are needed include:

(For hygiene kits)

Shampoo

Conditioner (or 2-1 bottle Shampoo & Conditioner)

Bar soap or body wash

Loofah or washcloths

Toothpaste

Toothbrush

Deodorant

Disposable razors

Shaving cream

Lotion

Menstrual Products

Face Wash

Combs/brushes

Cotton Swabs

*See flyer for list of additional hygiene essentials: Hygiene Essentials List for Kits - Orangewood Foundation.pdf

(For pantry)

Canned meats/soups/beans/stews/chili/vegetables/fruits

Rice/pasta/pasta sauce/ramen/mac&cheese

Nuts/mixes/protein & granola bars/jerky/peanut butter/jelly or jam/

*See flyer with list of additional pantry essentials: Pantry Essentials List - Orangewood Foundation.pdf

*Food must be shelf-stable / non-perishable and not expired.

Visit here for more information about Orangewood Foundation 

If you have donations but cannot attend the General Meeting, or for any questions, please email Pro Bono Chair Lorena Hughes at lorenahughes.ocpa@gmail.com