We are a diverse organization working to promote civic, philanthropic, cultural and educational interests within our community through the spirit of volunteerism. We are proud to be involved in a wide variety of community programs, philanthropies and charities. (Scroll down to view.)
Advocates for Children
Team Timmaree
This non-profit was created in memory of a club member’s granddaughter. Team Timmaree makes rock painting kits for children who are hospitalized at CHOC hospital. Our club helps with fundraising done by Team Timmaree for CHOC. To date over $300,000 has been raised. Garden of Innocence Giving Children Hope March of Dimes Threads of Love |
Art
Student Art Contest - Each year we host an annual Art Contest, with several artistic categories of competition (drawing, painting, photography and 3-D art). We awarded about $5,000 last year, including a $500 Best of Show Award!
Art in the Community Orange District Art Festival YLWC Collector of the Month YLWC Mosaic |
Conservation
Ronald McDonald House - Club members save pull tabs from aluminum soda cans which are delivered to the Ronald McDonald House in Orange. The tabs are recycled and the money raised from recycling helps cover expenses of families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their child receives vital medical care.
Legacy Rose Garden Penny Pines Program |
Domestic Violence
OC Slippers of Serenity -
Our club collects donations of toiletries, slippers, and other items to local womens’ abuse shelters. Last year, we collected backpacks w/ school supplies and new socks and underwear for the women and children at the Women’s Transitional Living Shelter in Fullerton. OC Human Options OC Trafficking Survivors Sweet Serenity |
Education |
Home Life |
Read Across America Read Aloud Program - Throughout the school year, a dedicated group of club members visit a local elementary school library weekly and read aloud students in kindergarten - 3rd grade. The books read are selected by either the club member or the librarian. In March, we visit their classrooms to read in support of “Read Across America Day” (aka Dr. Seuss Day). Box Tops for Education College Scholarships - We are proud to support our local community by awarding academic and vocational college scholarships, and by sponsoring students to attend leadership seminars. Last year, we awarded about $25,000 in scholarships. HOBY Seminar JOYA Scholars Literacy/Libraries |
Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) - Each year, the YLWC team participates in the local Relay-for-Life fundraising event, raising money through donations, pledges, bake sale, and auction items. The funds go toward the fight against cancer and cancer research. For several years, YLWC has been the one of the highest dollar-amount contributors to our local event. H.I.S. House Placentia (Homeless Intervention Shelter) PYLUSD Family Support SmileMakers (Counsel on Aging) - In December we participate in OC Council on Aging’s senior holiday project for elderly men and women residing in local assisted living or care facilities. Club members volunteer to individually purchase, wrap and deliver requested gifts (robe, slippers, jacket, blouse, etc.) for someone who might not otherwise receive a holiday gift. W.O.W (Women Out Walking) |
Public Issues
11th MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) - To support Yorba Linda’s adoption of the 11th MEU, YLWC works on projects during the year. Our sewing group makes barracks bags (razors, shave gel, toothbrush, etc.) for returning Marines. We sponsor single Marines to attend the Marine Corps Ball and spearhead a GoFundMe collection for YL residents to “adopt” additional Marines. We fill goodie bags for children attending the 11th MEU’s holiday party and members go to Camp Pendleton to help decorate.
Cool-Ties for Active Troops
Navajo Christmas - YLWC provides holiday gift bags to children (ages 2-12) living on the Navajo Reservation in Klagatoh, Arizona. These gift-wrapped bags are filled by our members with small personal items, games, coloring books, crayons, winter hats & gloves, etc.
Sew Kind - Hand-crafted and sewn items are collected and donated to CHOC, Crittenton Children’s Home, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, and others. Items include: knit/crocheted hats for cancer patients; trauma bears (delivered to police depts.); hospital gowns for terminally-ill patients; upbeat pillowcases for CHOC patients, and items for CHOC’s Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (receiving blankets, nursing pads, etc.).
Troopons - Troopons is a easy project where we cut and collect manufacturers coupons in the above categories, count up the value and send them to Florida where they are shipped to military bases all over the world for our military families to use.
Veterans First
Wreaths Across America
Cool-Ties for Active Troops
Navajo Christmas - YLWC provides holiday gift bags to children (ages 2-12) living on the Navajo Reservation in Klagatoh, Arizona. These gift-wrapped bags are filled by our members with small personal items, games, coloring books, crayons, winter hats & gloves, etc.
Sew Kind - Hand-crafted and sewn items are collected and donated to CHOC, Crittenton Children’s Home, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, and others. Items include: knit/crocheted hats for cancer patients; trauma bears (delivered to police depts.); hospital gowns for terminally-ill patients; upbeat pillowcases for CHOC patients, and items for CHOC’s Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (receiving blankets, nursing pads, etc.).
Troopons - Troopons is a easy project where we cut and collect manufacturers coupons in the above categories, count up the value and send them to Florida where they are shipped to military bases all over the world for our military families to use.
Veterans First
Wreaths Across America
International Outreach |
Women's History
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