Giving Back to the Community

As Orange Blossoms we are committed to providing humanitarian services for those in need within the community of Orange.

How We Serve Orange

Our two flagship programs target high-risk and underserved girls and children in the City of Orange. All programs are fully funded through our fundraising activities.

Project G.I.R.L.

With Project G.I.R.L., the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary reaches girls in need in the city of Orange.

Our programming targets high-risk and under-served girls with a focus to promote healthy growth, provide inspiration, teach self-respect and encourage literacy.

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rowth

Encouraging healthy physical and social development

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nspiration

Enlightening girls with positivity and hope

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espect

Teaching self-respect through exercise, positive body image, etc.

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iteracy

Providing girls and women with books and motivation to read

Building K.I.D.S.

Through Building K.I.D.S., the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary targets high-risk and underserved children with a focus to promote the importance of Knowledge-based programming, help define a strong sense of personal Identity, encourage the Development of physical and social activity and aid in the process of growing into Self-reliant individuals.

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nowledge

Knowledge-based programming that builds on learning

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dentity

Helping children define a strong sense of personal identity

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evelopment

Encouraging physical and social development

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elf-Reliant

Aiding the process of growing into self-reliant individuals

Program Examples

During the first week of March, we hold an annual Storytelling & Book Give-A-Way event. Held in conjunction with the Orange Public Library, over 300 attendees come to hear Dr. Seuss storytelling and select a brand new book to take home. Supporting our literacy focus, the Orange Blossoms are looking forward to growing this event every year.

Assistance League of Orange provides new clothing, backpacks with essentials, books, shoe vouchers and grooming/hygiene kits to elementary schoolchildren in need. Orange Blossoms participate in the uniform distributions and providing books for the children.

Links to Learning provides grants for educational enrichment to assist teachers and administrators in the elementary schools of the Orange Unified School District. Funds may be used for equipment, field trips, or classroom aids not funded by (but approved by) the school district. Projects should directly benefit students and encourage interdisciplinary instruction and cooperative learning. Grants range from $100 to $1,000. Applications are usually available in the fall.

How We Fund Our Programs

The Orange Blossoms Auxiliary’s philanthropic programs are fully funded by our fundraising activities.

Taste of Orange

Our biggest fundraiser of the year. Held on the first Saturday of May, featuring live music, a silent auction, and tastings of food, beer, and wine from top local restaurants.

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Boutique Noël

The Orange Blossoms Kitchen features unique culinary accessories, packaged food mixes and dips, and fresh baked goods at the annual holiday boutique hosted by Assistance League of Orange.

Orange International Street Fair

The Orange Blossoms and Assisteens Auxiliary partner at this well-attended community event. Every 3 years, the Orange Blossoms operate a Beer Booth.

Interested in Participating?

If you are interested in participating in any of our programs, we would love to hear from you.