Philanthropy
Giving Back to Our Community
At OCEBC, we are dedicated to empowering professionals in the employee benefits industry. But our commitment to service extends beyond our members—we also aim to give back to the broader Orange County community.
By leveraging our resources, connections, and collective passion to enact positive change, we help support these local organizations:
GRANTS WISHES
GRANTS WISHES was formed shortly after the passing of their son Grant, when Lori Sullivan was approached by a Physician at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) asking if she could help a child recently diagnosed with a relapse of cancer by granting him a second wish of a big TV for Christmas. Knowing the battle the boy was facing, Lori and her husband Craig agreed to help, using funds from a private memorial trust created in their sons name, hoping to bring a smile to the child’s face and help bring him the strength and courage he would need to face his second battle with cancer.
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The children that receive a wish from GRANTS WISHES are fighting a SECOND battle with cancer or undergoing long term treatments. They must have received a wish already from another organization when they were originally diagnosed with cancer, but this often happens very quickly into a child’s illness. GRANTS WISHES was brought about to address the times when cancer has relapsed (sometimes years after their first diagnosis) or when treatment is ongoing long term. These children face special challenges and often desperately need the mental and emotional “boost” that a second wish can provide. Difficult and painful treatments and long term care takes a toll on a child’s emotional state and sometimes receiving a wish is just what it takes to get them through an especially rough time.
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Working Wardrobes
Working Wardrobes is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey towards finding gainful employment. Since 1990, Working Wardrobes has made an indelible mark in the lives of its clients and in the community. The goal of the organization is to positively impact every client’s collective way of life, from economical, emotional, and environmental perspectives. Every year, Working Wardrobes serves approximately 5,000 job seekers by providing no-cost assessments, training and certifications, career coaching, individualized employment plans, and professional wardrobing services.
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In 2023, Working Wardrobes was recognized by the L.A. Times as one of the “Top Rated Workplaces in Southern California,” and by the Orange County Register as “Best of Orange County: Non-Profit Organization,” testaments to their unwavering commitment to both their clients and their dedicated staff, and of course, their community.
Working Wardrobes takes pride in being a catalyst for change in the professional lives of individuals, helping them not just find jobs but embark on fulfilling careers. This is made possible by the dedication and hard work of their incredibly mission-driven team, and their community of supporters: folks like you! You are the driving force behind the success stories and transformations that happen within the organization and local community.
The non-profit has committed itself to the values that define them – compassion, respect, and empowerment. It’s what motivates them to continue their mission of helping people overcome barriers to gainful employment. To learn about the ways you can get involved, please email DevelopmentTeam@workingwardrobes.org or visit workingwardrobes.org.
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