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Make A Donation
Help foster mutual understanding among residents to eliminate prejudice, intolerance and discrimination, thus making Orange County a better place for ALL people to live, work and do business.
A message from our Executive Director, Rusty Kennedy:
For over 40 years, OC Human Relations has helped make Orange County a safe place for ALL people to live. In the early years, the work was done through the OC Human Relations Commission. As the county grew and the need became greater, the non-profit organization OC Human Relations Council was born, allowing for greater impact.
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we have benefited from corporate and individual donations for which we are very grateful. Today, we deeply appreciate the funding provided to us by the County of Orange through various grants. While maintaining a solid relationship with the County through our support of the OC Human Relations Commission, OC Human Relations is now entirely funded as a non-profit organization.
As we move forward, we encourage you to continue or even expand your partnership with us. It is essential that we have a solid "human relations infrastructure" in our county. For many, the concept of a "human relations infrastructure" is little understood, but is it as critical as a storm drain is to rainwater. Without relationships built on trust over years, when crises come, society is ill equipped to respond and reestablish calm and safety.
OC Human Relations provides the necessary infrastructure to face challenges that occur through struggles between emerging and existing communities. So whether the crisis is over the death of a severely mentally ill homeless man or the backlash against innocent Muslim and Arab residents after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, OC Human Relations plays a vital, yet sometimes overlooked role in making Orange County a safe place for ALL people to live.
We invite you to learn more about our programs and services and ask for your help to make Orange County safer for everyone. There are many ways you can join us.
Rusty Kennedy, Executive Director, March 6, 2012
What Your Support Provides:
Your support assists OC Human Relations to create safe and inclusive communities, develop diverse leaders, provide dispute resolution services and build understanding and respect. Did you know:
- A $35 donation makes you a member of OC Human Relations
- $50 provides a mediation appointment to people in conflict
- $100 helps a student participate in the BRIDGES school program
- $250 sends a student to the BRIDGES 5-day leadership camp *
- $1,000 helps publish the annual hate crime report
 Now, more than ever, OC Human Relations depends upon the support of caring individuals like you. Your contributions help to ensure that our programs continue to make a significant impact in your community.
* Student leader, Doan Bui, has written a heartfelt article about how attending BRIDGES Leadership Camp has inspired her to embrace diversity and promote equality. She says, "I never knew how much I could learn from the cultures and experiences of others in just one short week." Read the entire article here.
How to Donate:
1. PayPal
Click on the button below to make a one-time donation through paypal.
2. Monthly Pledge
3. Mail-in
Please click, print and mail in the form with your donation.
4. Make A Lasting Difference - Leave a Legacy
By making bequests and other "planned gifts," you can continue to help OC Human Relations make an important difference in your community. Contact Barbara Hunt 714.834.7181 for more information.
OC Human Relations is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our tax ID number is 33-0438086. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. For more information please see our listing on Guide Star.
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