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OC Human Relations is a non-profit agency whose mission is to foster mutual understanding among residents and eliminate prejudice, intolerance and discrimination in order to make Orange County a better place for ALL people to live, work and do business.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities:

YOUTHSPEAK CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 19 
YouthSpeak Speech Contest 2010: OC Human Relations invites students in Grades 8 - 12 to prepare a short, inspirational speech on why young people should take a stand against oppression and injustice. Download a flyerNote: Scholarships now total $1,000! 

OC Mediation Conference takes place on March 19, 2010 at Coastline Community College - Garden Grove Facility.   For more information please visit the conference website or view the flyer.

Awards 39 Award Recipients Annunced.  Join us for Awards 39 us on May 6, 2010 as we honor some incredible individuals, schools and law enforcement projects! 

The next 32 hour Basic Mediation Certification Training starts April 21, 2010.

Dismayed by these incidents of rudeness, OC Human Relations brought together a group of students to discuss the issue. Their response was to develop a cross-generational campaign to challenge adults to treat each other with dignity and respect, hence, "What's Up with Adults?". Make sure to watch the video!

VOLUNTEER Silent Auction Coordinator Needed! This is a great opportunity for a dedicated volunteer to gain valuable work experience in a friendly, rewarding and motivating work environment.

The Orange County Human Relations Commission meets at 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the 2nd floor Boardroom, Bldg B, 1300 S. Grand, Santa Ana, 97205. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and to address the Commission on any topic relevant to its mission.

Watch our video about OC Human Relations:

Services:

Conflict: Do you have a neighbor to neighbor dispute? A small claims court matter? A landlord-tenant problem?
Call Peko Gomis at 714.567.5081.

Family and Divorce Mediation Services: Do you need assistance with divorce, child custody, property division, spousal support, parent/child conflicts or other family issues?  Call 714.567.7470

Hate Crime: Have you been victimized by a hate crime or incident? Know of someone who has? Call 1-888- NO 2 HATE.

We're In the News....

News Coverage of Mar 5, Walk In My Shoes   
- Garden Grove TV 3  News,  March 5, 2010 

Middle schoolers learn respect at WIMS 
- San Clemente Times, Feb 4, 2010  

Homework Club Helps Students Gain Edge in Classroom 
- San Clemente Times, Feb 4, 2010 

Immigrant Parents Step Out of the Shadows
- OC Register, Feb 4, 2010 

RSM Students Remember MLK
- OC Register, Feb 4, 2010 

San Clemente beach gets cleanup from local kids
- OC Register, Jan 29, 2010  

Kids sell enough lemonaid to raise $9,000
- OC Register, Jan 20, 2010 

San Clemente Communities Win $30,000 Grant
- OC Register, Jan 20, 2010 

Adults Behaving Badly Reprimanded by Teens
- OC Register, Dec 3, 2009 

OC Youth Conference Promotes Unity
- CBS2.COM, Nov 19, 2009 

New Group Aims to Boost San Clemente Social Services
- OC Register, Oct 29, 2009 

T-Shirt Project
- Working Strategies, Fall 2009

2009 Hate Crime Conference 
- Anaheim Examiner, Oct 2009

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Watch the Channel 3 News Story on the 2010 Middle School WALK IN MY SHOES 

Click HERE for a selection of human relations stories

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