November 2009

National Philanthropy Day

In honor of National Philanthropy Day, MOMS Orange County would like to extend our deepest appreciation to every individual who has extended themselves to us and believed in our mission.  We are so very grateful for the many compassionate hearts that inspire us to continue on to do the work we do.  Your acts of [Read More]

November 18th, 2009|

Funding News

St Joseph Health System Foundation Supports MOMS Orange County Childhood Obesity Prevention Efforts MOMS Orange County received $50,000 for its Childhood Obesity Prevention—Early Intervention Project from the St. Joseph Health System Foundation.  The grant award is part of the St. Joseph Health System Foundation’s Wellness and Prevention Initiative and will support expanded breastfeeding education for [Read More]

November 6th, 2009|

Community Snapshot

MOMS Orange County clients smile for the camera with Aimee Vu and Senator Lou Correa at a Child Car Seat & Training Fair on October 3, 2009.  Through a grant from State Farm Insurance, 49 car seats were installed with one-on-one safety training for families.  The event was hosted by Senator Correa's office in partnership [Read More]

November 5th, 2009|

The holidays are just around the corner…

Help make the holidays more joyful this year by adopting a family through MOMS Orange County! Adopt-a-Family Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)       What is it? Adopt-a-Family is MOMS Orange County’s annual holiday giving event to benefit our clients and their families. How are recipients chosen? MOMS Orange County serves nearly 3,500 families each [Read More]

November 3rd, 2009|

MOMS Orange County in the News

MOMS Orange County was one of eight grantees featured in The California Wellness Foundation's Fall 2009 Grantee Magazine for its cover story, "Riding Out the Storm." In the Wake of the Recession, Eight TCWF Grantee Leaders Share Their Stories of Survival and Their Strategies for Emerging Stronger Than Ever *click here to read more* MOMS [Read More]

November 3rd, 2009|

Be a MOMS Orange County “Fan” on Facebook

MOMS Orange County has ventured into the Social Networking arena with a Facebook Fan Page!  Social Networking refers to people with some shared characteristics associating together, and social networks or "social networking sites", such as Facebook, is one venue where this happens. If you're already on Facebook, please look for us and become a Fan!  [Read More]

November 3rd, 2009|

Halloween Giving with Disneyland Resort!

For the past 4 years, MOMS Orange County has been selected as the charity recipient of the annual Disneyland Resort’s Little Monsters event–an exciting night for all the cast members and their families! As dusk settled over Disney’s California Adventure Park, the buzz of anticipation emanated from the eager children [Read More]

November 3rd, 2009|

March of Dimes Global Report – Premature Births

According to a recent white paper report on premature births worldwide by the March of Dimes, North America (Canada and the United States combined) has the world’s second-highest premature birth rate in the world at 10.6%, second to Africa’s 11.9% of preterm births each year.  It was also reported that the rate of preterm birth [Read More]

November 2nd, 2009|
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