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WomanSage Links to selected non-profits that provide services to women in Orange County, California. Here is a list of some of our WomanSage Links:
www.ckwellnesscenter.org
At the Cordelia Knott Center for Wellness our focus is on healing and health. We believe the whole person -- Body, Mind and Spirit are equally important when making choices to restore or improve health. Our commitment is to broaden the meaning of healing and preventive health care offering community education, workshops and holistic services that promote emotional and spiritual healing for all people, living with cancer or another illness, their families as well as the healthy community.
www.wise-investors.org
The Mission of WISE, Women Investing In Security and Education, is to provide opportunities and expertise for the financial education of women in a friendly and non-intimidating environment. WISE provides varying venues to accomplish financial education from basic finances and thrift concepts to more sophisticated money management.
www.mariposacenter.org
Mariposa Women and Family Center provides high quality, caring, affordable mental health and recovery counseling, life skills education, and supportive services to women and families. Our mission is to help them make positive changes in their lives and empower them to become healthier, happier, and more productive. A center for healing and hope, Mariposa treats those it serves with dignity and respect and helps them create a better future for themselves and the community.
www.whw.org
The mission of Women Helping Women is to provide professional business apparel, image consulting and employment search support to aid low-income women in attaining and sustaining employment. Through our donors, volunteers and staff, we provide a positive and supportive environment for Orange County women in transition.
www.workingwardrobes.org
Working Wardrobes, an independent, nonprofit organization, helps men and women in crises re-enter the workforce through wardrobing and career development.
www.caregiveroc.org
The Caregiver Resource Center of Orange County - Helping family caregivers and community master the challenges of caregiving.
www.npfocc.org
The National Parkinson Foundation Orange County Chapter has as its primary purpose "to serve the community of Orange County through education, awareness, care, and support of research." This goal is accomplished through local support groups, periodic seminars, and a regular newsletter in addition to special projects such as these booklets. A second goal is "to provide resources through fund-raising endeavors that will contribute to the research effort to find a cure for Parkinson's disease."
www.AFSCenter.org
The Alzheimer's Family Services Center is committed to transforming dementia care from a 'nothing can be done' to a proactive approach. Whether it is through community and family education, caregiver support groups, or day services for participants, our priority is to provide families with the knowledge and support they need.
www.alzoc.org
The Alzheimer's Association of Orange County -- Making progress toward Alzheimer's cure, prevention and care.
www.rebuildingtogetheroc.org
Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest volunteer home repair organization in the country. Across Orange County, Rebuilding Together is dramatically changing neighborhoods and lives by helping deserving homeowners live independently in comfort and safety. Rebuilding Together provides home repair and modification services to low-income homeowner-residents throughout Orange County.
www.alz.uci.edu
Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia, UC Irvine
Medical advances over the last century have added additional years to our lives. Our mission is "to put life back into those years". We will achieve this objective by fostering inter-disciplinary research into the causes of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. We operate a full diagnostic and treatment clinic for dementia patients. To facilitate research, the Institute supports investigators by providing well-characterized patients who have volunteered for additional clinical or drug studies. The Institute also provides coded clinical data and autopsy tissues for research on the causes of neurodegeneration. We believe in nurturing and supporting the innovative power of individual investigators by providing resources and training to basic scientists and clinicians specializing in geriatrics.
www.officeonaging.ocgov.com/downwithfalls.asp
The Down with Falls Coalition's mission is to raise community awareness in Orange County by promoting comprehensive strategies to reduce the risk of falling. Funded by a grant from the Archstone Foundation.
www.officeonaging.ocgov.com
The Orange County Office on Aging is the official government resource for services for seniors in Orange County.
www.coaoc.org
The Orange County Council on Aging provides free programs to Orange County vulnerable and disabled adults and their caregivers regardless of income or ethnicity
www.acacia-services.org
Acacia Adult Day Services is a non-profit organization in Orange County, California, established in 1979 to enable frail older adults, persons with Alzheimer's disease, and persons with disabilities to remain living more independently in the community through the use of supportive services.
www.southcountyseniors.org
The mission of South County Senior Services, Inc. is "to provide resources for seniors to maintain their independence and quality of life." SCSS is a non profit, public benefit 501 (C)(3) organization located in Laguna Woods, California. Since 1975 we have been providing critical services, resources, and programs to the low income senior of South Orange County.
www.feedoc.org
The mission of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County: We are working to eliminate hunger in Orange County. We solicit and coordinate donations, grants, fundraising, food drives, food rescue, gleaning and volunteers to supply food, education and advocacy for the hungry through non-profit partners and direct feeding programs. We constantly seek innovative and cost-effective ways to reach more people. We can always use volunteers.
www.nawbo-oc.com
The National Association of Women Business Owners, NAWBO-OC is the premier educational and networking resource for local women business owners and professionals. Our objectives include promoting the growth, stability, and profitability of women-owned businesses in Orange County. With over 300 members, NAWBO-OC is committed to enhancing the overall success of women business owners by providing our members encouragement and support, networking opportunities, educational programs, and professional development.