Late UCLA football coach Terry Donahue honored at KidWorks luncheon

NEWPORT BEACH - A quote attributed to late UCLA football coach Terry Donahue was repeated Thursday at the annual KidWorks Foundation for Success luncheon.

Chefs Event Provides Good Food For A Great Cause

NEWPORT BEACH - KidWorks 2nd Annual Festival of Chefs raises an impressive $820,000 for KidWorks programs at the Newport Beach Country Club.

KidWorks Welcomes New Board Members

SANTA ANA - KidWorks welcomes Willie Du, Emily Mandrup and Pat Merrell to serve on the board of directors.

USHSM Health Share Leads KidWorks’ Program Encouraging Healthy Convos on Faith and Health

SANTA ANA - UHSM announced its initiative with KidWorks’ Ignite Youth Leadership Program (IYLP). This program will further strengthen UHSM's mission of uniting the community to healthy conversations around faith and empowerment.

KidWorks helps OC’s Kids Succeed

Newport Beach - Festival of OC Chefs fundraiser at Newport Beach Country Club will help KidWorks inspire and guide Santa Ana kids from Pre-K to B.A. 

Rosé on The Bay Nets $4K for Nonprofit KidWorks

NEWPORT BEACH - The second annual Rosé on the Bay friend-raiser, held recently at the bayfront Lido Isle home of Karen Cook, brought nearly 50 women together in support about KidWorks. Though not promoted as a fundraiser, an opportunity drawing held at the event netted $4,000 for the organization.

KW Pickleball Tournament raises $40K for KidWorks

NEWPORT BEACH – Over 60 motivated Orange County women, including many players from Newport Beach, returned to the courts to play for a purpose in the 2021 Women's Pickleball Tournament

KW Foundation for Success Virtual Luncheon is named to the Top 5 luncheons in Orange County

SANTA ANA – KidWorks luncheon is the #3 highest grossing fundraiser in Orange County in 2020, an honor they have achieved for the past five years in a row.

KidWorks raises $10,000 in first annual pickleball tournament in Newport Beach

SANTA ANA - More than $10,000 was raised at a recent pickleball tournament in Newport Beach for KidWorks, a nonprofit based in Santa Ana that provides preschool and after-school programs for students.

Santa Ana non-profit providing meals to hundreds of families impacted by COVID-19

SANTA ANA - In collaboration with Feed SoCal, Kid Works organization helps feed local children and families facing hardship during the pandemic.

David B. is KidWorks Longest Serving Intern

SANTA ANA - David Benavides started as an intern over 25 years ago. He didn’t anticipate that his internship would carry forward more than two decades later.

KidWorks asks Orange Countians to open hearts, wallets for “Igniting Potential” Giving Day

SANTA ANA - KidWorks has again partnered with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) on “Igniting Potential,” an iheartoc collaborative Giving Day to support the youth of Orange County set for Wednesday, Sept. 18.

KidWorks Advisory Council Member Recognized As One of OC’s Power Women In Real Estate

SANTA ANA - KidWorks Advisory Council member was honored by BizNow as one of the top women in the Commercial Real Estate industry.

KidWorks to Honor Longtime Supporters Heidi and Ruben Mendoza at Annual Luncheon

SANTA ANA - KidWorks, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit that provides academic, spiritual and leadership programs for underserved children and teens, will present its 2019 Dan Donahue Leadership Award to longtime KidWorks friends Heidi and Ruben Mendoza.

KidWorks Golf Classic raises over $230,000 for College Success Initiative

Newport Coast - The 2019 KidWorks Golf Classic was a great success raising close to $235,000 to support KidWorks College Success Initiative.  Thanks to all are golfers and sponsors who helped to make this year’s tournament a great success!

Financial Advisor volunteers with elementary students while counseling Orange County’s affluent families.

IRVINE - Silversage Advisors CEO Jeff Garell has found joy and passion by helping students secure their future through quality education.

KidWorks Campus Crash points students towards college 

SANTA ANA - KidWorks, Campus Crash helps 1st generation, low-income students set their sights towards college through college visits and prep programs.

KW Foundation for Success Luncheon is named to the Top 5 luncheons in Orange County 

SANTA ANA – KidWorks luncheon is the #3 highest grossing fundraiser in Orange County in 2018.

KW Raises over $750,000 at Foundation Luncheon 

SANTA ANA – The 2018 KidWorks’ Foundation for Success (FFS) Luncheon, held Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Doubletree Hotel in Santa Ana, raised $748,000 to help fund after-school education and leadership development programs conducted by the nonprofit headquartered in central Santa Ana.

KidWorks honors Newport Coast philanthropist at 2018 Foundation for Success Luncheon

SANTA ANA – a Santa Ana-based nonprofit that provides academic, spiritual and leadership programs for underserved children and teens, will present its prestigious 2018 Dan Donahue Leadership Award to Steven L. Craig at the KidWorks’ 12th annual Foundation for Success Luncheon.

SAGE Scholar/UCI Student interns at KidWorks through Ueberroth Foundation scholarship program

SANTA ANA – UCI Senior Carolyne Villaescusa is a first generation college student and SAGE Scholar who is giving back to the community through her internship at KidWorks.

Igniting Potential Giving Day raises $45,514 for KidWorks in 24 hours

SANTA ANA – In collaboration with the Orange County Community Foundation and 11 other youth focused non-profits, KidWorks raises funds for our College Success Initiative.  

Steve Craig honored as 2018 Dan Donahue Leadership Award Honoree

SANTA ANA – KidWorks recognizes longtime KidWorks supporter as the Dan Donahue Leadership award recipient.  

KidWorks Golf Classic raises record $270,000 for their College Success Initiative.

NEWPORT BEACH – Thanks to the generosity of Title Sponsor Michael F. Harrah and Caribou Industries, and other key tournament sponsors, including Wells Fargo, CBRE and Lyon Living, the 6th Annual KidWorks Classic Golf Tournament earned a record $270,000 for their College Success Initiative.

Camille Strader: KidWorks 2018 Volunteer of the Year

SANTA ANA – KidWorks honors Newport Beach resident for her outstanding service to KidWorks. 

Musician Joe Cristina uses his talents to serve the students of KidWorks

SANTA ANA – When Joe Cristina decided to dedicate his musical talents to God, he had no idea how much he would be blessed.

Community Leaders Read to KidWorks Students

SANTA ANA – Leaders from throughout the community read Dr. Seuss books to KidWorks preschool students in honor of National Reading Week. 

Saint Andrew's Church continues to be blessed by KidWorks Partnership

NEWPORT BEACH - St. Andrew's Presbyterian church partnership with KidWorks continues to transform the lives of KidWorks students and the church parishioners. 

KidWorks Golf Classic to support After School Programs 

Santa Ana - The Sixth Annual KidWorks Golf Classic to raise much-needed funds for programs that change the lives of youth living in Santa Ana.

Benavides advocates for the community over his lifetime

SANTA ANA – KidWorks Executive Director, David Benavides advocates for the community he lives in. 

Orange County donors raise more than $768,000 during KidWorks Foundation for Success Luncheon

SANTA ANA – The 2017 KidWorks’ Foundation for Success (FFS) Luncheon, held Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Doubletree Hotel in Santa Ana, again set a record by raising more than $768,000 to help fund after-school education and leadership development programs conducted by the nonprofit headquartered in central Santa Ana.

KidWorks Foundation for Success Luncheon raises more than $768,000 

SANTA ANA – KidWorks hosts its most successful Foundation for Success Luncheon raising $768,000 for After School Programs

Giving Thanks For OC Charities That Serve Community Needs

SANTA ANA – KidWorks highlighted as an outstanding O.C. nonprofits dedicated to lifting those suffering out of dire circumstances and providing both hope and a path to a better life.

1,000 Turkeys Donated To KidWorks Families This Season

SANTA ANA – Thanks to the generosity of Orange County businesses and organizations, approximately 1,000 frozen turkeys were distributed on Saturday, November 18 to families in need served by the nonprofit KidWorks of Santa Ana.

KidWorks Foundation for Success Luncheon raises more than $768,000 and honors Newport Beach philanthropist

SANTA ANA – The 2017 KidWorks’ Foundation for Success (FFS) Luncheon, held Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Doubletree Hotel in Santa Ana, again set a record by raising more than $768,000 to help fund after-school education and leadership development programs conducted by the nonprofit headquartered in central Santa Ana.

KidWorks Youth are on roll

SANTA ANA – KidWorks are working to get more skate parks to make Santa Ana a more active and safe community. 

Former Navy Seal and Best Selling Author to speak at KidWorks Foundation for Success Luncheon

SANTA ANA – Huntington Beach resident, author and former Navy SEAL Chad Williams will be the keynote speaker for a fundraiser benefiting KidWorks, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit, on Nov. 2.

KidWorks works to make Santa Ana a more walkable City

SANTA ANA – KidWorks, as part of the Santa Ana Active Streets (SAAS) is working alongside other organizations to make our community more active. 

KidWorks featured as one of OC's Tutoring Success Stories

SANTA ANA – KidWorks is highlighted in Parenting OC Magazine as one of the great resources for students in Orange County. 

Amplían recursos para KidWorks en Santa Ana

Santa Ana - Más de 200 niños y jóvenes podrán inscribirse este año escolar en los nuevos espacios de KidWorks, una organización sin fines de lucro que ofrece programas académicos para niños jóvenes y adultos.

KidWorks Foundation to honor David A. Pyle at luncheon

SANTA ANA - KidWorks, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit that provides academic, spiritual and leadership programs for underserved children and teens, will present its 2017 Dan Donahue Leadership Award to David A. Pyle, a philanthropist and founder and CEO of American Career College of West Coast University.

David Pyle named as KidWorks Foundation For Success Luncheon Honoree 

SANTA ANA - KidWorks, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit that provides academic, spiritual and leadership programs for underserved children and teens, will present its 2017 Dan Donahue Leadership Award to David A. Pyle, a philanthropist and founder and CEO of American Career College of West Coast University.