Project Youth OC

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors and Volunteers ! ✨🎄 This holiday season, joy filled the hearts of our youth and their families at our Holiday Gift Drive —thanks to YOU. Because of your generosity, we were able to make the season brighter for 200+ families across Orange County. Together, we not only delivered 500+ gifts but also shared hope, warmth, and community spirit. To all our supporters, volunteers, and partners: you are the magic behind our mission. Thank you for making this holiday season unforgettable. ❤️ Here’s to continuing this spirit of giving as we look ahead to 2025! From all of us at Project Youth OC—Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎁🌟 Santa Sleigh Sponsors Crowell & Moring The Simon Law Group North Pole Sponsors DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo - Injury Trial Attorneys Wesierski & Zurek LLP Reindeer Sponsors Aitken Aitken Cohn CDF Labor Law LLP Eagle Community Credit Union Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC Elf Sponsor Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP In-Kind Sponsors LA REINA MARKETS, LLC Array #ThankYou #HolidayGiftDrive #Gratitude #CommunityImpact #ProjectYouthOC #MerryChristmas

*Message from OC-ALA President Andrew McPhee* "Marija Gonzalez, Anne Uyeda and I attended the Project Youth OC Annual Meeting and accepted the 2024 Community Partnership Award for OC-ALA." "As we wrap up another outstanding year in our partnership with Project Youth OC through the Project SELF program, we are looking forward to helping more students in this program land summer internships in 2025. We are so thankful to all of the firms who are interested in joining us to make an impact in these students' lives next year. Many thanks to Laura Corona Marcum, Nancy Garcia and the rest of the amazing team at Project Youth OC for this incredible partnership and amazing award!"

Thank you, Everett Dorey, for your incredible support of Project Youth OC’s Holiday Toy Drive! Your generosity and commitment to giving back will help bring joy and hope to so many families this holiday season. We’re grateful for partners like you who make a meaningful impact in our community! #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #HolidayGiving

Project Youth OC is honored to have the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County Outstanding Fundraiser of the Year on our team! Congratulations Bianca Carranco on this well earned recognition. Your philosophy on fundraising beautifully aligns with our organization’s values and purpose and we cannot wait to see all that you’ll accomplish at PYOC!

Join Our Mission to Empower Youth! Project Youth OC is seeking a passionate and dedicated Case Manager to make a difference in the lives of young people. What We’re Looking For: A strong advocate for youth development. Experience in case management, social work, or counseling. Excellent organizational and communication skills. A collaborative mindset with a passion for community impact. Why Join Us? At Project Youth OC, we’re more than just an org —we’re a community committed to creating opportunities for growth, resilience, and hope. Be part of an organization that values innovation, inclusivity, and meaningful change. If you're ready to transform lives and be part of an incredible journey, we’d love to hear from you! Click here to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gDdPiaXv #Hiring #CaseManager #YouthEmpowerment #JoinOurTeam #SocialImpact

Join Our Mission to Empower Youth! Project Youth OC is seeking a passionate and dedicated Case Manager to make a difference in the lives of young people. What We’re Looking For: A strong advocate for youth development. Experience in case management, social work, or counseling. Excellent organizational and communication skills. A collaborative mindset with a passion for community impact. Why Join Us? At Project Youth OC, we’re more than just an org —we’re a community committed to creating opportunities for growth, resilience, and hope. Be part of an organization that values innovation, inclusivity, and meaningful change. If you're ready to transform lives and be part of an incredible journey, we’d love to hear from you! Click here to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gDdPiaXv #Hiring #CaseManager #YouthEmpowerment #JoinOurTeam #SocialImpact

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the American Board of Trial Advocates, Orange County Chapter (ABOTA - Orange County) for kicking off the giving season in the most impactful way! The Annual ABOTA-OC Holiday party collected nearly $6,000 for Project Youth OC! Your generosity is making the holidays a little brighter for our young people and their families this year. The alignment between ABOTA's commitment to justice, civility, and public service and the Project Youth OC mission is truly inspiring. Together, we’re creating stronger communities. Special thank you to ABOTA-OC's President, Pamela Liosi-Traut and CAL-ABOTA's Trial Lawyer of the Year, Eric V. Traut for being champions for youth! #ThankYou #ABOTA #ProjectYouthOC #CommunityImpact #HolidayGiving #YouthEmpowerment #LegalEducation #Legalcharities

Project Youth OC is thrilled to welcome Bianca Carranco as our new Director of Development & Communications! Bianca brings unmatched passion and a proven track record of success in nonprofit outreach, fundraising and communications. Her visionary leadership and authentic approach to storytelling has sparked inspiration and driven transformational growth over the span of her 14 year career. When asked what excites her most about joining Project Youth OC, Bianca shared: "Working alongside compassionate and passionate individuals who see people for who they truly are, and are driven by the desire to help families heal, gain life essential skills, and prosper—not just survive—excites me the most about joining PYOC. Our organization has so many champions behind it. We can maximize each relationship, align communication across all platforms, and ensure our stakeholders are aware of the impact our programs have. Momentum will propel us forward but strategy will sustain growth!" As a key member of Executive Leadership, Bianca will help us strengthen our brand, forge new partnerships, and secure critical resources to enhance the lives of the youth and families who seek our services. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the Project Youth OC team! #ProjectYouthOC #OrangeCounty #CommunityImpact #NonprofitLeadership

Project Youth OC is thrilled to welcome Bianca Carranco as our new Director of Development & Communications! Bianca brings unmatched passion and a proven track record of success in nonprofit outreach, fundraising and communications. Her visionary leadership and authentic approach to storytelling has sparked inspiration and driven transformational growth over the span of her 14 year career. When asked what excites her most about joining Project Youth OC, Bianca shared: "Working alongside compassionate and passionate individuals who see people for who they truly are, and are driven by the desire to help families heal, gain life essential skills, and prosper—not just survive—excites me the most about joining PYOC. Our organization has so many champions behind it. We can maximize each relationship, align communication across all platforms, and ensure our stakeholders are aware of the impact our programs have. Momentum will propel us forward but strategy will sustain growth!" As a key member of Executive Leadership, Bianca will help us strengthen our brand, forge new partnerships, and secure critical resources to enhance the lives of the youth and families who seek our services. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the Project Youth OC team! #ProjectYouthOC #OrangeCounty #CommunityImpact #NonprofitLeadership

Reflecting on a powerful day on Justice Center Way. The 7th Annual Essay Contest and Visual Arts Exhibition, "Voices from Within", reminded us all of the transformative power of self-expression and resilience. With over 80 submissions of art and essays from youth residing in Juvenile Hall, this event was more than a showcase—it was a platform for voices that often go unheard, offering profound insights into their lives, struggles, and dreams. “Education represents my redemption. I want to show others in similar situations that change is possible. It's my struggles that drive my path to success.” “The echoes of anger will fade into light, replaced by a vision that's shining and bright. I'll create a new chapter, filled with hope and delight, transforming the wrongs into something so right.” These words remind us that hope, determination, and opportunity can spark incredible change, even in the most challenging circumstances. Hosted by Project Youth OC, the office of Katrina Anne Foley and in collaboration with Orange County Probation, Orange County Department of Education and the O.C. Juvenile Justice Commission, this event underscores the importance of elevating the voices of ALL students—helping us understand their journeys and inspiring us to better support their futures. We are especially proud to have not one but two representatives on the Juvenile Justice Commission: Commissioner Silvestre L. Lopez and Commissioner Madelyn Rodriguez. Their leadership and commitment exemplify our shared mission to empower youth and foster pathways to transformation. To all the young people who participated: thank you for your courage, creativity, and vulnerability. Your voices matter, and your stories inspire us to do more and to do better.