Central Orange County

The YWCA Central Orange County is part of a national organization, which for 150 years has been dedicated to meeting the needs of women and girls. Locally, the YWCA has served the community for over 90 years.

12.20.2012

An Exciting Transition

First Steps at Beverly's House will continue to serve young women from the foster care system for years to come. YWCA COC is excited to announce that we are transferring operations of the program to Orangewood Children's Foundation. For more information, click here.

3.12.2012

Congratulations Are In Order

Please join us in congratulating our Board President, Danielle Nava, on her recent appointment to the Fair Employment and Housing Commission.This is a huge accomplishment and we couldn't be more proud of the work that our president is accomplishing!

3.1.2012

We're In

We've officially moved into our new location at the First Presbyterian Church of Orange! Our address is now 191 N. Orange Street, Orange, CA 92866. All of our contact information, including our mailing address, remains unchanged.

2.2.2012

Our New Location!

We will be relocating across the street to the First Presbyterian Church of Orange. The address is 191 N. Orange Street, Orange, CA 92866. (Our mailing address will remain P.O. Box 689, Orange, CA 92856 and all other contact information will also remain unchanged.) For questions, please call us at 714.633.4950 or email us at info@ywcacoc.org.

1.6.2011

We're Moving

At the end of February, we'll be moving our administrative office. Contact information (mailing address, email addresses, our phone and fax numbers) will remain the same. Our programs will remain unchanged. More information on this exciting transition to follow!

12.20.2011

Overwhelming Support for Joanie's Purse Project

This holiday season, over 100 volunteers assisted with Joanie's Purse Project and we distributed almost 600 purses filled with toiletries to women in shelters and other support programs in Orange County. Thank you to our volunteers and donors for making this such a success!

10.12.11

Don't Miss This!

"100 years ago nearly all casualties were male soldiers; today, the majority are civilian women & children". (@womenwarpeace) Check out the PBS series on this important issue, Tuesday evenings ending on November 8. For more information, click here.

10.7.11

Changes at the YWCA

We are pleased to introduce Maria Abenes, our new interim Executive Director. Since 2005, she has led the development of First Steps at Beverly's House and now accepts the role of interim Executive Director with enthusiasm and continued commitment to the YWCA mission.

10.5.11

Open House Success

The evening included tours of Beverly's House, presentations from our board president, executive director and volunteer coordinator, along with a moving speech from one of our residents about her experience emancipating from foster care.

9.22.11

Come See How We Help Women!

The YWCA invites you to attend our open house on October 4, 2011 from 4:00-6:30pm. You'll get a firsthand look at what we're doing in the community.

06.09.11

YWCA Kicked Up Their Heels for Wine, Women & Shoes

This much anticipated event brought together women and community leaders who felt an urgency to make a difference during an evening of fine wines, gourmet foods and designer shoes.

05.10.11

Purse Project Huge Success

This Mother's Day Purse Project was a HUGE success. A total of 372 purses were made available to women in need.

04.18.11

OPAWL Nominated at Spirit of Volunteerism Luncheon

Orange Park Acres Women's League (OPAWL) was nominated by the YWCA COC for their support and generous contributions to the YWCA & Beverly's House at the 35th annual Spirit of Volunteerism luncheon thrown by OneOC.

04.13.11

Large Donation from Employees Community Fund of Boeing California

Yesterday the Employees Community Fund of Boeing California presented the YWCA COC with a $3,000 check to support Beverly's House. Thank you Boeing!

03.29.11

Looking 90 Years Ahead Campaign

The YWCA Central Orange County is celebrating 90 years of dedicated service to Orange County this year. Help us serve the community 90 more years!

03.28.11

Save the Date!

Wine, Women and Shoes benefiting YWCA COC has officially announed the event date. Thursday, June 9, 2011 is the day to grab your sole sisters and have some fun!

03.03.11

Y Women Matter!

Medal of Freedom recipient Sylvia Mendez to speak at Y Women Matter! on March 15