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We are overjoyed to share the phenomenal success of yesterday's Igniting Potential Giving Day in collaboration with Orange County Community Foundation! 🎉 With 27 extraordinary nonprofits uniting for a common cause, we raised an astounding $535,201 to empower the young minds of Orange County. 🌟 Our deepest gratitude goes to the 1,106 passionate donors whose unwavering support is more than just a gift; it’s a beacon of hope, lighting the way to boundless opportunities and brighter tomorrows for our youth. Thank you for fueling dreams and making a lasting impact! 🚀❤️
🎉Tomorrow, we ignite potential!🎉 Igniting Potential Giving Day will bring together 31 local children’s charities for one powerful day of giving uniting the Orange County community around a shared commitment to helping every child thrive. In collaboration with Orange County Community Fdn , local nonprofits will raise funds that help ensure every child has equitable access to the resources they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. When we unite, our collective impact grows. Every gift helps create opportunities for children to learn, grow, dream, and reach their full potential. ✨ Tomorrow, let’s come together and ignite potential. Because every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Learn more: https://igniting-potential-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/
🌟 Great things happen when a community comes together. After an amazing second weekend, we’re shining the spotlight on more incredible sponsors helping make the 25th Festival of Children possible! By partnering with Festival of Children Foundation, these organizations are helping us amplify the voices and missions of participating children’s charities - giving them a platform to connect with the community, build awareness, and reach people who may be inspired to support their work. Their partnership creates something bigger than an event. It creates connections, conversations, and opportunities to make a difference. To our sponsors: thank you for helping us introduce more people to the incredible organizations dedicated to helping children thrive. Your support helps their important work reach further. 🙌
Missed the first weekend? There’s still time to join us! 📅 Sept. 12–13 📍 South Coast Plaza Bring the whole family for two days of creativity, performances, dancing, magic, face painting, and family fun - all while discovering the incredible organizations working every day to make a difference for children. 🎨 Arts & crafts 🎭 Live performances 🎨 Face painting 💫 Wellness resources 💃 Dance, music, magic & more! And don’t just watch - get involved! Meet the participating children’s charities, learn about their missions, and discover how you can help support the kids and families in our community. 🎈 25 years of putting children first. Come be part of the celebration! Schedule of events: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LeaPNAYmjmKJpGHbl0uDz7dtyROdisb_/view?usp=sharing Hyundai Hope on Wheels🎗 Rady Children’s Health | Orange County RM Dalton Alliant Insurance Services Chubb Visible Intellect Inc. Evans Roofing Company Hurst & Siebert CableMasters Todd Halbrook RBC JRM Construction West Briggs Electric, Inc. Gothic Landscape The Raymond Group Mesa Water MitsubishiElectricUS South Coast Plaza LAist
Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed that day. We honor those we lost, the families and communities who carried on, and the first responders and everyday heroes who showed extraordinary courage and compassion. At Festival of Children Foundation, we believe in creating a future where every child can grow up surrounded by kindness, hope, and a strong sense of community. May we honor the past by caring for one another and building a brighter tomorrow for the next generation. We remember. We choose kindness. We carry hope forward.
✨ An unforgettable evening of wonder, inspiration, and possibility awaits. Festival of Children Foundation invites you to The Magic of Childhood at the extraordinary Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, Illinois benefiting: The Chicago Academy for the Arts, SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program, and Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. Guests will enjoy an enchanting evening featuring tours of the estate’s breathtaking collections, a beautiful dinner in the Carousel Pavilion, world-class magician performances, and rides on the magnificent Eden Palais Carousel. 🎠 The evening will also feature inspirational performances by Kodi Lee, winner of Season 14 of America’s Got Talent, and the talented students of The Chicago Academy for the Arts. ✨ Most importantly, this special event supports organizations making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, helping create opportunities for connection, creativity, healing, and possibility. Come experience an evening where the magic of childhood comes to life and every moment helps make a difference. 📅 October 10, 2026 📍 Sanfilippo Estate | Barrington Hills, IL More info: https://festivalofchildren.org/chicago-2026/
Festival of Children Foundation kicked off the 25th Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza by celebrating something at the heart of our mission: young people who are already making a difference. Through “25 for 25,” we awarded $25,000 in grants to five youth-led projects selected by members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors: ✨ We Care Orange County - empowering youth through media and leadership ✨ KidWorks Community Development Corporation - developing the next generation of community leaders ✨ Pretend City Children’s Museum - putting teens at the forefront of learning and cultural experiences ✨ No Limits Creative Arts - advancing inclusion through accessible arts programs ✨ Project3R - inspiring youth leadership in recycling and sustainability We also honored Sophie Martin and Akshay Sherma with the KARA Award for their work with Project FairCare Health. With support from the Dragon Kim Foundation, they’ve connected more than 1,200 Orange County residents to free healthcare screenings, services, and educational resources. ❤️ For 25 years, Festival of Children has brought our community together to champion the organizations and young people creating a brighter future for children. And we’re just getting started. Join us throughout September at South Coast Plaza as we celebrate the magic of childhood during National Child Awareness Month.
TOMORROW. 25 YEARS. ONE BIG CELEBRATION. The countdown is almost over! Tomorrow, Saturday, September 5, the 25th Annual Festival of Children opens at South Coast Plaza and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! For 25 years, the Festival has brought our community together to celebrate children, spotlight the organizations serving them, and inspire action. This milestone belongs to everyone who has helped make the Festival what it is today - the children’s charities, performers, sponsors, community partners, families, and supporters who have shared our commitment to putting children first. ✨ Discover organizations making a difference ✨ Celebrate the people behind the causes ✨ Bring your family and make memories ✨ Find a way to get involved and make an impact 25 years of Festival. 25 years of community. 25 years of putting children first. 📍 South Coast Plaza 📅 Opening weekend: September 5–6 🕛12 noon Tomorrow, we celebrate 25 years. Come be part of the celebration! Thank you our sponsors: Hyundai Hope on Wheels🎗 Rady Children’s Health | Orange County RM Dalton Alliant Insurance Services Chubb Visible Intellect Inc. Evans Roofing Company Hurst & Siebert CableMasters Todd Halbrook RBC JRM Construction West Briggs Electric, Inc. Gothic Landscape The Raymond Group Mesa Water MitsubishiElectricUS South Coast Plaza LAist
🔥 Less than two weeks to go until Igniting Potential Giving Day! Festival of Children Foundation is proud to join Orange County Community Foundation as nonprofit organizations across Orange County come together during National Child Awareness Month to Ignite Potential and invest in the future of our local youth. Together, we’re helping expand access to the academic, social, and emotional resources young people need to thrive and creating opportunities for them to reach their full potential. 💙 📆 Join us for Igniting Potential Giving Day and be part of this powerful community effort. Every gift can help create lasting impact for children and youth across Orange County. 👉 Learn more and get involved: https://igniting-potential-giving-day.ocnonprofitcentral.org/
