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✨ The Magic of Childhood: An Unforgettable Evening! ✨ What a magical night! 💛 The Magic of Childhood brought together an incredible community of supporters for an evening filled with wonder, inspiration, and unforgettable performances at the beautiful Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, IL. From the extraordinary talents of The Chicago Academy for the Arts and the inspiring performance by Kodi Lee to the amazing illusions of John Guastaferro, Paige Thomson, Luis Carreon, and Justin Purcell, the evening reminded us of the power of creativity, possibility, and the magic that happens when people come together for a meaningful cause. We’re grateful to our generous hosts, sponsors, and guests for helping support three incredible organizations making a difference in the lives of children and families: Chicago Academy for the Arts , Soul Harbour Ranch , and Turning Pointe Autism Fdn. . Thank you for being part of an evening that will leave a lasting impact long after the final curtain. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for children! ✨
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25 years of memories, meaningful moments, and celebrating the magic of childhood. Looking back on September, we’re reminded of what makes Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza so special: the incredible children’s charities, the joyful smiles, and a community that comes together to make a difference in the lives of children. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this 25-year journey. You’ve helped make this milestone one to remember! Here’s to the memories we’ve made and the brighter futures we’re building together. 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
What an incredible 25th Festival of Children! As the celebration comes to a close, our gratitude is just beginning. We’re taking a moment to recognize more sponsors who helped make this milestone Festival possible and who continue to champion the important work of children's charities. Through their partnership with Festival of Children Foundation, our sponsors helped give participating children’s charities a bigger platform to raise awareness, connect with the community, share their missions, and inspire new supporters to get involved. The Festival may be over, but the work continues. ❤️ Every connection made, every conversation started, and every person inspired to learn, volunteer, donate, advocate, or support a participating charity has the potential to make a lasting difference in a child’s life. To our incredible sponsors: thank you for believing in our mission, investing in our community, and helping us shine a light on the organizations working every day to create brighter futures for children. 🎉 25 years of Festival of Children. Countless connections. One shared commitment: supporting children's charities.
🎉 THE FINAL WEEKEND IS HERE! 🎉 Don’t miss your last chance to celebrate 25 years of Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza! Join us September 26–27 for a weekend packed with creativity, music, dance, magic, aerial performances, face painting, and celebrating the magic of childhood! 🌟 Saturday: Enjoy arts & crafts hosted by OCSA Alumni, OC Face Paint, live performances, Reverb Tap Company, Jurassic Parties and more! 🌟 Sunday: Keep the celebration going with OCSA performances, aerial arts, family activities and our Closing Ceremonies featuring The Hi-Tops and Angelica Nero ! 🎉 But the Festival is about more than a great weekend. It’s about connecting with organizations dedicated to helping children thrive. Meet the participating charities, learn about their missions, and discover how you can get involved and make a difference. 🎈 25 years. Four weekends. One incredible community. Come make the final weekend one to remember! 📅 September 26–27 ⏰ 12–4 PM 📍 South Coast Plaza 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
👏 A BIG thank-you to the sponsors who help turn awareness into action! Festival of Children brings together incredible children’s charities and the community that wants to support them. Our sponsors play an important role in making those connections possible. Through their partnership with Festival of Children Foundation, they help create a platform where participating charities can share their stories, showcase their impact, meet new supporters, and inspire meaningful involvement. Every new conversation can lead to greater awareness. Every new connection can lead to support. And every act of support can help a child. To the sponsors featured here: thank you for investing in a stronger future for children and helping us give the incredible work of our participating charities the attention it deserves. We’re grateful to have you with us for 25 years of putting children first! 🎉
🎉 WEEKEND THREE IS HERE! 🎉 The celebration continues! Join us for Weekend Three of the 25th Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza. Bring the family and spend the afternoon celebrating 25 years of putting children first - with fun, creativity, community, and opportunities to discover organizations dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. 🎨 Make something 🎭 Enjoy the performances 💫 Discover something new ❤️ Connect with organizations making an impact And if you haven’t been to the Festival yet… this is your weekend! 🙌 Come celebrate with us, meet the incredible children’s charities in our community, and find out how you can get involved. 📅 September 19–20 ⏰ 12–4 PM 📍 South Coast Plaza Bring the kids. Bring the grandparents. Bring your friends. Let’s make Weekend Three unforgettable! 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
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/
