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Our Story
For 30 years, KidWorks is bringing hope into Orange County’s most under-resourced neighborhoods.
Our Mission
Inspiring youth, fueling their growth, and catalyzing their impact in the community and in the world.
Our Locations
KidWorks currently operates from one main center and three spoke centers.
Our Team
Get to know the friendly faces who serve our students and their families.
Our Donors
We are grateful for those who walk alongside our students.
Our Partners
Partners support KidWorks in a variety of impactful ways.
Financials
Achieving results requires excellence and accountability.
Careers
Join our talented staff in making a difference in the lives of our students.

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Program Success Strategies
Personal development & spiritual growth, college & career readiness, leadership training and academics are key to whole person development.
Preschool
Dedicated to building skills that are promoted through intentional teaching.
After School
Our after-school programs focus on whole-person development.
Youth
Placing youth on a direct path towards college, and hope for their future.
College & Career
We make an 18-year commitment to each student, from Pre-K through B.A.
Families
Teaching parents how to help their children effectively through education.

Program Registration

It's not too late to register for KidWorks programs and summer camps. Click here to sign-up and learn more!

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Pickleball for a Purpose
April 23, 2026 @ 10:45 am - 2:30 pm
Festival of Chefs
July 23, 2026 @ 5:00pm - 10:00 pm
Rosé on the Bay
September/October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cars & Cocktails
November 2026 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet Eva: Returning to the Center that Shaped Her

December 10, 2025

When Eva Ochoa was in high school, she didn’t see a college or university degree in her future. In fact, she had nagging doubts about whether higher education was really… Continue Reading

Events

Engagement Events

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Month

February 2026
Valentine’s Fun Day

February 13 @ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

KidWorks Dan Donahue Center 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, United States

Engagement Events

Celebrate love in all forms with KidWorks students by helping with games, crafts and play. If interested in volunteering, email abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org.
March 2026
Read to K-5 Students

March 2 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Read to K-5 Students

Engagement Events

Join KidWorks’ after school programs and read with students during Read Across America Week!
Read to K-5 Students

March 3 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Read to K-5 Students

Engagement Events

Join KidWorks’ after school programs and read with students during Read Across America Week!
Read to K-5 Students

March 4 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Read to K-5 Students

Engagement Events

Join KidWorks’ after school programs and read with students during Read Across America Week!
Read to K-5 Students

March 5 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Read to K-5 Students

Engagement Events

Join KidWorks’ after school programs and read with students during Read Across America Week!
Volunteer at KidWorks’ K-5 Reading Week Fun Friday

March 6 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Engagement Events

Celebrate the gift of books by volunteering at our bookish fun Friday!