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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 within her grasp. But KidWorks transformed all that for Eva. Eva attended KidWorks Bishop Manor (KBM) spoke center when it was originally open before unforeseen… Continue Reading

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    Foundation for Success

    November 9, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santa Ana 201 E MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA, United States
    Fundraising Event

    As a luncheon sponsor, you are helping to place 1st generation college students on a direct path towards college success.

  • Fri 10

    Veterans Day – No Preschool

    November 10, 2023 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fri 10

    Youth Leadership Mtgs

    November 10, 2023 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Youth Leadership Mtgs
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    High School Youth Nights

    November 10, 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM High School Youth Nights
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    Mentor Program

    November 13, 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Mentor Program
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    Programa Mentor

    November 13, 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thu 16

    KidWorks Fall Carnival

    November 16, 2023 @ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    KidWorks Dan Donahue Center 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, United States

    Hosted by our friends at R12 - this Thanksgiving festival is a highlight for students

  • Fri 17

    Volunteer Orientation and Training (Online)

    November 17, 2023 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Volunteer Orientation and Training
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    This is a required class for anyone who wants to be a volunteer or intern at KidWorks.  Please contact Rachel.cervantes@kidworksoc.org for training details.  
    http://kidworksoc.org/volunteers

  • Fri 17

    Middle School Youth Nights

    November 17, 2023 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Middle School Youth Nights

    KW middle schoolers join together from all three centers for a night of fun. To Volunteers e-mail rachel.cervantes@kidworksoc.org.

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