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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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Want to get in touch? We’re here to answer any question you might have.

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!

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

2026: Vision for the New Year

January 12, 2026

Announcing KidWorks’ Two Main Growth Strategies for 2026 & Beyond Do you remember your first day of school, perhaps in first or second grade? If you’re like me, there was… Continue Reading

Give to KidWorks General Fund
Invest in tomorrow's leaders!
Give In-Kind
Throughout the year, KidWorks needs donations of school supplies, program materials, toys, and more.
Legacy Giving
Gift plans and bequests can create opportunities for you as well as for the children and youth of KidWorks.
Give Crypto
Donating cryptocurrency directly to KidWorks is more tax efficient and can save you money.

Your support matters.

We’ve outlined multiple ways to give—please choose the one that works best for you!

Ways to Give

Events

Name: KidWorks Center Reset Day – Summer Set Up
Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-01T23:59:59-07:00
Location: KidWorks Dan Donahue Center

Center Support

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June 2026
KidWorks Center Reset Day – Summer Set Up

June 1

KidWorks Dan Donahue Center 1902 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA, United States +3 more

Engagement Events

Help us get ready for the start of KidWorks summer programs! Date: June 1st–5th or June 8th–10th Time: Flexible times. Location: All Centers Role: Help us decorate and get the centers ready for summer programs. We have a short… Continue Reading

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Program Registration

Signature Events

Pickleball for a Purpose

Festival of Chefs

Rosé on the Bay

Cars & Cocktails

Latest Articles

2026: Vision for the New Year

Meet Eva: Returning to the Center that Shaped Her

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KidWorks Celebrates Reopening of Bishop Manor Spoke Center

Your support matters.

Events

Center Support

June 2026

KidWorks Center Reset Day – Summer Set Up

June 2026

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