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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 2027
Festival of Chefs
July 23, 2026 @ 5:00pm - 10:00 pm
Rosé on the Bay
September 9, 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cars & Cocktails
November 12, 2026 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet the Student Leaders: Sophia & Leyla

June 5, 2026

Sophia Catalan, 17-years-old, and Leyla Navarro, 18-years-old, first became friends when Sophia enrolled in our kindergarten program and Leyla enrolled in our state-licensed preschool. Sophia (left) & Leyla (middle) have been friends for many years! Today, the two are so close they could be considered sisters. Both are graduating high school this spring, Sophia from… Continue Reading

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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!

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Events

Name: 1st Day of Preschool
Start: 2024-08-12T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-08-12T15:00:00-07:00
Location: KidWorks Dan Donahue Center

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November 2023
Thanksgiving Holiday

November 23, 2023 - November 24, 2023
August 2024
1st Day of Preschool

August 12, 2024 @ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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

KidWorks Preschool programs start today.

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Program Registration

Signature Events

Pickleball for a Purpose

Festival of Chefs

Rosé on the Bay

Cars & Cocktails

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