2026: Vision for the New Year
January 12, 2026Announcing 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
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Pickleball For A Purpose
We are raising funds to benefit KidWorks College Success Initiative. Activities like our College Apps Academy, Campus Crash and mentorship program are designed to prepare 1st generation, low-income students on their journey towards college success.
Sponsorships are on sale now.
For more event information, please contact Lisa Gels at: lisa.gels@kidworksoc.org or (714) 834-9400 x126.
Women’s Tournament Committee:
Kathy Ursini – Chair
Kristi Bailey Kim Carpenter Wendy Hafer Cox Marisol Dunk Betsy Flint Heather Gaughan Lori Junkins C.C. Knowles Leslie Montgomery Corinne Morgenstern Sharon Rinker Sharon Roy Jill Schriber Kyle Team
Thanks To Our 2022 Pickleball Sponsors*
Schlinger Family Foundation
| Champions Of The Court Heather Gaughan Sandra WirtaQueens Of The Court Anonymous Helen FedalanFrome Family Foundation Oltman’s Construction Leslie Seidner Kyle Team |
Darling Dinkers Heather Ashwill Jennifer Blanchfield Wendy Hafer Cox Flint Family C.C. Knowles Stephanie Lowe Emily C. Mandrup Suzy Metcalfe Shelly Read Jill Schriber Dana Strader Kathy Ursini |
Lovely Lobbers Christine Anderson Holly Anderson Kristi Bailey Kim Carpenter/CABI Tammi Pelton Cluck Beth Hallett Lori Junkins Susie Luer Sandra Maddox Jeri McKenna Mariellen Murray Charlotte Saydah Alison Schweitzer Claudette Shaw Paula Stanek Kathy Stuart Wendy Tenebaum |
*Sponsorships received as of 3/02/22
6th Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Help create a “Spooktacular” Halloween at KidWorks this fall
KidWorks is hosting our 6th annual Trunk-or-Treat. Companies, churches and civic groups are invited to dress-up, decorate their cars and help pass out candy to the students at KidWorks!
There are 3 easy ways you can help this Halloween
For more information on how you can volunteer, donate a gift, or to arrange a pick-up for your donation, please contact Vanessa Sedano at 714.834.9400.
Foundation for Success
As a luncheon sponsor, you are helping to place 1st generation college students on a direct path towards college success.
Christmas Story & Toy Drive
Each year KidWorks collects over 1,500 gifts for our Annual KidWorks Christmas Store in December.
Festival of Chefs
Good Food For A Great Cause
Join us for a savory culinary dining experience featuring some of the finest chefs in Orange County. Guests will enjoy the chance to sample our chefs’ creations for an unforgettable tasting experience along with a fabulous wine tasting experience before taking their seats for a special Kidworks presentation.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Gels at
lisa.gels@kidworksoc.org or (714) 834-9400 x126.
We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
KidWorks Christmas Store: A Gift for Every Student
For many KidWorks families, being able to purchase Christmas gifts is not always financially possible.
This is especially true this year when a significant number of parents with students enrolled in our programs have experienced job loss and other increased hardships because of COVID-19.
To serve the needs of our families, KidWorks will be once again offering our Christmas store, with a new approach because of COVID. This year we will be to provide these parents with gift cards from Walmart and Target stores, rather than an in-person event at our center which would not be safe to hold this holiday season.
WE HAVE ONE GOAL FOR THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS STORE:
A GIFT FOR EVERY STUDENT.
Here’s how you can help. Purchase as many $30 gift cards as you’d like from Walmart and Target, either online or in-person at their stores.
For gift cards purchased online, please direct that they be shipped to:
KidWorks “Christmas Store”
c/o KidWorks
1902 W. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
If you purchase physical gift cards they can either be mailed to KidWorks or dropped off at the KidWorks’ Dan Donahue Center. Because our hours are restricted due to the pandemic, please call us in advance to verify a time for your visit. Our telephone number is: 714.834.9400
What makes the Christmas Store and gift card opportunity so special for these parents is that it offers them a sense of being able to provide for their families. They are able to buy gifts for their children to make the holidays brighter. By purchasing the gift cards at a nominal cost instead of receiving them for free they feel respected and empowered.
KidWorks will deliver gift cards to our families on December 10th.
Please order gift cards online by December 2nd or hand-deliver them to KidWorks by December 9th to ensure enough time for delivery.
KidWorks will send each donor a thank you letter acknowledging the contribution for their tax records.
Interested in knowing more? Please contact KidWorks’ at: 714-834-9400.
Your help will help continue our 18-year tradition of creating holiday smiles!