Stories of Impact The Birth of a Community Foundation: The Legacy of Judy Swayne It began with a makeshift home office, a rolltop desk, and a formidable leader who…Monica SeelyAugust 28, 2024
Stories of Impact Ranney Draper: A Lifelong Commitment to Empowering Students Through Education For more than 30 years, Ranney Draper has listened to the steadfast drumbeat of his…Monica SeelyAugust 5, 2024
Stories of Impact Keith Swayne Sees Diversity as a Strength Keith Swayne is a well-known business leader and philanthropist. He served as CEO of Case…Monica SeelyJune 28, 2023
Stories of Impact Partnering for Good ON MARCH 27, 1996, UCLA JUNIOR CHERESE MARI LAULHERE LOST HER LIFE IN A TRAGIC…Monica SeelyNovember 16, 2022
Stories of Impact Ernesto and Socorro Vasquez: Leveling the Playing Field “Our work is just beginning” says Ernesto and Socorro Vasquez, a couple working to help…Monica SeelySeptember 2, 2022
Stories of Impact Inspiring Philanthropy: OC Promise Initiative Long-time OCCF donor Ranney Draper is driven by a passion for helping deserving, often first-generation…Monica SeelyJuly 12, 2022
Stories of Impact Establishing a Future of Giving on Their Terms Malli and Rani Varanasi are letting their hopes shape the future of their giving –…Monica SeelyNovember 29, 2021
Stories of Impact Sowing Seeds of Good For the Thornes, their 66-year marriage has always involved sharing a passion for giving back.…Monica SeelyDecember 5, 2020
Stories of Impact The Village at 17th Street Orange County’s First Multi-Tenant Nonprofit Center Sharing space is a proven and sustainable solution to…Monica SeelyDecember 29, 2017
Stories of Impact Bill and Joan Cvengros Plan Their Legacy with Market Precision Timing is everything—in business, and in life. Just ask longtime investment executive Bill Cvengros. He’s…Monica SeelyAugust 11, 2017