Waymakers

03/12/2026

03/11/2026

Love Grows By Giving 🍷

03/11/2026

What an incredible evening at Waymakers’ 15th Annual Love Grows by Giving event!

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and supported the Huntington Beach Youth Shelter. The generosity of our amazing sponsors, donors, volunteers, and the wonderful team at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa helped make this night truly special.

Love Grows by Giving raises vital support for Waymakers’ Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, which provides immediate, safe shelter and care for teens ages 11–17 experiencing homelessness, abuse, family conflict, or mental health crises. The shelter gives youth a place to stabilize, heal, and find a path forward.

For more than 50 years, Waymakers has helped individuals and families across Orange County move beyond crisis toward strength, stability, and hope.

To everyone who chose to stand with us and support this mission—thank you. Your generosity truly changes lives.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

03/10/2026

Waymakers Sexual Assault Victim Services ( ) team joined IUSD We Rise Above(.weriseabove ) to host The Clothesline Project in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

This project provides survivors of violence an opportunity to tell their story anonymously in an artistic way. Each color of shirt represents a type of violence experienced by survivors.

IUSD We Rise Above is a local community chapter of We Rise Above, a student-led nonprofit which aims to educate and prevent sexual violence.

03/06/2026

Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Join us for a beautiful afternoon tea, where every sip supports children and families healing from trauma, human trafficking, sexual assault, and community violence.⁣
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What to Expect:⁣
🫖 Premium tea service⁣
🥂 Champagne toast⁣
🥪 Delicate finger sandwiches & fresh scones⁣
🍰 Decadent desserts⁣
🎻 String Trio
🎁 Exclusive luxury opportunity drawing⁣
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📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026⁣
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM⁣
📍 Spring Tea Gardens at the historic Spring Field Banquet Center, Fullerton⁣
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💙 Sponsorship opportunities available⁣
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✨ Seats are limited—this event will sell out!⁣
👉 Purchase tickets www.waymakersoc.org⁣
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📞 Questions? Contact Heather Stoerck at 949-250-0488 ext. 276⁣
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Sip. Savor. Support. Make an impact—one cup at a time.⁣

03/05/2026

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office congratulates Deputy District Attorney Brennan Zoller and Paralegal John Leary on receiving the Waymakers Shining Star Award. Their dedication to victims and commitment to protecting victims’ rights is truly unwavering.

Deputy District Attorney Brennan Zoller is recognized for his professionalism, consistent communication, and tireless efforts to secure Criminal Protective Orders for victims. He takes the time to meet with clients, provides updates, and has worked on challenging cases, including recent vehicular manslaughter cases. Our office thanks him for his contributions and his commitment to supporting victims.

Paralegal John Leary is honored for his instrumental role in ensuring Victim Impact Statements are uploaded promptly into our case management system, allowing Deputy District Attorney’s access during court proceedings. His efficiency and excellent communication make him an essential part of victim services, and his work ensures our office can provide the best possible support to victims.

Congratulations to both Brennan and John! Thank you for your advocacy, dedication, and outstanding contributions to our office and the victims we serve.

03/05/2026

Wine, Food, & Doing Good – Tomorrow! 🥂

Join us for the 15th Annual Love Grows by Giving event at the Hyatt Regency HB.
• 🍷 Sip: Curated premium wines.
• 🧀 Savor: Bites from local HB favorites.
• ❤️ Support: All proceeds help kids at the Waymakers Youth Shelter.

• 🎟️ Easy Entry: Just show up! Tickets sold at the door.

03/04/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce ( )for welcoming Waymakers as a member and for the beautiful plaque commemorating our membership.

A special thank you to Monica Olmos, Non-Profit Accounting Consultant for Fohrman & Fohrman, and a member of Waymakers’ Chari-Tea fundraising committee, for presenting it to us. Monica’s leadership and dedication, alongside her heart and commitment to our work, mean so much to our organization.

Being part of the Chamber connects us more deeply to the Santa Ana business community and strengthens our shared commitment to building safer, healthier communities for children, teens, and families. Collaboration like this is how real impact happens.

We look forward to building meaningful partnerships, supporting fellow members, and continuing to serve our community together.

Thank you for the warm welcome and for believing in the mission of Waymakers.

02/26/2026

We couldn’t be more excited to have Jenny Dinnen Emcee for Chari-Tea. Her passion for inspiring others and bringing people together makes her the perfect person to help lead such a meaningful afternoon.⁣
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Jenny Dinnen is a second-generation entrepreneur and the visionary leader of MacKenzie, a 40-year-old customer insights firm where she specializes in putting “humans front and center” to help organizations grow.⁣
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Alongside her twin sister, Katie, Jenny is a dedicated advocate for the family business community, co-founding the Next Gen Collaborative to empower and guide others navigating the unique journey of multi-generational leadership.⁣
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With a deep-rooted passion for strategic foresight, Jenny excels at helping organizations transition from feeling overwhelmed by change to embracing future possibilities with confidence and enthusiasm.⁣
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Thank you for lending your voice and heart to this event, we’re truly honored to have you partnering with Waymakers to support the children and families we serve.⁣
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Get your tickets today, link in bio!

See you on March 28th 🫖 💐

02/25/2026

Join us for a beautiful Afternoon Tea fundraiser in Orange County, where every sip supports children and families healing from trauma, human trafficking, sexual assault, and community violence.⁣
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What to Expect:⁣
🫖 Premium tea service⁣
🥂 Champagne toast⁣
🥪 Delicate finger sandwiches & fresh scones⁣
🍰 Decadent desserts⁣
🎻 String Trio
🎁 Exclusive luxury opportunity drawing⁣
⁣
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026⁣
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM⁣
📍 Spring Tea Gardens at the historic Spring Field Banquet Center, Fullerton⁣
⁣
💙 Sponsorship opportunities available⁣
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✨ Seats are limited—this event will sell out!⁣
👉 Purchase tickets www.waymakersoc.org⁣
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📞 Questions? Contact Heather Stoerck at 949-250-0488 ext. 276⁣
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Sip. Savor. Support. Make an impact—one cup at a time.⁣