Waymakers

04/23/2026

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for Waymakers’ annual Mediation Week Open House. Your presence made the day truly meaningful as we came together to learn, connect, and explore the power of mediation in building stronger, more peaceful communities.

It was a pleasure welcoming you into our headquarters and sharing more about the work we do across our programs to support individuals and families throughout Orange County. From engaging conversations to behind-the-scenes tours, we hope you left with a deeper understanding of how mediation can transform conflict into opportunity—and how Waymakers walks alongside those navigating crisis toward stability and strength.

04/22/2026

🚨 SPONSORSHIP ALERT (Only 2 Left!) 🚨⁣

We have a final few spots for Advocate Sponsors to join us on the course. These are our most interactive spots and they always sell out—grab yours before they’re gone!⁣

📅 The Details⁣
• When: May 21⁣
• Where: Tustin Ranch Golf Club⁣

Can’t make it to the tee? You can still champion the cause with high-visibility underwriting:⁣
🛒 Golf Cart Sponsor – Reach every player.⁣
🍹 Beverage Cart Sponsor – Be the most popular name on the course!⁣
🎯 Hole-in-One Sponsor – Claim the most exciting spot of the day.⁣
🚩 Tee Sign Sponsor – High-impact branding at every hole.⁣
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Help us create a path forward for kids in need. Don’t miss our biggest event of the year!⁣
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🔗 **Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot or sponsorship!**⁣
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04/21/2026

At our Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kick-Off, we gathered in community to uplift survivors, honor resilience, and recognize those who make this work possible every day. It was a meaningful event rooted in awareness, compassion, and collective action.⁣
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We were especially proud to celebrate an incredible milestone—20 years of dedicated service from our Sexual Assault Victim Services Volunteer Coordinator Christina Beecher. ⁣
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For 20 years, you have shown up with unwavering compassion, generosity, and heart—touching every corner of this work in ways that truly matter. Your ability to evolve, to welcome new ideas, new people, and new possibilities, while staying grounded in kindness, is something rare and deeply impactful.⁣
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You’ve created spaces where survivors feel seen, volunteers feel inspired, and teams feel supported. Your energy, your leadership, and your commitment have shaped not just a program, but a community.⁣
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Thank you for two decades of dedication, for the countless lives you’ve influenced, and for continuing to grow and lead with such purpose. Your impact is lasting, and we are so grateful to walk alongside you.

04/16/2026

In a powerful show of support, the City of Santa Ana officially proclaimed April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, standing with survivors and the organizations that serve them.

At the April 7 City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza and Councilmember Thai Phan recognized the urgent need to prevent sexual violence, support survivors, and hold offenders accountable. They emphasized that this month is more than a proclamation—it’s a commitment to listening, learning, and taking action.

Sexual violence impacts individuals of every age, gender, and background. Too often, survivors face fear, stigma, or misunderstanding when seeking help. That’s why awareness, education, and community support matter.

For 45 years, Waymakers has walked alongside survivors, providing crisis response, advocacy, and prevention education throughout Orange County. From classrooms to community spaces, our team works every day to build a culture rooted in consent, respect, and safety.

We are deeply grateful to the City of Santa Ana and for recognizing this work and for standing with survivors. 💙

This month—and every month—we invite our community to:

Listen without judgment.

Learn about consent and healthy relationships.

Speak up against harmful behavior.

Support survivors and the organizations that serve them.

Together, we can create a future where every person feels safe, valued, and protected.

04/14/2026

We’re so grateful for the incredible volunteers who show up not just to care for our spaces, but to truly connect with our teens in meaningful ways.

Recently, volunteers from Dutch Bros Coffee joined us at our Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, helping beautify the property and create a more welcoming space for the youth we serve. They also jumped into a hip-hop dance class with residents, led by instructors from Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and later participated in an improv class at our Tustin Youth Shelter.

These experiences were made possible through The Cassin Promise, education initiative in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education , bringing high-quality, no-cost arts programming to youth with limited access.

It was a powerful reminder that healing happens through connection through laughter, movement, creativity, and shared joy. During a group reflection, volunteers and youth spoke about stepping out of their comfort zones, the energy in the room, and how meaningful it felt to simply play. One volunteer shared, “I wonder if I’ll get to do something like this again—it was so fun.”

To our volunteers, thank you for showing up with heart. You help create spaces where teens feel seen, supported, and valued. If you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to welcome you.

04/09/2026

Big things happen when young leaders take action 💙

Waymakers is proud to partner Behavioral Health Services team and Girl Scout Troop 6170 to unveil a powerful substance misuse prevention campaign now featured on bus shelters across Anaheim. As part of their Silver Award project, these incredible young women identified a real community need—raising awareness about the dangers of unused prescription medications—and turned it into meaningful, visible change.

This initiative is part of Waymakers’ Project PATH (Positive Action Toward Health), which empowers youth to lead meaningful prevention efforts through creativity, education, and community engagement.

This artwork not only educates the public on safe medication disposal, but also connects our community to resources like National Take Back Day Saturday April 25th and year-round drop-off locations through easy-to-scan QR codes.

You can spot their work on 20 bus shelters now through May 10—helping spark conversations, prevent harm, and protect our community.

Find a collection site near you: www.deatakeback.com or call 1-800-882-9539

This is what youth leadership looks like. This is prevention in action. 👏

04/08/2026

Thank you Santa Ana Police Department for making this video for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Supporting survivors and letting them know we are here for them 💙

04/07/2026

Our hearts are so full 🩷
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Thank you to every single guest who joined us at this year’s Chari-Tea. Because of your generosity and compassion, we raised more than ever before an incredible milestone that will directly support the individuals and families we serve every day.⁣
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We were deeply moved by our courageous speaker, whose honesty and strength left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. By sharing her story and educating us on how to recognize and protect our children from grooming, she gave us not only awareness—but purpose. Our emcee Jenny Dinnen brought warmth, joy, and heart to the afternoon, creating a space where connection and compassion could truly flourish.⁣
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To our amazing sponsors, dedicated Chari-Tea committee members, generous raffle donors, talented florist, beautiful Quarantine Trio, gifted silhouette artist Nancie, and our tireless staff and volunteers—thank you for bringing this day to life. And to the stunning Spring Tea Garden that set the scene for it all… it was perfect.⁣
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This event is more than a gathering; it’s a community coming together to stand for hope, healing, and prevention. Because of you, lives will be changed.

Our hearts are so full. ⁣
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Thank you to every single guest who joined us at this year’s Chari-Tea. Because of your generosity and compassion, we raised more than ever before an incredible milestone that will directly support the individuals and families we serve every day.⁣
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We were deeply moved by our courageous speaker, whose honesty and strength left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. By sharing her story and educating us on how to recognize and protect our children from grooming, she gave us not only awareness—but purpose. Our emcee Jenny Dinnen brought warmth, joy, and heart to the afternoon, creating a space where connection and compassion could truly flourish.⁣
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To our amazing sponsors, dedicated Chari-Tea committee members, generous raffle donors, talented florist, beautiful Quarantine Trio, gifted silhouette artist Nancie, and our tireless staff and volunteers—thank you for bringing this day to life. And to the stunning Spring Tea Garden that set the scene for it all… it was perfect.⁣
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This event is more than a gathering; it’s a community coming together to stand for hope, healing, and prevention. Because of you, lives will be changed.

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Our hearts are so full ❤️
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Thank you to every single guest who joined us at this year’s Chari-Tea. Because of your generosity and compassion, we raised more than ever before an incredible milestone that will directly support the individuals and families we serve every day.⁣
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We were deeply moved by our courageous speaker, whose honesty and strength left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. By sharing her story and educating us on how to recognize and protect our children from grooming, she gave us not only awareness—but purpose. Our emcee Jenny Dinnen brought warmth, joy, and heart to the afternoon, creating a space where connection and compassion could truly flourish.⁣
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To our amazing sponsors, dedicated Chari-Tea committee members, generous raffle donors, talented florist, beautiful Quarantine Trio, gifted silhouette artist Nancie, and our tireless staff and volunteers—thank you for bringing this day to life. And to the stunning Spring Tea Garden that set the scene for it all… it was perfect.⁣
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This event is more than a gathering; it’s a community coming together to stand for hope, healing, and prevention. Because of you, lives will be changed.