Waymakers

Waymakers has been building safer communities for over 50 years, helping people move past conflict and crisis to strength and stability.

10/15/2025

The Waymakers PATH Team is stepping up for a healthier Huntington Beach! 🌊 They’ve launched a new effort to educate students and residents about the dangers of smoking and the benefits of living smoke-free.

Join the movement and follow them on Instagram to see how they’re making a difference! 💙

10/14/2025

What an inspiring morning celebrating the recipients of the Samueli Foundation’s 2025 inaugural Breakaway Fund!

Waymakers was honored to join fellow changemakers and the incredible team at the Samueli Foundation in celebrating the power of collaboration and innovation shaping brighter futures across Orange County.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to connect, celebrate, and continue this meaningful work together. Thank you to the Samueli Foundation for hosting such a wonderful event — and for your continued commitment to uplifting local organizations making a difference every day.

10/13/2025

🎉 This Weekend! Waymakers Barn Bash 2025! 🎉

We’re just days away from an unforgettable night of live music, dancing, games, food, and fall magic — all to support life-changing programs in our community! 🍂💙

✨ Don’t forget:
👻 Costumes encouraged – bring your best fall or festive look!
🕺 Wear your dancing shoes – the band will have you moving all night!
🎟 Bring cash or card for raffles and adult games (all kids’ activities are included!).
Tickets will be available at the door, but save yourself the hassle and grab them early!
👉 save time and get tickets now through our website

We can’t wait to see you at the Barn Bash! 🎶🐴 🎃

10/07/2025

💜 Kicking Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month at CSUF! 💜

Our Waymakers Sexual Assault Victim Services team was honored to join Cal State Fullerton’s TitanTHRIVE “Titans Healing Together” event to help launch Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).

We set up the Clothesline Project, a powerful display created to raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence and to honor survivors. 💪

Throughout the day, students explored healing in many forms — from creative expression and wellness activities to medical and emotional support. We were proud to share resources and support for those impacted by domestic violenceand sexual assault, and to stand alongside a campus community dedicated to healing and hope.

10/06/2025

Waymakers Welcomes Dr. Jodi Quas to Our Board of Directors!

We’re thrilled to welcome Jodi Quas, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at UC Irvine, to the Waymakers Board of Directors.

Dr. Quas is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work in child development, memory, trauma, and youth involvement in the legal system. Her research and advocacy have shaped policies and practices that protect and empower children and families.

Dr. Quas’s expertise and deep commitment to evidence-based solutions make her an extraordinary addition to our leadership. Her insights will strengthen our mission to help youth and families facing adversity and guide them toward brighter futures.

Join us in giving a warm Waymakers welcome to Dr. Quas — we’re honored to have her leadership and passion on our side 💙.

10/02/2025

✨ Three incredible ways to make an impact are right around the corner! ✨⁣
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🤠 Barn Bash | Saturday, October 18th⁣
Grab your boots and join us for a night of live music, dancing and food. Tickets include food and kids’ activities. Sponsorships are available, giving your business the chance to shine while helping local youth and families.⁣
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⛳ Day of Golf | Monday, November 17th⁣
Tee off at the exclusive Huntington Club for a day of sunshine, friendly competition, and giving back on the greens. Perfect event to take a friend or colleague and learn about Waymakers.⁣
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❄️ Light a Light of LOVE | Sunday, December 7th⁣
Join us and thousands of community members as we ring in the holiday season and shine a light on homelessness, runaway, and at-risk youth in Orange County. This free event offers unique sponsorship opportunities to align your business with a beloved community tradition. Sponsor a snowflake or walk in the parade! ⁣
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💙 Your support helps youth, families, and survivors in our community find hope and healing.⁣
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🎟️ Tickets & Registration & Sponsorship info on our website⁣
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https://waymakersoc.org/upcoming-events⁣
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10/01/2025

Help 🚨

Donate today and empower local youth tomorrow!

At Waymakers’ Tustin Youth Shelter, we provide a safe place and supportive environment for kids in crisis — but we can’t do it without YOU.

Our shelter runs year-round, and we’re always in need of basic essentials like shampoo, deodorant, socks, and school supplies, as well as program items that bring comfort and creativity to our residents. Gift cards are also a huge help in giving youth the chance to choose what they need.

🛒 Check out the list of Year-Round Needs in the flyer below and see how you can support!

Every donation, big or small, helps create a home-like environment where kids can heal and thrive. 💫

📍 Donations can be dropped off at the Tustin Youth Shelter.
📩 For more information, contact Bryn Early at bearly@waymakersoc.org or 714-714-0780.

Together, we can be the difference 💙

09/18/2025

🎒✨ Back to School Success! ✨🎒

The Guidance Center recently hosted our annual Back to School event, bringing together clients, families, and community partners for a day filled with resources, celebration, and connection.

🖊️ Clients received essential school supplies like backpacks, planners, folders, water bottles, headphones, and writing tools — plus donated clothing, books, and socks from our generous friends at Bombas. Many were even able to take supplies home for their siblings!

🌟 One of our favorite parts of the day was our Recognition Ceremony, where we celebrated client achievements — big and small — with certificates and gift cards.

🎓 Local colleges and trade schools joined us to share future opportunities, and everyone enjoyed delicious tacos from a taco truck.

👏 Huge thanks to our amazing Career and Education Specialists, Alexander Martinez and Samantha Ammann, for leading the event and making it such a success! With about 30 clients in attendance, the day was full of learning, laughter, and support.

09/16/2025

What an inspiring day with our WayLeaders! ⁣
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At this months meeting, we took on the Marshmallow Challenge—a fun but powerful reminder of how creativity, resilience, and teamwork fuel success. Together, we put our core values of Respect, Innovation, Compassion, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Integrity into action.⁣
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This gathering was also a moment of celebration 🎉 👏🏼 ⁣
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Congratulations to Hether Benjamin on 20 years of service at Waymakers! As a therapist, leader, and member of our Executive Team, Hether has dedicated her career to guiding youth toward strength and stability through our Youth Development Programs. Her compassion and wisdom have left a lasting impact.⁣
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Congratulations to Dan Gleason on 20 years of service at Waymakers! As Program Director for Project PATH, Dan has led efforts that help youth and communities overcome the challenges of alcohol, to***co, and other drug use—creating healthier, safer communities across Orange County.⁣
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We are so proud of our leaders, grateful for their dedication, and excited for the future we continue to build together. 💙⁣
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440 Exchange, Suite 250
Irvine, CA
92602

Website

http://waymakersoc.org/

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In 1972, a University of California, Irvine professor, a few of his students and a Costa Mesa Police Department captain were among a small, dedicated group who recognized the need to provide diversion counseling for delinquent youth and their families. Their efforts created what would become the nonprofit Community Service Programs. Over its 45-year growth, CSP evolved to serve youth, adults and families living in Orange County involved or at-risk of involvement with the justice system by designing and implementing some of the most respected prevention and intervention programs in Southern California. Although the sheer size and scope of CSP’s growth eclipsed its humble beginnings and grew to include sheltering children, supporting victims, resolving conflicts and educating communities, the people of CSP never lost sight of the importance of counseling youth and families. Their vision always focused on helping people make their way, and in 2017, CSP adopted a name fitting its purpose, promise and potential: Waymakers.