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LEAD OC

Our vision is for all Orange County philanthropies to worry less about financial burdens and focus more on helping those in need in our communities.

LEAD OC, a member-led non-profit of successful local leaders eager to donate their time and resources, strives to lessen that burden for the philanthropies we partner with. The mission of LEAD OC is to provide the local executives and directors of Orange County a platform to join their skills together to advance philanthropic causes and fundraising in the community.

ABOUT

ABOUT LEAD OC

LEAD OC provides a platform for Orange County’s leading executives to combine their skills and resources to advance & raise awareness for various local philanthropic causes championing children & military families. The mission of the organization is to alleviate the financial burdens of these charities so they may fully dedicate their efforts towards affecting positive change. LEAD OC sets itself apart not only by developing leaders through education and mentorship, but by emphasizing the ultimate goal of leaving a positive and profound impact on communities throughout Orange County.

ABOUT WETOGETHER

WeTogether started as a collaboration between a group of local business leaders and members of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Lead-OC.

WHAT WE DO
WeTogether protects our healthcare workers and first responders.
WeTogether feeds those in need.
WeTogether gives ownership over our community’s response.
WeTogether leads and inspires others to act.

OUR CHARITIES

EVENTS

lEAD OC 2023 CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday, March 23, 2023


Strawberry Farms Golf Club

11 Strawberry Farm Rd, Irvine, CA 92612


BENEFITING

UCLA Health Operation Mend

UCLA Health Operation Mend was established in 2007 as a groundbreaking partnership among UCLA Health, the United States military and the Department of Veterans Affairs to help heal the wounds of war. Operation Mend provides advanced surgical and medical treatment, as well as comprehensive psychological-health support for post-9/11-era service members, veterans and their families at no cost. The program is available to eligible warriors injured during combat operations or while training for service.

lead oc

LEAD OC provides a platform for Orange County’s leading executives to combine their skills and resources to advance & raise awareness for various local philanthropic causes championing children & military families. The mission of the organization is to alleviate the financial burdens of these charities so they may fully dedicate their efforts towards affecting positive change. LEAD OC sets itself apart not only by developing leaders through education and mentorship, but by emphasizing the ultimate goal of leaving a positive and profound impact on communities throughout Orange County.

Warrior Care Network

UCLA Operation Mend is proud to be a founding partner of Wounded Warrior Project’s Warrior Care Network, a first of its kind partnership with top academic medical centers. Warrior Care Network connects thousands of warriors suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and mild Traumatic Brain Injury with world-class clinical care to jointly heal the invisible wounds of war, free of charge.

SCHEDULE

7:30am – registration open

Driving Range | Putting Contest | Breakfast | Cigars

9:00am – shotgun start

Lunch | Snacks | Drinks | On Course

2:00Pm – COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Live Music | Silent Auction | Drinks | Appetizers

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

lEAD OC 2023 GALA

Saturday, October 14, 2023


Balboa Bay Club

1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663


BENEFITING

orangewood foundation

Orangewood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and one of the leading providers of services to youth in Orange County. Orangewood helps almost 2,000 youth annually prepare for independent adulthood. The “Orangewood Way” recognizes that relationships with our youth is one of collaboration and partnership. Their staff works one-on-one with our youth to help them identify their own strengths, attributes, and aptitudes to empower them to overcome their challenges and reach their greatest potential. The Orangewood staff works with youth in four critical areas: health & wellness, housing, life skills & employment, and education. They meet a broad array of needs: from groceries and a hot meal, to transitional housing, to life skills workshops and employment leads, to the innovative Samueli Academy public charter school and scholarships for college and graduate school.