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IKEA Partnered With South County Outreach in Irvine

By Greer Wylder

February 23, 2022

As you know, the pandemic has changed our perception of work -- where and how it happens -- and our workspaces -- where they are, how they should function...both at home and at "the office."This is of course true for the dedicated team at South County Outreach (SCO) in Irvine, as well.With food and housing insecurities increasing during the pandemic, SCO, a leader in the fight to end hunger and homelessness in Orange County, needed additional staffing to continue to serve the community, but barely had enough space to do so comfortably at their HQ in Irvine. IKEA's local team partnered with SCO…

‘Month of Love’ at Bosscat Kitchen Benefits American Heart Association

By Greer Wylder

February 03, 2022

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations will be celebrating Valentine’s Day all month long by donating $1 from every ‘Scarlet Cocktail’ and $1 from every Red Velvet Churros dessert to the American Heart Association. These two items will be a part of the “Month of Love” promotion at both Orange County locations in Newport Beach and Old Towne Orange, and for the whole month, guests will be able to help giveback in a big way.The Scarlet Cocktail is a mix of El Jimador Tequila, fresh pomegranate, ginger, and lime. A festive ruby color, The Scarlet cocktail sells for $12. For $10 guests can treat themselves to the Red…

Why I Am Walking Alzheimer’s OC Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ on March 19

By Greer Wylder

January 28, 2022

For the first time, I’ll be walking in the Alzheimer's Orange County Walk4ALZ & Run4ALZ on March 19 at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim. I am walking in memory of a dear friend’s mom who had dementia and for the 84,000 people living with Alzheimer’s in Orange County.For anyone affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia in Orange County, Alzheimer’s Orange County is “a lifesaver” according to my friend who was so grateful for their services during her mom’s illness.What does Alzheimer’s Orange County do? They provide brain health and dementia education, care consultations, community connections, residential memory care resources, adult day health…

FH Home’s Share the Love Event Benefits Bracken’s Kitchen

By Greer Wylder

January 19, 2022

When you shop for home furnishings at FH Home within the Tustin Marketplace (between The Home Depot and Nordstrom Rack), you can feel good that 100% of the store’s profits are going towards Furnishing Hope’s mission to provide furniture and supplies to wounded warriors and families in crisis. They also partner with other nonprofits for special Share The Love Events where proceeds are shared. These Share The Love Events are created to connect with local non-profits, supporting their community and fundraising goals. The next Share the Love Event will be celebrated on Saturday, January 22 from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit Bracken’s…

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Billie Eilish’s Mom Creates Limited Time Vegan Pizza For Fresh Brothers

By Greer Wylder

January 14, 2022

Plant-based fans are celebrating Veganuary at Fresh Brothers with a limited-time pizza designed by Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish and founder of the non-profit Support and Feed. For every medium Vegan Hero Pizza purchased ($25), Fresh Brothers will donate 10% back to Support & Feed, a non-profit founded by Baird during the pandemic to support vegan small businesses while addressing food insecurity. The pizza is available only through January 31, 2022.“This month, hundreds of thousands of people around the globe will be seeking plant-based options,” said Wendy Matthews, U.S. Director, Veganuary. “Whether it's for their personal health, animals, or…