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What We Offer Are

Solutions to Help Youth in Need
and Make an Impact

Together We Can Help

Help us continue toward our goal of creating special memories for children residing at Orangewood.

Making A Difference

Without your help, La Casa would not be able to fulfill its dream of helping Orangewood's children.

Volunteering

Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy and put on smile on the face of these dependent children.

Our Great History

  1. • Founded in 1980 as an auxiliary to support the Albert Sitton Home

  2. • Replaced by Orangewood Children's Home in August 1985
    • Replaced Air Conditioning that hadn't worked in 11 years
    • Annual Baby Shower for the littlest ones up to age 6
    • Summer Santa in July

  3. • Built new Toddler Playground
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas
    • Annual Baby Shower for the littlest ones up to age 6
    • Summer Santa in July

  4. • Assisted with the expansion of 6 Cottages
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas
    • Annual Baby Shower… for the littlest ones up to age 6
    • Summer Santa in July

  5. • Painted Gym and replaced the floors

  6. • First Step Program Initiated - named by La Casa
    • Innovation of Diaper Bag Project started as ongoing project

  7. • Remodeled Nursery
    • Remodeled two Cottage Playgrounds

  8. • Remodel the OC Public Library that is onsite

  9. • Remodel the Main Playground
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  10. • Remodel the Medical Unit $100,000
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes develops into annual event
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  11. • Redo Soccer Field
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  12. • Created the Child Development Center
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  13. • Changed name to Orangewood Children & Family Center
    • Wall Murals and New Furniture in the Control area
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  14. • Replaced all bedding for both Girls Cottages
    • New Patio furniture for Girls Cottages
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  15. • Replaced all the bedding for the Boys Cottages
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  16. • Replaced the Pool Furniture
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  17. • Redo Murals in the Medical Unit
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  18. • Remodeled the Game Room
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

  19. • Added the Shade Cover to the Main Playground aka "Brown Cover"

  20. • La Casa continues to focus on and support the abandoned, neglected and abused children in Orange County at Orangewood
    • Beach Day Excursion to Newport Dunes
    • Provide New Clothes/Outfits for the children at Christmas

Because You Can

How could you help?

Give inspiration

Your support will unwrap brighter futures for children, families and entire communities.

Become volunteer

You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with LaCasa.

Become member

La Casa members can make a lasting impact in the life of the abused and neglected children.

Send donation

Your donation to our organization can help us offer more services to children and is a tax deduction.

It’s a Great Day to

Become a Volunteer

We believe the greatest untapped resource available for improving the lives of these children is time.
Join to our volunteer team!