Waymakers

03/26/2026

We can’t wait for Chari-Tea this Saturday!

This special afternoon is more than just a beautiful gathering, it’s a powerful reminder of what community can do. Because of our incredible sponsors, generous donors, and dedicated committee members, this event will directly support the individuals and families Waymakers serves every day.

Your support helps create safety, healing, and hope for those navigating crisis. The impact of this event will be felt far beyond the tea tables and into the lives of those who need it most.

We’re so grateful and can’t wait to share this meaningful day with all of you.

03/24/2026

🍀 Sláinte! 🍀

Our March Luncheon Guild gathering was full of good food, great company, and even better purpose. Hosted at Penny S home, we were treated to a delicious homemade feast (corned beef & cabbage, potatoes, carrots, soda bread, and desserts 😍). Our Director of Shelter Programs Carol Carlson had the chance to share more about Waymakers’ programs—including our Youth Shelters—and read a heartfelt thank-you letter from one of our interns about their experience with our incredible team.

✨ Want to make a difference while building meaningful connections? ✨

Join the Waymakers Luncheon Guild!
💙 Meet monthly with a group of passionate women
💙 Learn more about the impact we’re making in our community
💙 Be part of something truly meaningful in Orange County

Let’s inspire change—one meal at a time.

Interested in joining us for the next luncheon? Reach out for more details!

03/20/2026

Next week is Chari-Tea! Don’t forget to get your tickets 🎟️

Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Join us for a beautiful Afternoon Tea fundraiser, where every sip supports children and families healing from trauma, human trafficking, sexual assault, and community violence.⁣
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What to Expect:⁣
🫖 Premium tea service⁣
🥂 Champagne toast⁣
🥪 Delicate finger sandwiches & fresh scones⁣
🍰 Decadent desserts⁣
🎻 String Trio
🎁 Exclusive luxury opportunity drawing⁣
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📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026⁣
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM⁣
📍 Spring Tea Gardens at the historic Spring Field Banquet Center, Fullerton⁣
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💙 Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities available⁣
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✨ Seats are limited—this event will sell out!⁣
👉 Purchase tickets www.waymakersoc.org⁣
🥰 Website linked in bio
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Sip. Savor. Support. Make an impact—one cup at a time.⁣

fullerton

03/19/2026

Last month, the Guidance Center hosted a Galentine’s celebration centered on self-love and it was so much more than just a fun event. Together, we explored what self-love really means, breaking it down into key components like self-worth, self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-care. These are powerful concepts, especially for the young people we serve, as they learn to better understand themselves and build confidence in who they are.

One of the most meaningful parts of the event was a hands-on activity where participants created their own flower bouquets as a “gift to themselves.” Each bouquet included positive affirmations—words of encouragement, strength, and kindness they could carry with them beyond the event. This simple but intentional activity gave them a chance to reflect, express themselves, and practice speaking positivity into their own lives.

Events like this are not only fun and creative, but they also play a critical role in building connection and community. They create a safe, supportive space where young people can open up, feel seen, and realize they’re not alone in their experiences. By blending creativity with meaningful conversation, we’re able to foster a sense of belonging while equipping them with tools that support their emotional well-being long after the event ends.

03/17/2026

The results are in from this year’s Dutch Luv’ Day of Giving and they are nothing short of incredible. Together, over $1.1 million was raised to fight hunger in local communities.

We are especially grateful to share that the two Fountain Valley locations raised an amazing $2,801 in support of the Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter. This total reflects the generosity behind every drink purchased and every additional donation made at the window, each one helping provide safety, support, and hope to youth in crisis.

To everyone who participated in Dutch Luv, thank you for standing with Waymakers and investing in the young people we serve. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in their lives every single day. 💙

03/13/2026

Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Join us for a beautiful Afternoon Tea fundraiser, where every sip supports children and families healing from trauma, human trafficking, sexual assault, and community violence.⁣
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What to Expect:⁣
🫖 Premium tea service⁣
🥂 Champagne toast⁣
🥪 Delicate finger sandwiches & fresh scones⁣
🍰 Decadent desserts⁣
🎻 String Trio
🎁 Exclusive luxury opportunity drawing⁣
⁣
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026⁣
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM⁣
📍 Spring Tea Gardens at the historic Spring Field Banquet Center, Fullerton⁣
⁣
💙 Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities available⁣
⁣
✨ Seats are limited—this event will sell out!⁣
👉 Purchase tickets www.waymakersoc.org⁣
🥰 Website linked in bio
⁣
⁣
Sip. Savor. Support. Make an impact—one cup at a time.⁣

fullerton

03/12/2026

03/11/2026

Love Grows By Giving 🍷

03/11/2026

What an incredible evening at Waymakers’ 15th Annual Love Grows by Giving event!

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and supported the Huntington Beach Youth Shelter. The generosity of our amazing sponsors, donors, volunteers, and the wonderful team at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa helped make this night truly special.

Love Grows by Giving raises vital support for Waymakers’ Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, which provides immediate, safe shelter and care for teens ages 11–17 experiencing homelessness, abuse, family conflict, or mental health crises. The shelter gives youth a place to stabilize, heal, and find a path forward.

For more than 50 years, Waymakers has helped individuals and families across Orange County move beyond crisis toward strength, stability, and hope.

To everyone who chose to stand with us and support this mission—thank you. Your generosity truly changes lives.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

03/10/2026

Waymakers Sexual Assault Victim Services ( ) team joined IUSD We Rise Above(.weriseabove ) to host The Clothesline Project in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

This project provides survivors of violence an opportunity to tell their story anonymously in an artistic way. Each color of shirt represents a type of violence experienced by survivors.

IUSD We Rise Above is a local community chapter of We Rise Above, a student-led nonprofit which aims to educate and prevent sexual violence.

03/06/2026

Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Join us for a beautiful afternoon tea, where every sip supports children and families healing from trauma, human trafficking, sexual assault, and community violence.⁣
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What to Expect:⁣
🫖 Premium tea service⁣
🥂 Champagne toast⁣
🥪 Delicate finger sandwiches & fresh scones⁣
🍰 Decadent desserts⁣
🎻 String Trio
🎁 Exclusive luxury opportunity drawing⁣
⁣
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026⁣
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM⁣
📍 Spring Tea Gardens at the historic Spring Field Banquet Center, Fullerton⁣
⁣
💙 Sponsorship opportunities available⁣
⁣
✨ Seats are limited—this event will sell out!⁣
👉 Purchase tickets www.waymakersoc.org⁣
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📞 Questions? Contact Heather Stoerck at 949-250-0488 ext. 276⁣
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Sip. Savor. Support. Make an impact—one cup at a time.⁣