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It is the goal of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association to make charitable gifts to non-profits in the spirit of assisting the advancement of the status of women and children in law and society in matters including, but not limited to:
Philanthropic Giving Application PolicyOne time each calendar year, the OCWLA board shall review all applications for OCWLA’s philanthropic giving. All submissions must be received by February 28. After the submissions are received, each applicant will be assigned to an OCWLA Philanthropy Committee board member who will learn about the applicant organization. The board member should consider speaking with the applicant and conducting a site visit. Philanthropic gifts may range up to $5,000 per organization in a one year period. Maximum gift amounts may be modified by the board. Grants will be awarded during the first quarter of the year.Any OCWLA board member who is affiliated with an organization that submits an application for a philanthropic gift, either as a member, board member, or officer, shall refrain from voting on that organization’s gift from OCWLA. In deciding which organizations should receive philanthropic gifts, OCWLA’s board should consider the following:
Philanthropic Giving Application Requirements
The OCWLA Currently Supports The Following Organizations
~ OCWLA thanks its members and sponsors for their generous support and contributions, and looks forward to partnering with members, sponsors and the community, to carry forward the OCWLA’s commitment to the community, women in the legal profession, and all those who support their advancement. The OCWLA Supported The Following Organizations in 2021
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The OCWLA Has Also Given Support To The Following OrganizationsWHW, Formerly Known As Women Helping WomenGirls, Inc.
Elder Law & Disability Rights (ELDR) CenterProject Youth OCBF
Project Hope Alliance
Hands Together
CASA of Orange County
The Collaborative Courts Foundation of Orange County
Laura's HouseEl Viento
Caterina's ClubWomen Helping WomenProject Short StopHuman OptionsPublic Law CenterOrange County Bar FoundationOlive CrestCasa TeresaBette and Wylie Aitken Family Protection ClinicLegal Aid Society of Orange CountyProject Access
Project Military Sexual Trauma at Veterans Legal InstituteUCI Law Domestic Violence Clinic |