Every Spring, Orange residents take steps towards loving on their community. We help provide ways for individuals and groups to connect with their neighbors, strangers and non-profits through "50 Days of Love". It might be writing a note of encouragement, volunteering with a local non-profit or even making a donation. Whatever the opportunity, we encourage you to step out and make a lasting impact in your city.


Giving Back

Giving Back

Unity

Unity

Neighboring

We Love Orange

Volunteering

Volunteering

Community

Impact

Encouragement

Encouragement


Will you join us this Spring as we love on our community?
From March 31 - May 19, we have opportunities available for you to partake in! Check out the options below for ways that you can connect with those in your community. 


Week 01

Community

April 1 - 7: Get to know your Neighbor

Do you know your neighbors? By name? During this 50 Days of Love, we encourage you to get to know the people in your neighborhood. It can be as easy as saying hello and introducing yourself. Download our Neighbor Card to help accomplish this goal: Love Orange's neighbor Card. The goal is to build a community right where you live.

Week 02

Community

April 8 - 14: get to know your Neighbor

Do you know your neighbors? By name? During this 50 Days of Love, we encourage you to get to know the people in your neighborhood. It can be as easy as saying hello and introducing yourself. Download our Neighbor Card to help accomplish this goal: Love Orange's neighbor Card. The goal is to build a community right where you live.

Week 03

Encouragement

April 15 - 21: Notes of Encouragement to our Orange Residents

This Spring, we want to let our Senior Citizens, Police Officers and Firefighters know that we see them and appreciate them. We’re asking for volunteers to write out a few encouraging notes to our Seniors as well as thank yous and appreciations to our Police and Fire.

Would you consider writing an encouraging note and dropping it by our office so we can deliver it to them? No experience required. All ages and crayons are welcomed. If you’d like to participate, please drop off cards/notes to theLove Orange office no later than Monday, April 29. 34 Plaza Square, Orange. We are open M, W, F 9am - 4pm

Week 04

Encouragement

April 22 - 28: Notes of Encouragement to our Orange Residents

This Spring, we want to let our Senior Citizens, Police Officers and Firefighters know that we see them and appreciate them. We’re asking for volunteers to write out a few encouraging notes to our Seniors as well as thank yous and appreciations to our Police and Fire.

Would you consider writing an encouraging note and dropping it by our office so we can deliver it to them? No experience required. All ages and crayons are welcomed. If you’d like to participate, please drop off cards/notes to theLove Orange office no later than Monday, April 29. 34 Plaza Square, Orange. We are open M, W, F 9am - 4pm

Week 05

Compassion

April 29 - May 5: HomeAid OC Diaper Drive 2024 

Join with HomeAid OC during Love Orange’s 50 Days of Love in supporting those who are experiencing homelessness.

HomeAid OC’s Annual Diaper Drive is a community-based donation drive aimed at collecting diapers (sizes 5, 6 & 7), wipes, and baby food for HomeAid-built housing projects and the people that call them home. HomeAid OC’s goal for 2024 is to collect over 1,000,000 of these essential items.  Click this link for more details: HomeAid OC Diaper Drive

If you’d like to participate, you can drop off items at the Love Orange office. 34 Plaza Square, Orange. We are open M, W, F 9am - 4pm.

Week 06

Generosity

May 6 - 12: HomeAid OC Diaper Drive 2024

Join with HomeAid OC during Love Orange’s 50 Days of Love in supporting those who are experiencing homelessness.

HomeAid OC’s Annual Diaper Drive is a community-based donation drive aimed at collecting diapers (sizes 5, 6 & 7), wipes, and baby food for HomeAid-built housing projects and the people that call them home. HomeAid OC’s goal for 2024 is to collect over 1,000,000 of these essential items. Click this link for more details: HomeAid OC Diaper Drive

If you’d like to participate, you can drop off items at the Love Orange office. 34 Plaza Square, Orange. We are open M, W, F 9am - 4pm.

Week 07

Connection

May 13 - 19:  St. Norbert Christian Service Food Distribution Program

Every Saturday, St. Norbert Christian Service Food Distribution Program continues to serve over 1,000 people every week. 

Volunteer opportunities include: picking up bread donations at the OC Bakery in Orange, setting-up tables and the assembly line; and bagging dry goods and produce and then helping to distribute those items through a drive thru system. Saturdays, 8:00am - 12:15pm.

No experience required. Minimum age to volunteer for this project is 6 years old with parental supervision. Volunteers will need to wear closed-toed shoes. Since you’ll be loading items in cars outside, sunscreen and a hat is recommended. Water will be provided.

If you would like to volunteer, please click this link: Volunteer with St. Norbert. All the times, dates and locations are listed there.

Week 07

Connection

May 19:  We're having a picnic and You're invited!

During these 50 Days of Love, we hope that you've encountered some amazing people and have enjoyed getting to make an impact in your community. We want to take the time to Celebrate! As we’re finalizing the details, would you consider joining us? It’ll be a great time of our Community coming together with games, prizes and maybe even a cake!
If interested in joining the festivities, email us: info@loveorange.org