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Feb 2012 - In This Issue
Finding The Joy
2011 Volunteer Hours
Grant Announcements
Get Involved!
A Closer Look...Behind the Gift

Finding The Joy 

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Fall Intern, Orly Ninyo, shares her reflections on MOMS Orange County 

 

When I first read about MOMS Orange County (MOMS) on its website, I remember hardly being able to contain the huge smile on my face when I realized that its mission almost exactly reflected my career aspirations and goals. I could not wait to get involved. 

(Click HERE to read her entire story).  

 

   

 

2011 Total Volunteer Hours
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 In 2011, MOMS Orange County volunteers contributed a total of 837 hours! A huge thank you to our many in-office and resource room, event and Adopt-a-Family volunteers! 
    If we applied the estimated dollar value of volunteer time, our volunteers contributed approximately $19,602 worth of in-kind time in 2011.  
WOW!   
Grant Announcements  

 

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Maternal Child Health Screening Program

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Margaret E. Oser Fund for Women 
Health Education

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Pregnancy & Diabetes Program 

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  Child Passenger Safety 

 

Get Involved!
MOMS Orange County is looking for volunteers to participate in a planning committee for our upcoming Community Fun Day in honor of our 20th Anniversary. If you enjoy planning and organizing and would like to become involved, please email Yvonne Sanders, or call (714)352-3427.  
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MOMS Orange County Program Evaluations
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To illustrate the impact that MOMS Orange County is having in the community, we are proud to share with you our recently completed program evaluations, The Report on the Home Visitation Program of MOMS Orange County, 2009-2010, and VietMOMS Project - Evaluation Report, 2008-2010.  (Click HERE to view reports).  
A Closer Look...Behind the Gift
Often, we don't  get a chance to hear the behind-the-gift story from our invaluable donors. This month, we'd like to share some letters from our Holiday Adopt-a-Family donors. Thank you so much for your compassion and support.
Please click on photos to read full stories.
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~ Holly Giuliano - "It is imperative that my husband and I instill the values of selflessness and giving to others in our kids."

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~ Shannon Helm (above left), RN, Guest Health Services Lead, Disneyland Resort - "With the hard times so many in this country have experienced over the past several years, we all know how difficult it is to raise a family. We always wish we could do more." 

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~Wade and Anne Dorman - "Babies are one of our most important resources."
Hanna Me Downs
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Now through February 26, donate your gently used Hannas in good condition to Hanna Andersson in Fashion Island and they will be "recycled" by passing them to MOMS Orange County clients - in return, you'll receive 20% off your purchase. A huge thank you in advance to Hanna Andersson (and Store Manager Toni Whitney) for helping us help families in need! 
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About MOMS Orange County
The mission of  MOMS Orange County is to help mothers and their families have healthy babies by providing health  coordination, education, and access to community services.

For more information about MOMS Orange County and our services, please visit our website at www.momsorangecounty.org

We are located at 1128 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, at the corner of Baker Street & Santa Ana Blvd.