Laguna Beach Community Foundation

The Laguna Canyon Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the 22,000-acre South Coast Wilderness system, advocating for the delicate balance between community needs and the conservation of local habitats. Through collaborative efforts, they engage volunteers and partner organizations to address threats such as habitat fragmentation and urbanization, ensuring the survival of native flora and fauna, including several endangered species. In addition to their conservation initiatives, the foundation oversees a trail program that maintains 26 miles of singletrack trails in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. They also provide educational experiences for students, fostering a sense of responsibility for the land while connecting the community to the natural environment through guided hikes and volunteer opportunities. Generated from the website

The Orange Unified Education Association (OUEA) is a well-established organization that has been representing teachers, counselors, nurses, media specialists, psychologists, and speech pathologists in the Orange Unified School District since 1953. Their mission is to provide the best possible conditions of educational service, maintain a contract on behalf of their members, and enhance the educational program for both students and staff. OUEA is committed to social and economic justice, supporting school staff, students, and parents to ensure every student succeeds in a diverse and interdependent world. OUEA is affiliated with the California Teacher's Association (CTA), the largest representative of education employees in the state, and the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. Through their collective voice, OUEA, CTA, and NEA advocate for policies that benefit all working people, such as better working conditions, higher salaries, improved health benefits, progressive personnel policies, and a dignified retirement. They work with the legislature, the public, and local boards of education to maintain a sound and effective public education system.Generated from the website