Not all charities are created equally–every one benefits a different cause in a different way, giving a different percentage to programs at different times of the year. Here are a few of my favorite Orange County, California-based charities.

1. A FEW ORANGE
COUNTY CHARITIES
Worth Donating To
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HELPING YOUR
FELLOW MAN
Over 3 million people live in Orange
County, California according to census
data. And while outsides may look at
California as the state consisting of
Hollywood, celebrities, the fabulously
wealthy and glitz and glamour, there are
huge portions of the Golden State who
require assistance every single day.

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SMALL DONATIONS,
BIG EFFECTS
Taking positive steps to benefit your
local community can have a noticeable
effect on those around you. Even a
simple small act–volunteering at shelter
or local nonprofit for instance–can both
benefit the community and spread a
sense of joy and comfort to those who
need it.
Giving back locally takes many forms
from volunteering to making monetary
donations. Here are three Orange
County-based charities worthy of your
attention that do great services within
the community.

4. 4LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE
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The topic of animal neglect is a touchy one across the nation. We seemingly bind
together over a universal love of animals and a wanting to help them wherever we
can. My father Tony Vanetik himself has a passion for helping animals and is often
found volunteering in that fashion.
4Life Animal Rescue in Orange County does a wonderful job of assisting in the care
of animals in the area, giving medical assistance, offering adoption services,
facilitating training and education courses while relying on volunteers and funding
from the community.
4LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE

6. CORAZON DE VIDA
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Located in Irvine, Corazon de Vida strives to help abandoned and neglected children
primarily in northern Mexico. While the United States has a social system to lend
aid to children in these circumstances, Mexico lags behind. Corazon de Vida
provides financial help to charities that exist within Mexico under their care to help
the children who require assistance. By donating, your money goes directly to
helping children who have been abandoned or abused, allowing them to live a
fulfilling life despite their social and economic conditions.
If you’d like to get hands-on, Corazon de Vida also organizes chartered bus trips to
allow volunteers to help children directly and spread love through sharing personal
experiences and creating small crafting projects.
CORAZON DE VIDA