Project Youth OC

Project Youth OC Your investment in Project Youth OC empowers youth to make better life choices, resulting in a stronger, safer, and healthier community.

Project Youth OC’s (aka: Orange County Bar Foundation) vision is to empower youth and their families to make positive choices, building the foundation for a lifetime of opportunity and success. Brand Promise
Project Youth OC enhances youth resiliency and builds healthier families by delivering culturally relevant programs which bolster protective factors and strengthen participants’ ability to mak

e positive decisions. Through evidence-based practices and longstanding local partnerships, our experienced bilingual/bicultural staff promotes positive outcomes which support youth success.

This month, Project Youth OC’s CEO, Laura Marcum, is featured in Parenting OC Magazine’s May “Moms Who Give” issue. At P...
05/13/2026

This month, Project Youth OC’s CEO, Laura Marcum, is featured in Parenting OC Magazine’s May “Moms Who Give” issue. 

At PYOC, we are proud to honor the women, moms, caregivers, and community leaders who give so much of themselves to strengthen families and create brighter futures for young people across Orange County.

Thank you to Parenting OC Magazine for the meaningful feature and for shining a light on moms who lead with purpose, service, and heart.

Congratulations to all of the incredible moms and leaders recognized in this special issue!

05/03/2026

Some PR’d, some were just proud they never stopped, and others were simply grateful to cross the finish line…but every single one showed up for Project Youth OC. 🏁❤️‍🔥✨

We are so proud of all of our runners!!!

Honored to celebrate our 2026 Difference Maker & Small Nonprofit Person of the Year 🏆🦅👏🏽Thank you to the Santa Ana Chamb...
04/30/2026

Honored to celebrate our 2026 Difference Maker & Small Nonprofit Person of the Year 🏆🦅👏🏽

Thank you to the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce for recognizing Laura Marcum and the work of Project Youth OC in our community!!

04/29/2026

Hi OC Marathon/PYOC crew! 🏃‍♀️✨

Come pick up your bib and swing by the PYOC charity tent for some fun! We’ll have PYOC swag, snacks, refreshments and most importantly, photo ops 📸🤳🏽

Where: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa
When: Saturday, 4–7 PM

Look for the white picket fence! 🤍

Hey PYOC x OC Marathon Runners! Grab your bib and meet us at the Project Youth OC Charity Tent on Saturday!! This will a...
04/28/2026

Hey PYOC x OC Marathon Runners! Grab your bib and meet us at the Project Youth OC Charity Tent on Saturday!!

This will a place you can meet your team (other runners supporting PYOC), take pictures, leave your personal belongings and take pictures!

· Saturday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
· Snacks and beverages will be available

We will also have bins available to hold personal items while you are out on your walk or run.

If you’re participating in the 5K, you can pick up your bib before the expo closes at 5:00 PM and then head over to our area to meet your team.

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All participants must pick up their bib in person at: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa

· Friday, May 1: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
· Saturday, May 2: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

If someone is picking up a bib on your behalf, they will need a copy of your ID.

That’s our girl!! 👏🏽✨📰🗞️Arlene Garcia, former Project Self intern (Class of 2011), in a true full-circle moment…from int...
04/24/2026

That’s our girl!! 👏🏽✨📰🗞️

Arlene Garcia, former Project Self intern (Class of 2011), in a true full-circle moment…from intern to professional at the very firm (Jones Day) she once interned with and now supporting PYOC through the OC Marathon!!

Stay tuned for the full piece. 📰💫👀

04/21/2026

Gary Kutscher, Director of the OC Marathon, shared something that deeply aligns with our mission..fundraising through running isn’t just about miles or medals, it’s about connection, bring people together for something bigger than themselves!

This year, we’re proud to have 322+ runners and 40+ fundraisers supporting Project Youth OC..because..

Every mile creates opportunity!
Every donation strengthens our programs!
Every runner becomes part of a ripple effect that lasts far beyond race day!

Thank you for running with purpose and standing with our youth!

Putting in miles with the crew..another Back Bay long run in the books!! 🏃🏾🏃🏻‍♂️ Appreciate everyone who showed up thi...
04/18/2026

Putting in miles with the crew..another Back Bay long run in the books!! 🏃🏾🏃🏻‍♂️

Appreciate everyone who showed up this morning!!

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1605 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA
92705

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17144801925

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