GIVING BACK
VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS HELP LOCAL NONPROFITS CONTINUE THEIR IMPORTANT WORK IN THE COMMUNITY .
BY NEWPORT BEACH MAGAZINE STAFF
Hoag Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Hoag health system .
From promoting literacy to assisting animals , preserving our open spaces and advocating for the arts , a wide range of nonprofits are diligently working to benefit the community . And as the year comes to an end , many residents look to make a difference for those in need or support a cause that ’ s close to their hearts . To encourage this giving spirit , we ’ ve compiled a roundup of Newport Beach-area organizations that could use your help , either through volunteer hours or through a financial donation . Read on to find a charity that would be grateful for your support this season .
Crystal Cove Conservancy is restoring historic cottages at Crystal Cove State Park .
Crystal Cove Conservancy Established in 1999 by Laura Davick to preserve Crystal Cove State Park ’ s historic district when developers wanted to turn it into a luxury resort , Crystal Cove Conservancy has worked tirelessly since then to protect this natural space , restore the century-old cottages and bring schoolchildren to the park for science-based field trips . Davick , a third-generation Crystal Cove resident , spearheaded this effort because she understood the importance of preserving this beautiful place for all to enjoy — now and in the future . The Conservancy is one of the state park system ’ s biggest public benefit organizations , even serving as a model for public-private partnerships across the country . Money from food concessions and overnight cottage rentals helps to pay for maintenance of the historic structures and also fund the park ’ s science , technology , engineering and math education programs for K-12 students ; many are from low-income areas and have never been to the beach . The students learn while taking part in habitat restoration projects and conservation research in the backcountry as well as on the water and beaches . Notably , rare birds , threatened animals and endangered plants all call the park home . Data gathered by the students becomes part of university research projects and is used to help guide conservation management decisions . When it comes to the historic district , where people once lived in the cottages and several movies were filmed , 28 of those cottages and one Japanese language schoolhouse have been restored , with 17 cottages remaining to be fixed up . ( crystalcove . org )
Hoag Hospital Foundation Established in 1978 , the Hoag Hospital Foundation is a philanthropic arm of the nationally recognized Hoag health system , comprising two hospitals — including Hoag Hospital Newport Beach — as well as 15 urgent care centers , 10 health centers and a network of 1,800 physicians , all serving patients in OC . In support of Hoag , the foundation raises more than $ 100 million in new gifts and pledges every year through its various campaigns and programs . Last year , a generous gift from the Lyon family established the Gen . William Lyon Leadership Center , a state-of-the-art space for hospital and clinical leaders to come together to collaborate and for doctors to refresh and recharge from their daily work . Donations may be made to support a variety of areas , from nursing to women ’ s health , diabetes or palliative care , the Hoag Family Cancer Institute or to help provide assistance to at-risk and underserved individuals and families . The foundation recently launched Boldly Hoag , a $ 300 million capital campaign — the largest in Hoag history — to aid the expansion of its Irvine campus . In 2019 , the foundation established the Hoag Innovators program , a group of philanthropic leaders dedicated to catalyzing innovation ; so far , 13 projects have been funded to keep Hoag at the cutting edge of health care . ( hoaghospitalfoundation . org )
National Cat Protection Society Operating no-kill animal shelters in Newport Beach and San Diego , the National Cat Protection Society cares for owner-relinquished felines until they find a forever family , and also provides a retirement home for older cats — at least 8 years old , in good health and with no signs of aggression — when owners can no longer care for them ( for a one-time fee of $ 7,500 ). The nonprofit ’ s shelters offer safe ,
LEFT : J . CHRISTOPHER LAUNI / COURTESY OF CRYSTAL COVE CONSERVANCY ; RIGHT : COURTESY OF HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
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