Volunteerism Tag

Celebrating National Volunteer Month at Crittenton

Volunteerism can serve a purpose to many people. For some, volunteering is a call of duty in order to help make the community a better place to live; for others volunteerism is an act of kindness and a way to help personally enrich one’s life; yet, for others volunteerism is how someone practices their faith by living a life of purpose. However one defines volunteerism what...

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Crittenton's Day of Beauty 2015
Crittenton’s Day of Beauty 2015

When You Look Good You Feel Good As I’m driving into Orange County nothing seems familiar. Suddenly my heart feels heavy-I begin to recognize the area. I’m heading towards my old group home and I’m captured by feelings of nostalgia. I remember running down the street, stopping at the gas station, and picking up the payphone as a van abruptly stops in front of me. The...

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A Message from Our CEO: Faith Matters

Child welfare agencies contracting with the government often hold the faith community at arms length. Concerns about the separation of church and state, "political correctness" and misunderstandings often stand in the way of enriching children's lives - and the lives of volunteers- to provide caring, supportive relationships for the most vulnerable youth. We're not talking about specific religious beliefs, but about seeing a world larger...

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Art Contest Helps Heal the Wounds of Childhood Trauma

Every year the members of Crittenton’s Felicia Auxiliary have dedicated their summers in coordinating and reviewing art projects that clients in Crittenton’s Residential Treatment Services Program produce. The “I Have a Dream for My Future Contest” is an artistic competition that is designed to help the young teenage girls placed at Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) work through their various behavioral or mental health...

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Crittenton PR Students Get a Taste of Non-Profit Communications Strategy.
Metaphive PR Group Gets a Taste of Non-Profit

Our journey with Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) began when our student based Public Relations class at California State University, Fullerton required us to find a nonprofit organization to volunteer our time and skills. When we came across Crittenton, through our team lead Yasmin Mata, we felt an immediate connection to this non-profit's organizational mission. We strongly believe in their values and the right...

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2013 Crittenton Volunteer Award Winners for Public Service.
Crittenton’s 2013 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony

Angelo’s & Vinci’s Ristorante in Fullerton, Calif. was the scene for the Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Ceremony on October 26, 2013. Volunteers, loved ones, and award recipients gathered to enjoy a day of celebration, good food, and the spirit of volunteerism. “Whether they have been volunteers for forty years or four months, our volunteers are always filled with enthusiasm,” said...

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Crittenton's Day of Beauty
Crittenton’s Annual Day of Beauty Event

The Annual Day of Beauty Event was held at the Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) Residential Services Treatment Center on September 7, 2013. Each year an army of dedicated CSCF volunteers, community partners and long-time supporters create a day of empowerment and encouragement for CSCF Residential Services clients in need of mentorship and guidance. “This yearly event has been established to focus on empowering young...

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2013 Crittenton Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Ceremony

October 01, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Crittenton Services for Children and Families Martha Jasso, Director of Communications (714) 680-6008 mjasso@crittentonsocal.org   FULLERTON, Calif. –  Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) will host its annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 26, at Angelo’s & Vinci’s Ristorante in Fullerton, Calif. [caption id="attachment_1405" align="alignleft" width="300"] Crittenton Volunteers 2013[/caption] Each year the agency honors the countless hours of dedication volunteers provide to programming efforts at...

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