http://humanoptions.org Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:58:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://humanoptions.org/2010/03/15/how-you-can-help/ http://humanoptions.org/2010/03/15/serious-fun-2010/ I was very touched by a recent visit with a wonderful donor and supporter of Human Options.  A successful community and corporate leader in his 70’s, he is interested in creating a video telling his family’s story. He said, “this will be a legacy he to leaves as a gift ... http://humanoptions.org/2010/02/26/domestic-violence-from-a-childs-eyes/ [caption id="attachment_2430" align="alignleft" width="208" caption="City of Irvine Chief Maggard with young friend"][/caption] http://humanoptions.org/2010/02/24/irvine-police-chief-maggard-and-young-friend/ Irvine fights rising domestic violence rates By SEAN EMERY THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER IRVINE – Police are working to coax domestic violence victim's out from behind closed doors, teaming up with both city and community groups to tackle the historically under-reported crime. Irvine has held onto its status as the safest large city in ... http://humanoptions.org/2010/02/16/city-of-irvine-and-human-options-join-forces-to-fight-dv/     IRVINE—The Orange County Business Journal recently honored seven chief financial officers with awards including Human Options Administrator Director Mindy Weinheimer at its annual CFO of the Year Dinner and Program, held in association with Cal CPA—OC/Long Beach chapter. Nearly 600 attendees came out for this year’s event, which took place ... http://humanoptions.org/2010/02/03/mindy-weinheimer-receives-community-service-award/ [caption id="attachment_2360" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Playhouse ready for fun at the shelter "][/caption] Lennar Homes Coastal Communities employees dedicated two days to a complete makeover for our children's playground area. Construction and customer service field staff along with office staff arrived with paint, plumbing materials, landscaping, and various other building supplies to ... http://humanoptions.org/2010/01/07/lennar-homes-makes-play-fun-again/   [caption id="attachment_2315" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Irvine Police Officer Jesse Busta shops in Target with a child as part of the Shop With a Cop event"][/caption]               IRVINE – Christmas came early for a group of nearly 60 kids from a local shelter on Thursday, with dozens of Irvine Police personnel helping them find ... http://humanoptions.org/2009/12/03/annual-meeting-honors-graduates-and-donors/ [caption id="attachment_2231" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Speakers Betty Mahmoody (r) and her daughter Mahtob flank co-chairs Artyn Gardner and Beth Bidna"][/caption] Human Options held its annual fall fundraiser on October 28 at the Balboa Bay Club featuring Betty Mahmoody, speaker and author to the New York Times best-selling book, "Not Without My Daughter." ... http://humanoptions.org/2009/11/10/gov-restores-partial-funding/ I just heard Rihanna’s interview with Diane Sawyer.  I wish every teenage girl and boy, every mother and father could hear this and listen to some key messages  from Rihanna, a young woman who is now able to see and tell the truth about abuse.   “Don’t’ react out of love; love ... http://humanoptions.org/2009/10/08/vivians-voice/