Human Options Ignites Social Change Surrounding Relationship Violence in Orange County.  
                                                        October 12, 2021 – Good Day OC  
                                                        CEO, Maricela Rios-Faust was on Good Day OC to talk about relationship violence and trends we’re seeing. Watch here. 

      CEO, Maricela Rios-Faust Nominated for 2021 OCBJ Women in Business Award! 
                                                        September 13, 2021 – Orange County Business Journal 
                                                        CEO, Maricela Rios-Faust was recently nominated for the Women in Business Award for her leadership in Orange County. Read more>

      Human Options Appoints Newport Beach Resident to its Board of Directors 
                                                        July 19, 2021 – Newport Beach Independent
                                                        Human Options announced the appointment of the newest member of the board of directors, Clay Richardson. Read more>

      Human Options’ Serious Fun 2021 Gala Raises More Than $426,000!  
                                                        June 8, 2021 – Stu News Newport
                                                        Human Options’ 2021 Serious Fun Gala goes virtual and successfully raises more than $426,000. Read more>

       KPCC Radio: The Biggest Secret No One Talks About: A Leading Cause of Homelessness Among Women.
                                                   May 24, 2021 – KPCC Radio Interview 
 Listen to Human Option’s CEO, Maricela Rios-Faust, on KPCC Radio, as she talks about intersection of Domestic Violence and Homelessness. Listen here>

       Philanthropy: Bits & Pieces
                                                   May 19, 2021 – KPCC Radio Interview 
Human Options, has been awarded a grant from SCAN Health Plan’s Community Giving Program in the amount of $15,000. The funding will support Human Options’ critical “Safe Options for Seniors” program, which provides high quality individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, support groups, and more. Read more>

Human Options’ Serious Fun 2021 celebrates DOVE honorees 
 May 25, 2021 – Stu News Newport 
Human Options’ 2021 Serious Fun Gala goes virtual, honors Newport Coast residents.  Read more>

The Unexpected Victims of Domestic Violence 
October 27, 2018 – The Orange County Register
The evidence is irrefutable: Orange County seniors are being abused right under our noses.
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Human Options Hosts Annual Fall Luncheon
September 21, 2018 – Greer’s OC
Human Options will host its annual Fall Luncheon, UnSelfie: Raising Kind and Resilient Leaders, to help educate and raise awareness about domestic violence.
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Good Times: Serious Fun Gala Honors Longtime Supporter
September 2018 – Newport Beach Lifestyle
Kate Duchene was presented the Dove Award for her dedication to breaking the cycle of domestic violence by Human Options, a nonprofit dedicated to that mission.
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Philanthropy: Bits & Pieces
August 20-26, 2018 – Orange County Business Journal
Human Options, was awarded an $11,500 grant from Wells Fargo to support the Fall Luncheon, which takes place Oct. 4 at The Westin South Coast Plaza.
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Cover Story: Raise Your Glass 2018: Support Our Community
August 2018 – Orange County Lawyer
$205,000!!! That is how much in grants the Orange County Bar Association Charitable Fund awarded to worthwhile organizations recently. 
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Business: Grants
July 23, 2018 – The Orange County Register
Human Options, an Orange County-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence, was recently awarded a $200,000 two-year grant from the Weingart Foundation.
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Benefit: Human Options Serious Fund Gala Raises $480K
July 20, 2018 – Newport Beach Independent
Human Options, an Orange County-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence, hosted their 2018 Serious Fun Gala on May 19 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach.
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Philanthropy: Serious Fun, Serious Mission
June 11, 2018 – Orange County Business Journal
Human Options hosted its Serious Fun Gala on May 19 at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach.
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Orange County Bar Association Awards $10,000 Grant to Human Options
March 30, 2018 – Stu News Newport
Human Options was presented a $10,000 grant to support its legal advocacy program.
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