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SUMMARY:Fall Luncheon 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nFriday\, October 11\, 2024\nLido House\, Autograph Collection\n3300 Newport Blvd\, Newport Beach\, CA 92663\nFeaturing keynote speaker\, Beverly Gooden. Please help us raise critical funds for Human Options’ life-changing services and programs at our mission-driven luncheon. \nOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All guests are encouraged to wear purple in support of survivors and to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence in our communities \nTickets sell fast! You do not want to miss out on this incredible event! \nBecome a Sponsor! \nAttend the Event! \nMake a Gift! \nThank you to our Sponsors!\nTitle Sponsor & Awareness Ambassador:\n \nAnonymous \nEMPOWER(er) Sponsor: \nMara & Keith Muray\nBarbara Roberts\nClay & Linda Richardson (Digital FastForward) \nPROTECT(or) Sponsor:\n \nGary Faust & Maricela Rios-Faust\nSusan L. Heller & Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\nHoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian\nMichele I. & Abdo Khoury\nKPMG LLP\nLatham & Watkins LLP\nDoug & Lynne McLeish\nMechanics Bank\nML Marketing\nKatie & Fred Nuñez\nO’Melveny & Myers LLP\nWhittier Trust \nBenefactor: \nCrevier Family Foundation\nLiza Eshilian-Oates\, MD & Mike Oates\nKaiser Permanente \nUnderwriters: \nDoug & Chandinie Francis\nLes & Ellen Thomas\nSchilling Law Group\, PC \n\nBeverly Gooden\, a distinguished writer and social activist\, gained renown for spearheading the groundbreaking social movement\, #WhyIStayed. Her creation of the #WhyIStayed hashtag and movement was a response to the pervasive victim-blaming of domestic violence survivors. CNN hailed #WhyIStayed as one of the 8 hashtags that reshaped the world. Gooden’s insightful writings have graced prestigious platforms such as The New York Times\, TIME\, and the U.S. Office on Women’s Health. \nIn 2022\, Gooden released her debut memoir\, “Surviving: Why We Stay and How We Leave Abusive Relationships\,” shedding light on the complexities of intimate partner violence. She holds a master’s degree in social justice from Loyola University Chicago\, where her thesis focused on institutional responses to single women facing intimate partner violence. \nGooden’s impactful advocacy has garnered recognition\, including the Investigation Discovery and Glamour magazine’s Inspire A Difference “Everyday Hero” Award.  \n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event reminding us of all the extraordinary power we hold to create change. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to register for the event\, contact Claire Otterbein at cotterbein@humanoptions.org or 949-359-0323. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/fall-luncheon-2024/
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SUMMARY:#ShineTheLight Walking Vigil – Costa Mesa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd Annual Shine the Light Walking Vigil to honor and show solidarity for victims and survivors of relationship violence in partnership with City of Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa Police Department. Help transform our communities to light city purple and show our commitment to ending relationship violence as we partner with our cities and law enforcement to ignite change.
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/shinethelight-walking-vigil-costa-mesa-2/
LOCATION:Lions Park Lawn\, 570 W 18th St\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:#ShineTheLight Walking Vigil – Irvine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd Annual Shine the Light Walking Vigil to honor and show solidarity for victims and survivors of relationship violence in partnership with City of Irvine and Irvine Police Department. Help transform our communities to light city purple and show our commitment to ending relationship violence as we partner with our cities and law enforcement to ignite change.
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/shinethelight-walking-vigil-irvine-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 14301 Yale Ave\, Irvine\, CA\, 92604\, United States
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Relationship Violence & Stalking: The Critical Intersection
DESCRIPTION:Join Human Options for a free virtual webinar this month to commemorate National Stalking Awareness Month! Stalking intersects with many other forms of interpersonal violence\, one of these being domestic or relationship violence. This webinar will explore the dangerous intersection of domestic violence and stalking behaviors. \nThis webinar is open to the general public\, community partners\, service providers\, and victims/survivors of domestic/relationship violence or stalking! \nTo register\, click here.  \nFor more information or have questions\, please email our Prevention Education team at preventioneducation@humanoptions.org
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/webinar-relationship-violence-stalking-the-critical-intersection/
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SUMMARY:February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (TDVAPM)
DESCRIPTION:February 1\, 2025 – February 28\, 2025\n\n\n\nFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (TDVAPM)\, and this 2025 at Human Options\, we are getting ready to launch our awareness campaign in hopes to engage our teens\, families\, networks and communities. Often times\, teen relationships are overlooked and seen as ‘less serious’ when compared with adult relationships. Recently 1 in 12 high school students reported having experienced physical and sexual dating violence by an intimate partner. Because of these staggering statistics\, we are preparing for our Love Shouldn’t Hurt campaign this February 2025. Join us as we promote Healthy Love and prevent teen dating violence from happening!  \nClick here to learn more about our #HEALTHYLOVE Campaign! 
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/february-is-teen-dating-violence-awareness-prevention-month-tdvapm-3/
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SUMMARY:40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training (DVAT)
DESCRIPTION:Looking to work with domestic violence survivors or just expand your knowledge?\n\n\nRegister for Human Options’ 40-hour state-mandated workshop! Offered biannually in the Spring and Fall\, this domestic violence series is ideal for those seeking employment or volunteer experience with a domestic violence organization in California. \nEmergency hotline volunteers help answer calls to our 24-hour hotline and document each call. Emergency hotline volunteers are asked to do at least one\, 3 hour shift per week. All hotline volunteers are mandated by the State of California to complete a 40-hour domestic violence awareness training before being eligible to volunteer. \nUpon completion you will receive a certification as mandated California Evidence Code Section 1037.1. \nJoin us for our virtual 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training in March 2025! Click for flyer. \nMonday\, March 17th\, 2025 (Training will be from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. )\nTuesday\, March 18th\, 2025\nWednesday\, March 19th\, 2025\nThursday\, March 20th\, 2025 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/31129/
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SUMMARY:Hoag OC Marathon - Run with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Join Team Human Options at the Hoag OC Marathon!\nRun\, Fundraise\, and Make a Difference for Survivors of Relationship Violence\nWe are thrilled to announce that Human Options will be participating as a beneficiary in the Hoag OC Marathon! This is an incredible opportunity for our supporters to join us in raising funds for our life-saving programs while getting active\, having fun\, and gathering to support our mission. \n  \nRacing Weekend Event Details for Racers\nRacing with Team Human Options? Click here for details about the race: \n\nHow to pick up your racing bib.\nParking and shuttle information.\nTimes and locations.\nHuman Options Tent at the Finish Line\n\n  \nMeet Us at the Finish Line!\nCome support our racers at the Finish Line! Visit the Team Human Options tent in the Expo area’s Charity Village. Cheer on our team of racers\, take some photos\, get hydrated\, and learn more about your impact. \n\nSaturday\, May 3: 3:00 – 7:00 PM\nSunday\, May 4: 8:00 – 11:30 AM\n\nEnding relationship violence is a marathon. Every step you take\, and every dollar you raise\, takes us one step closer to an Orange County free from violence. Click here for a map of the Expo area at the Finish Line–you can find Team Human Options’ tent in the Charity Village. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nDates: Saturday\, May 3\, and Sunday\, May 4\, 2025\nLocation: OC Fair & Event Center\n\n  \nHow You Can Participate\nSupporters of Human Options can sign up to run and fundraise for our cause by getting people in their network to sponsor their race. Whether you are a seasoned runner or new to the sport\, there is a race option for you: \n\nHoag 5K Run or Walk (Saturday\, May 3\, 2025 AT 5:30 PM)\nHalf Marathon (Sunday\, May 4\, 2025 AT 6:30 AM)\nHoag OC Marathon (Sunday\, May 4\, 2025 AT 5:30 AM)\n\n  \nOur Goal\nWe aim to raise at least $10\,000 through this event to support our mission of ending the cycle of domestic violence. Every dollar raised will go toward providing critical services and support for survivors of relationship violence and their families in Orange County. Every dollar you raise or donate—and every step you take—will support survivors seeking housing\, legal advocacy\, counseling\, and a fresh start. \n  \nGet Involved Today\n\nRegister as a runner and fundraiser for Team Human Options.\nDonate directly to support Human Options runners.\nVolunteer to support runners and the race. Email Jonathan Forbes (jforbes@humanoptions.org) for more information.\n\nYou can view this video for more detailed information on how to register and set up your fundraising page. \n  \nJoin us in making a difference—lace up your running shoes and be a part of Team Human Options at the Hoag OC Marathon. Together\, we can create a community where everyone feels safe and and lives free from fear. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n  \nQuestions? Please contact Jonathan Forbes\, Senior Development Director\, at jforbes@humanoptions.org.
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/hoag-oc-marathon-run-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center\, 88 Fair Dr\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
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SUMMARY:Serious Fun Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Human Options community for a night of disco-themed Serious Fun. Our annual gala celebrates the work that we do for survivors of relationship violence in Orange County and those who make it all possible. \n  \nSILENT AUCTION LIVE!\nOur Silent Auction is now LIVE for online bidding. Please click below to bid on over 25 quality items. \n \n\n\n  \nGET INVOLVED\n\n \n \n \n  \nABOUT THE GALA\n \n \n\n  \nMEET OUR DOVE HONOREE\n \n  \nTHANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS\nSponsorships Still Available! Click to learn more. \nDIAMOND SPONSORS \nDigital FastForward\, Inc. & Clay and Linda Richardson\nGreenberg Traurig\, LLP & Susan Heller\nKnobbe Martens & Dale and Wendy Peterson \nMULTI-PLATINUM SPONSORS \nCT Realty\nThe Frome Family Foundation\nMichele I. and Abdo Khoury\nLatham & Watkins\, LLP\nRhythm Healthcare \nPLATINUM SPONSORS \nConsilio & Andrew and Colby Gray\nDr. Liza Eshilian-Oates and Mike Oates\nFermol\, Inc.\nGlaukos Charitable Foundation\nKim and Matt Grimm\nKaiser Permanente\, Southern California\nThe Kingston Family\nKPMG\, LLP\nMara Murray\nMorgan\, Lewis & Bockius\, LLP\nKatie and Fred Nuñez\nO’Melveny & Myers\, LLP\nThomas and Victoria Otterbein\nPartners of Knobbe Martens\nMaricela Rios-Faust & Gary Faust\nSchilling Law Group\, PC\nSt. Mark Presbyterian Church \nGOLD SPONSORS \nErnst & Young\, LLP\nBrian Ruttencutter & BBR Wine Consulting\, LLC\nTechMD\nTerry Theologides and Deb Rodriguez \nUNDERWRITERS \nAngela and Kamran Ahmad\nScott Allen\nJohn Asplund\nCrevier Family Foundation\nHi-Time Wine Cellars\nHittelman Family Law Group APC\nThe Thompson Family Foundation \n  \n2025 SERIOUS FUN COMMITTEE\nJason Weintraub\, Co-Chair\nRouz Tabaddor\, Co-Chair\nLauren Asplund\nDiane Biagianti\nKim Grimm\nNicole Kim\nWendy Peterson\nMalia Petrucci\nBrian Ruttencutter\nAmber Tran\nJeff VanHoosear\nAlexandra Williamson \n  \nPlease contact Jonathan Forbes\, Senior Development Director\, for more information about sponsorship opportunities at jforbes@humanoptions.org. \n 
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/serious-fun-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Balboa Bay Resort\, 1221 West Coast Hwy\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92663
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SUMMARY:Courage Over Comfort: Part One
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Powerful Live Recording Experience! \nBe part of the audience for the launch of our new series\, recorded live in front of a studio audience. This unique series brings real-time energy\, meaningful dialogue\, and the voices of those working to break cycles of relationship violence. \nOur first episode will spotlight multigenerational violence\, unpacking how trauma can pass from one generation to the next\, and more importantly\, how we can work together to interrupt these cycles and build a future free from violence. \nSeats are limited\, don’t miss this opportunity to witness and contribute to this important conversation. Click to register!  \nhttps://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=8f4def96-62d9-45e9-b0fc-65a1aa968a67&envId=p-QXg3qvYnWkex1Ovbg-YzBw&zone=usa
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/courage-over-comfort-part-one/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T143000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Overview of Relationship Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free training open to the community\, service providers and anyone who wants to learn more about relationship violence! Learn more about the signs\, the dynamics of power & control\, and the cycle of violence.\nThis is your opportunity to strengthen your knowledge so you can ignite social change. \nClick to REGISTER!  \nODV WEBINAR DVAM 2025 (Instagram Post (45))
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/webinar-overview-of-relationship-violence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T083000
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SUMMARY:Courage Over Comfort: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling conversation rooted in courage. They shared personal truths\, lived experiences\, and professional insights\, exploring how trauma shapes families and the pathways to healing. This new series aims to spark transformative dialogue and disrupt cycles of relationship violence\, encouraging participants—whether survivors\, providers\, or those carrying generational pain—to speak their truths with vulnerability and strength. Through its Courage Over Comfort Series\, Human Options is leading the way in fostering courageous conversations and healing. \nOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month\, and Human Options is working to shift the community mindset by sharing stories of survivors. This panel will include voices from Gabriella Blanchard\, a relationship violence survivor saved by her local Police Department\, and another is Chief Michael Kent\, a long-standing city partner that collaborates with Human Options to keep survivors safe during domestic violence calls \nSeats are limited\, don’t miss this opportunity to witness and contribute to this important conversation. CLICK TO REGISTER!  \n 
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/courage-over-comfort-part-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T193000
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SUMMARY:#ShineTheLight Walking Vigil – Costa Mesa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 4th Annual Shine the Light Walking Vigil to honor and show solidarity for victims and survivors of relationship violence in partnership with City of Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa Police Department. Help transform our communities to light city purple and show our commitment to ending relationship violence as we partner with our cities and law enforcement to ignite change. \n  \nShineTheLight 2025 - Costa Mesa
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/shinethelight-walking-vigil-costa-mesa-copy/
LOCATION:Lions Park Lawn\, 570 W 18th St\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T133000
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SUMMARY:Fall Luncheon 2025
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 10\, 2025\n\nLido House\, Autograph Collection\n\n3300 Newport Blvd\, Newport Beach\, CA 92663\n  \n\n\nJoin us at our 2025 Annual Fall Luncheon and help us spread awareness while raising critical funds to support survivors of relationship violence seeking Human Options’ life-changing services.\n\nThis year\, we are honored to feature keynote speaker April Hernandez Castillo as we shine the light on teens who have overcome relationship violence. Learn more about April below.\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n  \nOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All guests are encouraged to wear purple in support of survivors and to raise awareness of the issue of relationship violence in our communities. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event reminding us of all the extraordinary power we hold to create change. \n  \nAbout Our Keynote Speaker\n \nAs we shine the light on teens who have overcome relationship violence\, we are honored to introduce our keynote speaker\, April Hernandez Castillo. April is an author\, actress\, and speaker whose memoir\, Embracing Me\, chronicles her journey as a teen survivor of relationship violence through resilience\, courage\, and transformation. From the streets of the Bronx to celebrated roles in Freedom Writers and Dexter\, April is a voice for survivors everywhere\, reminding us that we have the power to rewrite our story. She takes the audience behind the scenes to the most intimate parts of her life and uses her voice and humor to ignite\, empower\, and educate. \n  \n \n  \nThank You to Our Generous Sponsors\n  \nEmpowerment Sponsors\nMichele I. and Abdo Khoury \n  \nProtector Sponsors\nDiane Biagianti & Glaukos Corporation \nKim and Matt Grimm \nSusan L. Heller & Greenberg Traurig\, LLC \nHoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian \nNikole Kingston and O’Melveny & Myers\, LLP \nKPMG\, LLP \nLatham & Watkins\, LLP \nML Marketing & Advertising \nKatie and Fred Nuñez \nMaricela Rios-Faust & Gary Faust \nSchilling Law Group\, PC \nWhittier Trust \n  \nSurvivor Benefactors\nKaiser Permanente \nRhythm Healthcare \nDenise Schuler \n  \nMocktail Underwriters\nMatt & Alex Williamson \n  \n2025 Fall Luncheon Committee\nCourtney Williams\, Chair \nAlexandra Williamson\, Co-Chair \nLauren Asplund \nKim Grimm \nShelley Pecora \nRouz Soleymani \nAlma Toggenburger \nAmber Tran \nColleen Weeks \n  \nFor more information on sponsorship opportunities\, please contact Jonathan Forbes\, Senior Development Director\, at jforbes@humanoptions.org or call 949-259-0280.
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/fall-luncheon-2025/
LOCATION:Lido House\, Autograph Collection\, 3300 Newport Blvd\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92663\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T193000
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SUMMARY:#ShineTheLight Walking Vigil – Irvine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd Annual Shine the Light Walking Vigil to honor and show solidarity for victims and survivors of relationship violence in partnership with City of Irvine and Irvine Police Department. Help transform our communities to light city purple and show our commitment to ending relationship violence as we partner with our cities and law enforcement to ignite change. \n  \n#SHINETHELIGHT 2025 Flyer - Irvine
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/shinethelight-walking-vigil-irvine-3/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 14301 Yale Ave\, Irvine\, CA\, 92604\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T110000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Supporting Youth Experiencing Relationship Violence
DESCRIPTION:Are you a youth-serving provider who sees relationship violence in the field? Learn best practices to effectively support and empower children & teens who are or survivors of relationship violence. This session will equip you with trauma-informed\, culturally responsive\, and survivor-centered strategies to enhance your impact. \nClick to REGISTER!  \nSupporting Children Experiencing RV
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/webinar-supporting-youth-experiencing-relationship-violence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T193000
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SUMMARY:#ShineTheLight Walking Vigil – Santa Ana - Copy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd Annual Shine the Light Walking Vigil to honor and show solidarity for victims and survivors of relationship violence in partnership with City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Police Department. Help transform our communities to light city purple and show our commitment to ending relationship violence as we partner with our cities and law enforcement to ignite change. \n  \n#SHINETHELIGHT 2025 Santa Ana Flyer Eng & Sp
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/shinethelight-walking-vigil-santa-ana-copy/
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SUMMARY:Adopt A Family 2025
DESCRIPTION:Give the healing power of love and compassion that outlasts the season.\n  \n \n  \n \nFor families rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of abuse\, the holidays can be a painful reminder of what’s been lost. But with your help\, it can also be a time of warmth\, celebration\, and hope. \nBy participating in our Adopt A Family holiday program\, you can provide survivors and their children with wrapped gifts from their personalized wish list—restoring a sense of normalcy\, love\, and community support when it’s needed most. \n  \nStep into the Season of Giving\n \nRegister to Adopt a Family\nRegistration opens November 2. Please sign up by November 17 to receive a personalized wish list from one of the families we serve. \nReceive Your Family’s Wishlist\nWish lists will be sent to you no later than the week of November 24. Each includes age-appropriate gift ideas for every family member. \nShop\, Wrap\, and Deliver\nPurchase and wrap the gifts\, then drop them off at the Human Options Business Office by December 15. We’ll make sure they’re delivered in time for families to open during the holidays. \nDrop-off location: 5540 Trabuco Rd\, Ste 100\, Irvine\, CA 92620. \n  \nBe the Heartbeat of the Holidays\n \nYour generosity does more than fill gift bags—it fills hearts. \n\nYou remind survivors that they are seen\, valued\, and supported.\nYou help children experience the magic of the season\, even in the midst of transition.\nYou offer families a moment of joy\, stability\, and connection on their healing journey.\n\nYour compassion helps transform the holidays into a time of hope and healing. Thank you for standing with survivors and for making this season brighter\, one family at a time. \nQuestions? Please email us at humanity@humanoptions.org. \n  \n \n  \nThank You to Our Hearts of the Season!\nThe Abelings\nManija Ahmed\nScott Allen\nDiane Biagianti\nCentral Enterprises\nLeslie and Logan Coleman & Friends\nMichaela & Kurt Cronican\nMr. & Mrs. Donaldson\nAmy J.\nThe Jacobson Family\nNancy Kemp\nThe Kingston Family\nThe Nuñez Family\nThe Procsal Family\nRGP\nKhylo Rhoden\nThe Rosas Family\nSchilling Law Group\, PC\nJack & Katharine Schoellerman\nKerri & Dani Sonenshine\nState Farm Insurance\nTeam Deligan\nKristina & Aric Torreyson\nAndrea Vandiver\nThe Wyatt Family
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/adopt-a-family-2025/
LOCATION:Human Options Business Office\, 5540 Trabuco Rd\, Ste 100\, Irvine\, CA\, 92620\, United States
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SUMMARY:Courage Over Comfort: Ep 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling conversation rooted in courage. They shared personal truths\, lived experiences\, and professional insights\, exploring how trauma shapes families and the pathways to healing. This new series aims to spark transformative dialogue and disrupt cycles of relationship violence\, encouraging participants—whether survivors\, providers\, or those carrying generational pain—to speak their truths with vulnerability and strength. Through its Courage Over Comfort Series\, Human Options is leading the way in fostering courageous conversations and healing. \nFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month\, and Human Options is working to shift the community mindset by sharing stories of survivors. This panel will include voices from Guadalupe Sosa\, a teen dating violence survivor\, and another is Dr. Brett Goldberg\, a community partner and advocate who collaborates with Human Options in his role at CSUF\, with knowledge around campus violence prevention and healthy masculinity.  \nSeats are limited\, don’t miss this opportunity to witness and contribute to this important conversation. CLICK TO REGISTER!  \n 
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/courage-over-comfort-ep-3/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T153000
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Love Shouldn't Hurt Teen Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Love Shouldn’t Hurt Teen Conference is a free\, family‑centered event dedicated to promoting healthy relationships and preventing teen dating violence. Held on February 28th\, 2026 at Santa Ana High School\, the conference brings together teens\, parents\, and trusted adults for interactive workshops\, resources\, and conversations designed to help families recognize abuse and build safe\, supportive relationship skills. This annual gathering is part of Human Options’ commitment to empowering youth and creating a community where all young people can experience healthy\, respectful love. \nFebruary 28th | 9am–3pm\nSanta Ana High School \nA day of learning\, connection\, and empowerment for teens across Orange County.\nWorkshops · Resource Fair · Opportunity Drawings · More \nWhether you’re a young person\, caregiver\, educator\, or advocate\, this conference offers powerful ways to build skills\, find support\, and learn how we can prevent relationship violence together. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! 
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/11th-annual-love-shouldnt-hurt-teen-conference/
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SUMMARY:40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training (DVAT)
DESCRIPTION:Looking to work with domestic violence survivors or just expand your knowledge?\n\n\nRegister for Human Options’ 40-hour state-mandated workshop! Offered biannually in the Spring and Fall\, this domestic violence series is ideal for those seeking employment or volunteer experience with a domestic violence organization in California. \nEmergency hotline volunteers help answer calls to our 24-hour hotline and document each call. Emergency hotline volunteers are asked to do at least one\, 3 hour shift per week. All hotline volunteers are mandated by the State of California to complete a 40-hour domestic violence awareness training before being eligible to volunteer. \nUpon completion you will receive a certification as mandated California Evidence Code Section 1037.1. \nJoin us for our virtual 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training in March 2026! Click for flyer. \nMonday\, March 23\nTuesday\, March 24th\nWednesday\, March 25th\nThursday\, March 26th \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/40-hour-domestic-violence-advocate-training-dvat-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T083000
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SUMMARY:Courage Over Comfort: Episode 4
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling conversation rooted in courage. They shared personal truths\, lived experiences\, and professional insights\, exploring how trauma shapes families and the pathways to healing. This series aims to spark transformative dialogue and disrupt cycles of relationship violence\, encouraging participants—whether survivors\, providers\, or those carrying generational pain—to speak their truths with vulnerability and strength. Through its Courage Over Comfort Series\, Human Options is leading the way in fostering courageous conversations and healing. \nJoin us in April\, where we will continue to gather at Courage Over Comfort\, a space for courageous conversations that deepen our collective understanding of the impacts of relationship violence on survivors. Our next episode features Tammy Kavathan from our Survivor Advisory Council and B. Robert Farzad\, Managing Partner of Farzad and Ochoa Family Law Attorneys\, LLP\, to explore how legal advocacy helps survivors secure protection orders\, navigate custody and divorce\, and reclaim independence. \nSeats are limited\, don’t miss this opportunity to witness and contribute to this important conversation. CLICK TO REGISTER!  \n 
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/courage-over-comfort-ep-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
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SUMMARY:2026 Hoag OC Marathon - Run with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Join Team Human Options at the Hoag OC Marathon!\nRun\, Fundraise\, and Volunteer to Create a Safe-Haven for Survivors\nHuman Options is proud to return as a benefiting charity for the 2026 Hoag OC Marathon! This year\, you can join Humanity in Action\, our volunteer and community engagement initiative that mobilizes supporters to take meaningful action in creating a safer Orange County. \nWhether you run\, fundraise\, or volunteer along the race route\, you’ll be helping survivors of relationship violence find a safe-haven\, healing\, and empowerment. \n \n  \nEvent Details\n\nDates: Saturday\, May 2\, and Sunday\, May 3\, 2026\nLocation: OC Fair & Event Center\n\n  \nReady to Become Part of the Movement?\n\nREGISTER as a racer and fundraiser for Team Human Options.\nDONATE to support our racers and help provide safety for survivors.\nVOLUNTEER with Humanity in Action to cheer on the team. Email Sarah D’Agostino (humanity@humanoptions.org) for details or to sign up.\n\n  \nThere Is a Place for You\nRun & Fundraise with Team Human Options\nRacing on behalf of Human Options is an opportunity to turn your miles into impact. Runners will create personal fundraising pages and invite friends\, family\, colleagues\, neighbors\, and others in their network to sponsor their race. \nThere’s a race for every level: \n\nHoag 5K Run or Walk – Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 AT 5:30 PM\nHalf Marathon – Sunday\, May 3\, 2026 AT 6:30 AM\nHoag OC Marathon – Sunday\, May 3\, 2026 AT 5:30 AM\n\nVolunteer through Humanity in Action\n \nNot running? You can still make a powerful difference. \nThis year\, Humanity in Action volunteers will help Human Options cheer on runners and raise awareness about our mission. It’s a high-energy\, high-visibility way to stand with survivors and support our team. There are several ways to get involved and support our racers–please email Sarah D’Agostino (humanity@humanoptions.org) for details or to sign up. \n  \n \n  \nOur Goal: Safety for Survivors & Their Families\n \nThis year\, we’re making fundraising more accessible\, more community-driven\, and more impactful. \nWe aim to recruit at least 10 dedicated racers\, each inviting 100 people in their networks to give $100. \nWhy $100? Because $100 provides one night of immediate safety for a survivor and their children through our emergency shelter or hotel voucher program. \nOne gift = one night of safety.\nOne racer’s network = 100 nights of safety.\nTen racers = 1\,000 nights of safety for families escaping violence. \nEvery ask matters. Every donation matters. Every mile matters. Every dollar raised—and every step you take—will support survivors seeking housing\, legal advocacy\, counseling\, and transformation. Every racer plays a role in ending the cycle of relationship violence in Orange County. \n  \n \nJoin Us in Creating a Safer Community\nLace up\, show up\, and stand with survivors. \nBe part of Team Human Options at the 2026 Hoag OC Marathon and help build a community where everyone can live free from fear. We can’t wait to see you there. \n  \nQuestions? Please contact Sarah D’Agostino\, Community Engagement Coordinator\, at humanity@humanoptions.org.
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/2026-hoag-oc-marathon/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center\, 88 Fair Dr\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Serious Fun Gala: Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:To purchase sponsorships\, learn more\, and join the celebration\, please click the button below to visit the Serious Fun 45th Anniversary Gala website.\n \n\n  \nFor questions about sponsorship opportunities or donations to our live and silent auction\, please contact:\nJonathan Forbes\nSenior Development Director\njforbes@humanoptions.org \n \n \n\n  \nFor all other event inquiries\, please contact:\nClaire Otterbein\nDevelopment Operations Coordinator\ncotterbein@humanoptions.org \n  \nSerious Fun Gala Committee\nNikole Kingston\, Co-Chair\nKim Grimm\, Co-Chair\nDiane Biagianti\nBrenda Donaldson\nSara Kerrane\nWendy Peterson\nBrian Ruttencutter\nAmber Tran \n 
URL:https://humanoptions.org/event/serious-fun-gala-2026/
LOCATION:Balboa Bay Resort\, 1221 West Coast Hwy\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92663
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