Around Town: Working Wardrobes nonprofit expands
Working Wardrobes, a Costa Mesa-based nonprofit that provides career assistance for people trying to recover from substance abuse, domestic violence, incarceration, homelessness and other challenges, recently opened its sixth shop.
The outlet clothing store at 23016 Lake Forest Drive in Laguna Hills is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
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Volunteer center opens at Second Harvest Food Bank
A grand-opening ceremony and lunch for the Mazda Foundation Volunteer Center at Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Second Harvest is at 8014 Marine Way. For more information, contact Carley Hummel at Carley.hummel@hkstrategies.com or (714) 913-9942.
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Costa Mesa schools receive funding
The Costa Mesa High School Foundation recently awarded more than $100,000 in grants for academic programs, instruction, supplies and technology to Costa Mesa High and Middle schools.
The awards included $42,000 toward a full-time college specialist to support students, $20,000 for a music accompanist for vocal music, $20,000 for a string instrument consultant and $15,000 to support the Business Academy’s trip to a national competition in New York.
The foundation is looking to raise an additional $150,000 this school year and will be reaching out to 5,000 Costa Mesa families, business leaders and community activists.
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The Chronicle name stays
The newsletter of the Costa Mesa Senior Center, The Chronicle, will not be changing its name .
Based on a recent survey, the center’s commission voted Tuesday to keep the monthly publication’s name intact.
Earlier this year, city staff suggested renaming the newsletter “The Buzz on 19th Street,” in reference to the center’s West 19th Street address. The name didn’t fare well, so the commission created a contest for new names.
Voting took place in August. Of the 42 votes cast, 22 supported keeping The Chronicle name as is. The runner-up name, “Senior Chronicle,” got 13 votes.
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Bank of America gives grants
Bank of America recently gave grants to several Orange County nonprofits.
In Irvine, Jamboree Housing Corp. received $40,000 for low-income housing services, the Kennedy Commission received $10,000 to increase affordable housing opportunities, and the Orange County Education and Research Institute received $30,000 for its workforce housing initiative.
In Costa Mesa, South Coast Repertory received $40,000 for education and outreach programs.