MEET US AT THE FINISH LINE!

Human Options is a proud charity partner at the 2025 Hoag OC Marathon, happening this Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, at the OC Fair & Event Center. Visit Team Human Options in the Charity Village to cheer on our racers, take photos, get hydrated, and learn about your impact:

Saturday, May 3, 3:00 - 7:00 PM

Sunday, May 4, 8:00 - 11:30 AM

Ending relationship violence is a marathon. Every step we take, and every dollar we raise, takes us one step closer to a community free from fear.

CELEBRATING OUR INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS

This Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating five incredible individuals and groups whose dedication has transformed lives and made our mission possible. From lifelong advocates to corporate partners with a heart for service, these volunteers show us that healing happens not just through programs, but through the compassion and commitment of a community. Read more to learn about their lasting impact and how you can join them in creating change.

Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Overlap Between Relationship Violence and Child Sexual Abuse

This April, for Child Abuse Prevention Month, we’re shining a light on a hidden crisis. Did you know children living in homes with relationship violence are 15 times more likely to face abuse themselves? A powerful new project, co-created by a high school student, is using interactive storytelling to help parents recognize signs of child sexual abuse and take action. Read our latest blog to learn how these two forms of harm are deeply connected and how a young teen is using AI to educate and empower parents.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please join the Human Options community for our 2025 Serious Fun Gala on May 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM, and enjoy 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. Gather with us as we honor Wendy Peterson as this year's DOVE Honoree and unite our community in support of survivors.

Your sponsorship can make a lasting impact. Help us raise critical funds for our life-saving programs. Click below to learn more and join us!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR GIVING DAY

On May 21, join Human Options and 26 other nonprofits across Orange County as we work together to raise $350,000 to support mental health and healthy relationships.

You can be part of this work by supporting Human Options as we raise $15,000 to make sure everyone in Orange County experiences safe, healthy relationships and lives free from fear. You can donate directly or become a fundraiser and rally your network around our cause.

Thanks to a generous matching gift from Newmeyer & Dillion and Joe & Noelle Ferrentino, the first $5,000 donated will be matched dollar for dollar to double your impact!

Watch for our countdown and visit us on May 21!

If you or someone your know is in need of help, call: 1-877-854-3594

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