Waymakers is celebrating 50 years of driving impact and change for youth, victims, and families across Orange County. Our focus is on sheltering, supporting, counseling, resolving, and educating those in their most vulnerable moments to find their way past conflict and crisis to strength and stability.
SHELTERING CHILDREN Due to repeated suicide attempts, fourteen-year-old “Annalise” had been hospitalized three times, spending over 40 days away from…
At Waymakers, we think of ourselves as caregivers. We advocate, we stand up, we advise, we counsel, and we most…
By Ronnetta Johnson, Executive Director Without question, we will look back on this year and note the historic crises. We…
Celebrating Waymakers Executive Director Ronnetta Johnson! This year marks Ronnetta’s 25th anniversary with Waymakers—a milestone to be sure! Now in…
We live in unprecedented times and life, as we knew it, has changed. Everyone is carrying an extra measure of…
The pandemic has presented challenges for everyone. Major adjustments have been made as families navigated sheltering in place together. While…
Yes, it is a reality—summer break is here. It’s a hard pill to swallow for parents and students alike, as…
One thing that has been at the forefront of all of our minds lately is health. Keeping ourselves physically healthy…
As always, our shelters provide a safe respite to struggling children. We have implemented all of the best practices for…
