R.I.P. Michael Penn

R.I.P. Michael Penn

Michael Penn Rest In Peace We are very sad to report that longtime advocate for interfaith work and friend of OC Human Relations, Mike Penn, passed away recently after battling cancer. Mike served for a number of years as the President of the Orange County Interfaith Network. Mike was an incredible human being who trailblazed a pathway for interfaith unity,

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Employment Opportunity: Hate Crime Prevention Coordinator

Employment Opportunity: Hate Crime Prevention Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYHate Crime Prevention Program Coordinator – Community Building Program(Full-time) Accepting Applications until Noon on March 31, 2021Send cover letter and resume to: Sheri Wingate sheri@ochumanrelations.orgPlease submit cover letter and resume in pdf format. This position serves as support staff to the Human Relations Commission and is funded through a contract with the County of Orange. The current scope of

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Social Justice Ed for High School Students – Mar 17

Social Justice Ed for High School Students - Mar 17

OC Human Relations is pleased to present a series of online Social Justice Education sessions for OC High School students. During our March session we will be exploring the history of the juvenile justice system, the school-to-prison pipeline, and mass incarceration in the United States. Please join us in a safe and respectful place where you can learn, network and

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Employment Opportunity: Dispute Resolution Program Director

Employment Opportunity: Dispute Resolution Program Director

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYDispute Resolution Program DirectorAccepting Applications through March 31, 2021 Send cover letter and resume to: Sheri Wingate sheri@ochumanrelations.orgPlease submit cover letter and resume in pdf format. GENERAL DUTIES This is a professional level position under the general supervision of the Director of Operations. The Dispute Resolution Program Director supervises a small staff and a large roster of volunteers who

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News Release: OC Together Initiative Launches

News Release: OC Together Initiative Launches

Where do we go from here? After writing statements of support and solidarity over the summer, many organizations are ready to take the next steps in creating equitable workplaces. But fear of making mistakes and inexperience have become barriers to action. In 2021, OC Human Relations will begin a new program to support organizations in taking their next steps to address racial equity.

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Promoting Equity – Webinar Feb 12

Promoting Equity - Webinar Feb 12

OC Human Relations invites you to join guest speaker Dr. L Song Richardson, Dean & Chancellor’s Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Dr. Richardson will talk about how our unconscious mental processes can influence decision-making & judgement. Register at bit.ly/Promote_Equity

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Social Justice Ed for High School Students, Feb 17

Social Justice Ed for High School Students, Feb 17

OC Human Relations is pleased to present a series of online Social Justice Education sessions for OC High School students. During our February session we will be discussing the importance of self-care. Please join us in a safe and respectful place where you can learn, network and share ideas and thoughts. Please share information about this session with your friends and

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