This donation will support the silent auction or raffle during the event that will raise funds to support our agency's programs and services. Founded in 1958, the Mental Health Association of Orange County (California) is a private, non-profit community-based mental health and social services agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of Orange County residents impacted by mental illness through specialized direct services, advocacy, education, and information dissemination. We provide services for extremely low-income adults.

This annual event recognizes individuals who have made a positive contribution to the mental health community in Orange County. Each year, over 20 people are nominated in one of three categories: Professional, Volunteer and Client (the "Hope and Courage Award"). The person of the year is revealed during the event.