Charities
The Parentis Foundation
The Parentis Foundation is a Laguna Hills, California-based nonprofit dedicated to bridging generations through literacy. As the charitable arm of Parentis Health, the foundation connects older adult volunteers with young students in underserved Orange County communities, fostering mutual growth through one-on-one reading support.
Through its flagship program, Empowering Readers Orange County, Parentis Foundation has delivered over 43,000 tutoring sessions since 2017, significantly enhancing literacy skills among more than 1,450 children. Notably, 92% of volunteers report an increased sense of purpose, highlighting the program’s dual impact on both students and mentors.
By promoting literacy, the foundation aims to break the cycle of poverty and build a collaborative community where youth and older adults thrive together.
Visit https://www.parentisfoundation.org to learn more about The Parentis Foundation
DARKHORSE Battalion
The City of Laguna Hills adopted the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, of the 1st Marine Division. This infantry battalion, nicknamed "DARKHORSE" is based out of Camp Pendleton. The City of Laguna Hills intends to donate $10,000 in race proceeds to the 3/5 Support Committee.
From inception, Team Darkhorse’s mission included support of various kinds for Darkhorse combat veterans of the Afghanistan war. Many 3/5 Combat veterans are repeat runners of the city’s annual race, others have served as the Grand Marshal for the past 7 years, many have been present at community events in our city. The bonds we have built created a line of communication that we rely upon for insight into the best ways to connect our community with our hardworking Marines.
For more information on the 3/5 Battalion or the 3/5 Battalion Support Committee go to www.teamdarkhorse.org
