Each year, Regional Center of Orange County’s Wish Tree program helps brighten the holiday season for hundreds of people with developmental disabilities. If you, your company, volunteer organization or church group are looking for a great way to help others in Orange County, please consider participating in Wish Tree!

The Wish Tree begins in early October, when low-income individuals and families served by RCOC fill out cards that bear their name and holiday gift request. Donors fulfill the wishes – ranging from children’s toys and clothes, to music CDs and store gift cards – by purchasing the requested items and delivering them to RCOC. Volunteers then wrap the gifts and deliver them to the families.

Donors who may not have the time to purchase gifts during the busy holiday season can still participate. Financial contributions are used by volunteer shoppers to fulfill specific wishes from the Tree. Checks should be made out to Brian’s Fund and mailed to: Brian’s Fund, Regional Center of Orange County, P.O. Box 22010, Santa Ana, CA 92702-2010.

For more information on participating in Wish Tree, please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

During these difficult times, Regional Center of Orange County wants to provide families with resources. For food resources in Orange County, please use the link below.

• Food Banks and Pantries in Orange County