About Us
WE CARE is a non-profit organization that pools the resources of the community to meet the emergency needs of families and individuals such as rental assistance, utility assistance, therapy services, food, personal care items, and more.
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We are all saddened by the passing of Rob Lowenberg, the long-time Executive Director of We Care. In honor of Rob’s commitment and passion for this work, the Board of Directors of We Care has established a memorial fund in Rob’s honor. The monies raised will be used to support the mission of We Care, namely creating a community where its members are nourished, housed and self-reliant.
Financial contributions to WE CARE are tax-deductible. Our Tax Identification Number is 501(c)(3) #33-0487729.
Who We Serve
WE CARE is a family support center sponsored by local churches, community groups, corporations and concerned citizens. We serve families,veterans,and senior citizens residing in the areas of Northwest Orange County including the cities of Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Rossmoor, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Cypress and Stanton.
Anne Hertz-Mallari joins We Care as Executive Director
The We Care Board of Directors is excited to announce that Anne Hertz-Mallari will join We Care as the new Executive Director beginning February 5, 2024. Anne comes to We Care from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim-Cypress, where she served as CEO since 2006. OC Business Journal listed the organization in the top 100 nonprofits in Orange County.
“We are excited to have Anne on board. Anne has a history of success in developing and implementing innovative approaches and solutions to serve underserved families. She is particularly skilled at the strategic planning, marketing, public relations, fundraising, and community engagement needed to develop resources and leaders for long-term sustainability and success of the mission of We Care,” said We Care Board President Scott Miller.
We Care’s Mission Statement provides “The purpose of We Care is to offer a variety of vital resources and provide a safety net that will equip families in our community for self-sufficient futures.”
In deciding to join We Care, Anne noted “now, more than ever, families need supportive services to help them overcome the economic impacts of rising housing prices and overall cost of living increases, while still adapting to the long-term impact of the pandemic on the social and emotional well-being of themselves and their loved ones. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead We Care in meeting its crucial mission in our communities.”
We Care will hold the 17th Annual From the Heart Fundraiser on April 27, 2024 at the On The Greens Center located at the Navy Golf Course, 5660 Orangewood Ave, Cypress, CA. Information will be available on the We Care website starting on February 1, 2024, at www.WeCareOrangeCounty.org
Board of Directors
President – Scott Miller
Recording Secretary – Linda Willingham
Treasurer – Maureen Wauters
Member at Large – Rachael Kogen
Member at Large – Susana Pollak
Member at Large – Stacy West
Executive Director – Anne Hertz-Mallari
Mission: The purpose of We Care is to offer a variety of vital resources and provide a safety net that will equip families in our community for self-sufficient futures.
Vision: A community where its members are nourished, housed and self-reliant.
Values: Compassion · Integrity · Respect · Commitment · Dignity