Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from OCCTAC! 🎄✨
We’re so thankful for our incredible students, families, friends, community, and partners. Wishing you a season filled with joy and a bright, prosperous New Year! 🌟

12/12/2024

🎶 4th Annual Performance Skills Concert 🎶

Join us for OCCTAC’s Prep Arts Music Academy’s concert celebrating the hard work of our Certificate of Merit (CM) students. Representing the studios of Isaac Loew and Phoebe Stanciell, students will showcase 2–5 memorized songs as they prepare for their February 2025 evaluations.

🎉 Congrats to all our students, seniors, and advanced performers! 🎉

Happy Holidays and thank you for supporting our young artists!

12/05/2024

Hello OCCTAC supporters, hoping you all enjoyed a restful holiday. If you get a chance to catch up on the strides and positive impact we have made in our community, your support helps us move mountains!

No amount is too small, give from your heart, Thank you sincerely!

Your contribution on is devoted to nurturing creativity, encouraging self-expression, and promoting personal growth through the arts education and therapy at OCCTAC.

12/03/2024

🌟 Today is Giving Tuesday, and we need YOU! 🌟
With your help, we can provide life-changing arts, education, and community wellness programs to families in need.

💖 Together, we’ve raised 64% of our $100,000 goal—let’s finish strong! Your support creates brighter futures and transforms lives.

📲 Donate today and be the reason someone’s life changes forever.
https://givebutter.com/occtac

Your contribution on is devoted to nurturing creativity, encouraging self-expression, and promoting personal growth through the arts education and therapy at OCCTAC.

12/02/2024

⏳ The Countdown is On: Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow! ⏳

We’re just ONE day away from Giving Tuesday, and we need YOUR help to reach our $100,000 goal. So far, we’ve raised 62%, but with your support, we can get all the way there!

Your donation directly supports life-changing arts, education, and therapy programs for children and families in need. Together, we can make an even greater impact. 💛

🚨 Don’t wait—every moment counts.
Join us tomorrow or donate early to start transforming lives today:
https://givebutter.com/occtac

11/27/2024

🌟 Program Spotlight: Early Intervention Services for Older Adults (EISOA)🌟
Life’s later chapters can sometimes bring feelings of isolation, but through EISOA, we’re helping older adults rediscover the joys of:
✨ Community Engagement
🎨 Creative Expression
💪 Personal Growth

This Giving Tuesday, you can help us continue providing vital programs like EISOA!

👉 Don’t wait! Donate today to make an impact: https://givebutter.com/occtac

11/26/2024

OCCTAC is your one-stop-shop for behavioral health and substance use dependency support. Our ACCESS POINT provides referrals, linkages to services, and education tailored to meet the diverse needs of our community.

📅 When: Every Tuesday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: 2215 N. Broadway St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
📞 Contact: Axel at [email protected] or call 714.547.5468

Let us help you or your loved ones find the support and resources needed to thrive. 💛

11/25/2024

🌟 Every Story, Every Gift, Every Life Transformed 🌟
At OCCTAC, we empower families and transform lives through arts, education, and creative therapy. Your generosity helps us create an inclusive space where potential is unlocked, and dreams take flight. 🌈

You don’t have to wait until December 3rd—donate today!

👉 Donate Now: https://givebutter.com/occtac

11/22/2024

🎉 We’re Halfway There! 🎉

Thanks to your incredible generosity, OCCTAC has reached 50% of our Giving Tuesday goal! Your support fuels arts, education, and therapeutic programs that transform lives.

Let’s keep the momentum going—every contribution gets us closer to empowering more children, families, and individuals through creativity and healing.

💖 Donate today and be part of this transformative journey: https://givebutter.com/occtac

Together, we can make an even bigger impact!

11/20/2024

✨ Meet Logan Nava:
Logan joined YEP with a passion for video production. Through hands-on experience with camera techniques, teamwork, and creative expression, Logan found a path forward in his career—and a sense of community.

“The people in this program are so fun and welcoming—it feels like home to me. OCCTAC has been life-changing, and I’m so grateful for everything this community has done for me.”

Your donation makes stories like Kaye’s and Logan’s possible. Together, we’re shaping futures, providing opportunities, and creating a community of support.

👉 Give today to empower young people like Kaye and Logan: https://givebutter.com/occtac/youth-employment-program-yep-1

11/14/2024

The Countdown Begins: Giving Tuesday is Coming!

🌟 We’re Counting Down to Giving Tuesday! 🌟
For the next month, we’re highlighting the incredible impact that your donation can make. Your support helps us continue offering arts, education, and therapy programs for low-income and special needs families. Let’s make this season one of giving and empowerment. 🎨✨

You don’t have to wait until December 3rd—give today to make a difference! Every contribution helps us reach more families in need.

👉 Donate Now: https://givebutter.com/occtac

Your contribution on is devoted to nurturing creativity, encouraging self-expression, and promoting personal growth through the arts education and therapy at OCCTAC.

11/12/2024

🥋 Martial Arts with Leo at OCCTAC - For All Abilities! 🥋

Whether you're a beginner or experienced, our Martial Arts class with the amazing instructor Leo is open to everyone! Build strength, confidence, and focus in a fun and supportive environment.

🗓️ Class Schedule:

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:30–8:30 pm
Wednesdays: 7:00–8:00 pm

For more info, visit occtac.org or call us at 714.547.5468. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today! 💥

11/08/2024

We honor and thank all those who have served our country. In observance of Veterans Day, OCCTAC will be closed, and no classes will be in session on Monday, November 11th.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back the following day. Thank you to all veterans for your dedication and service!

11/06/2024

📸 Moments from the 2024 Festival of Children!

We’re excited to share some beautiful photos captured by our Visual Arts Program Coordinator, Mark Dimalanta, M.D. Thank you, Mark, for preserving these special moments and showcasing the joy and creativity of our OCCTAC community.

Visit our gallery page to view all photos: occtac.org/photo-albums

11/05/2024

🗳️ Your Vote Counts! 🗳️
Today is Election Day! Voting is one of the most powerful ways to shape our community's future and make your voice heard. Every single vote makes a difference, and together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive community.

Make sure to cast your vote and encourage others to do the same!

11/04/2024

📢 Santa Ana Community Survey – We Need Your Input! 🌟

The City of Santa Ana is planning how to use $5.7 million in federal funds each year to improve housing, living environments, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Help guide this investment by taking our quick, anonymous survey (5-7 minutes). Your feedback will prioritize our community’s needs for the next five years.

🔗 Take the survey and make your voice heard!
https://bit.ly/SantaAnaResident