News & Happenings
News & Happenings
News & Happenings
News & Happenings News & Happenings News & Happenings
Latest News
Updates on Grants and Support for California College Students Facing Health Crises
The Orion Fund’s 20th Anniversary Golf Tournament & Banquet
The Orion Fund’s 20th Anniversary tournament and banquet was a BIG celebration of everything Orion Fund — from our dedicated donors and sponsors, to our enthusiastic golfers, and of course our resilient students.
2025 -2026 Annual Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications!
Grants are awarded to help California college students with uncovered medical costs, upcoming medical expenses, and essential living and educational needs to enable continued enrollment and recovery.
Welcoming Jeannine Wisnosky, Director of Development
The Orion Fund is delighted to welcome Jeannine Wisnosky as our new Director of Development! Jeannine brings decades of nonprofit leadership and extensive fundraising experience to The Orion Fund.
20th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament
Join us for our 20th Anniversary celebration with a day of fun on the green, featuring friendly competition, community BBQ, and a special banquet complete with raffles and awards to honor two decades of impact in the community.
The Orion Fund Annual Grant Program Awards
The Orion Fund is pleased to announce $70,155 in grants to 47 students across 10 campuses throughout California. These students are navigating serious health challenges—from mental health and cancer to car and sports accidents.
Microsoft Technology for Social Impact Grant
We are pleased to announce that The Orion Fund has once again successfully qualified for Microsoft’s prestigious Technology for Social Impact Grant. This ongoing and generous support from Microsoft is truly invaluable to our organization.
The Orion Fund is Now a Charity Navigator Four-Star Non-Profit Organization
The Orion Fund is pleased to announce that we are now a Charity Navigator Four-Star non-profit organization. Charity Navigator is the most trusted evaluator of U.S. non-profits… and a Four-Star rating is the highest rating possible for a non-profit.
Welcoming Our New Board Member, Jessica King, Director of Student and Campus Communications
We’re excited to announce the newest addition to our board of directors: Jessica King, who joins us as our Director of Student and Campus Communications.

