Join a HomeAid Committee

The Housing Development Committee serves as the front entry for all HomeAid OC housing development projects. The committee reviews each project and weighs its merits against how well it fits HomeAid’s mission and vision as well as what we have in the existing pipeline. The Housing Development Committee is also charged with cultivating Developers (Builder Captains), Consultants, and Trade Partners for current and future opportunities.

This committee meets every other month on Zoom.

The purpose of the Asset Management Committee is to discuss and make decisions regarding the operations for the HomeAid Orange County Family CareCenter and to establish policies and procedures for future acquisitions. Areas to be evaluated include, but are not limited to, remaining capital campaign fundraising for the Family CareCenter and future capital campaign efforts, decreasing operational costs, ongoing property maintenance, community impact, and volunteer and community engagement.

This committee is currently not meeting on a regular basis.

The Community Engagement Committee is responsible for the community engagement and service side of HomeAid OC as it oversees all of the community outreach and volunteer activities (Essentials Diaper Drive & Thanksgiving Meal Drive, CareKits, HomeAid Care Days, Homeless Awareness Month, etc.) The committee oversees new activities and events as related to community engagement goals as well as monitoring and assessing existing service initiatives and community outreach volunteer activities to ensure goals are achieved.

This committee meets every other month on Zoom

The Essentials Diaper Drive Sub-Committee meets monthly January – June

The Resource Development (Fundraising) Committee is responsible for overseeing the organization’s fundraising, specifically, the fundraising done by the board. Responsibilities include establishing a fundraising plan that incorporates major giving, special events, corporate giving and grants; collaborating with staff on the AFE and taking the lead for certain outreach initiatives; supporting staff fundraising strategies; acting as a liaison to certain 3rd party events; monitoring fundraising to ensure ethical practices are in place and cost-effective.

This committee meets quarterly on Zoom.

The Marketing & Communications Committee is responsible for the overall marketing and communications for the organization. This committee works in tandem with the Advocacy Committee and all special and service related events and activities to ensure the HomeAid brand and messaging is consistent throughout.

This committee meets quarterly on Zoom.

The Education Committee monitors local news and local real estate developments that may involve challenges. Committee members work with staff to establish preliminary positions and strategies, then advance potential advocacy actions to the full board for consideration.

This committee meets quarterly on Zoom.

The role of the Finance Committee is primarily to provide financial oversight for the organization. Area of responsibility include budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting, and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies.

This committee meets quarterly on Zoom.

The Audit Committee is responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of the auditor. Responsibilities include recruitment and selection of the auditor; reviewing the draft audit and 990 as presented by the auditor; presenting the audit report to the full board of directors (if not done by the auditor); reviewing the management recommendation letter (SAD112) from the auditor and ensure follow up on any issues mentioned.

This committee meets annually in July/August/September on Zoom.

The perfect fit for all party planners, fundraisers, and gift wrappers, our Gala Committee supports the planning of our annual gala. This includes finding a venue, building a sponsorship pipeline, securing in-kind donations for our auction, determining a theme and decor, and inviting high-profile attendees.

This committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month on Zoom.