Eddie Nash Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Service and 10 Years of the Resiliency Awards in Collaboration with the Orange County Social Services Agency
Anaheim Hills, California, United States, 13th May 2026 – The Eddie Nash Foundation will celebrate its 20th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Resiliency Awards on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at 1010 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, California 92706.
For the past decade, the Resiliency Awards have recognized former foster youth who demonstrate perseverance, determination, and a commitment to achieving healthy life goals despite significant challenges. Originally established by the Orange County Social Services Agency 10 years ago, the awards have experienced significant growth over the past seven years through a collaboration with the Eddie Nash Foundation.
The 2026 Resiliency Awards honor individuals who demonstrate resilience and a commitment to achieving success despite adversity. Recipients receive monetary scholarships in various categories to support their educational journeys through community college, university programs, and trade schools.
“The Resiliency Awards celebrate the strength and determination of foster youth who continue striving toward brighter futures,” said Bryan “Eddie” Nash, Founder of the Eddie Nash Foundation. “This milestone reflects the impact of our community partnerships and the incredible resilience of the young people we serve.” Nash is a former foster youth and is deeply committed to giving back to the community through programs that support and empower foster youth as they transition to independence.
Bryan “Eddie” Nash, founder of the Eddie Nash Foundation, proudly welcomes Resiliency Award recipients, community leaders, supporters, volunteers, foster youth advocates, and community partners to celebrate the 2025 Resiliency Awards.
The evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, volunteers, foster youth advocates, and community partners to celebrate this important milestone and honor 16 award recipients selected from 41 nominees.
“The creation of the Resiliency Awards was a wonderful opportunity for social workers to recognize young adults doing ‘good’ and thriving in their lives,” said Eddie Nash Foundation Board Member Lourdes Chavez. “The partnership with the Eddie Nash Foundation is often life-changing for many of the recipients,” she concluded. Chavez is a retired Orange County Senior Social Services Supervisor who helped launch the Resiliency Awards.
The mission of the Eddie Nash Foundation is to empower foster youth, through collaborative efforts with community partners and creative programming, with the essential skills they need to live independent, productive lives once they are emancipated.
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Organization: Eddie Nash Foundation
Contact Person: George Argüello Polentz
Website: https://eddienashfoundation.org/
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City: Anaheim Hills
State: California
Country: United States
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