Mission San Juan Capistrano Prepares for Upcoming Field of Honor Ceremony, Fundraising Gala

BY COLLIN BREAUX

One of the most well-known venues in South Orange County is gearing up for signature events happening soon and later this year.

Mission San Juan Capistrano and Homefront America, a local nonprofit that advocates for military servicemembers and veterans, are again hosting the Field of Honor recognition for Memorial Day weekend.

American flags will be displayed on the Mission grounds from May 23-29. Each flag will be in honor of a servicemember, veteran, first responder, or other hero.

“We are profoundly grateful to have Mission San Juan Capistrano as our partner to bring this extraordinary

It’s a program about having goals,” Parks said. “It’s a program about personal responsibility.”

Families can use the center to identify the financial tools they have available, get individual coaching, and receive fiscal training.

“All of this will help increase income,” Parks said. “There’s close to 3,000 households that we’ve helped here in Orange County with this program.”

Orange County United Way has previously worked with CUSD through a similar program at RH Dana Elementary School in Dana Point.

“With this (Kinoshita Elementary site), I feel we are bringing that overarching component that we need in life, in order for our families to reach to their potential, for our children to reach their potential,” Principal Jacqueline Campbell said.

Cary Johnson, CUSD Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, said the collaboration can change the life trajectories for parents and students.

“It takes a community, a village, to have a school be successful,” Pacific Life Foundation President Tennyson Oyler said. “That’s something as a parent and volunteer at my kid’s school that I’ve seen firsthand. This is why we’re excited to be here today, to have SparkPoint join this school. If we can help families be successful, we know the kids are going to be successful.” release said. Mission visitors will be able to see the flags with general admission tickets.

Later in the year on Sept. 22, the Mission will also hold the annual Romance of the Mission Gala, the venue’s big fundraiser.

This year’s gala honorees are local financial institution Farmers & Merchants Bank and the Walker family, which runs the bank.

“Giving back to organizations that provide such a powerful service to the community is a privilege,” Farmers & Merchants Bank Chairman/CEO Daniel K. Walker said. “We value the Mission’s preservation and stewardship of its historical site, as well as the events that bring our neighbors together and create a strong sense of community.” display of patriotism to the community,” Homefront America Founder and President Mamie Yong Maywhort said. “I personally cannot think of a better home than this beautiful historic landmark to pay respect to those who sacrificed so much for our cherished freedoms.”

Sponsorships begin at $50 per flag, with all proceeds benefiting Homefront America’s charitable programs, a news

The live music at the gala will be provided by Lyric, a female vocal trio. General admission tickets start at $1,000, while opportunity drawing tickets are $100 and include packages at Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort.

Visit missionsjc.com for more information.

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