The portrait is unfinished on purpose.
The project is based in Irvine and Orange County, with local stories launching first and outreach growing toward all 250. There are three ways in.
Tell your story
The heart of the project. The form takes 10 to 15 minutes, our team follows up before anything goes live, and your story joins the map alongside 249 others.
Share your storyNominate someone
Know someone whose story belongs in the collection? A neighbor, a grandparent, a founder, a veteran, a newcomer. Send us their name and a sentence about why.
Start with your ownPartner or amplify
Partner as our featured fundraising organization, feature the project with your audience, or bring these stories into your classroom or newsroom.