PART 2 β Congratulations to our β¨ 2026 Annual Awards Gala β¨ awardees! Weβre proud to celebrate these leaders, who are strengthening our communities and bringing young voices to the table.
Join us! Consider sponsoring us or buying your own ticket at OCYD.us/tickets π«
Thank you to Congresswoman @lindatsanchez.bsky.social for being a π©Ά SILVER young dem supporter π©Ά sponsor of our Annual Awards Gala! Weβre beyond thankful for her legacy of service.
Want a shoutout & tickets to our β26 Annual Awards Gala? Check out OCYD.us/tickets β¨
THANK YOU to Fran Sdao for her β¨ BRONZE Young Dem Supporter Sponsorship β¨ We are so thankful to have her continued support in making life better for Orange County families ππ
Want a shoutout & tickets to our β26 Annual Awards Gala? Check out OCYD.us/tickets π«
The Orange County Young Democrats honor Reverend Jesse Jacksonβs legacy life and legacy. Pause to read our full statement π
THANK YOU to Assemblyman Avelino Valencia for his β¨BRONZE Supporter Sponsorshipβ¨of our Annual Awards Gala! πͺ©
Want a shoutout & tickets to our β26 Annual Awards Gala? Check out OCYD.us/tickets π«
Thank you to DWSOC for being π©Ά SILVER young dem supporter π©Ά sponsors of our Annual Awards Gala! Together, weβre working to make life better for the working families in our County π
Want a shoutout & tickets to our β26 Annual Awards Gala? Check out OCYD.us/tickets β¨
Thank you to our friends at Uplift Campaigns for their πͺ©PLATINUMπͺ© young dem icon sponsorship of our Annual Awards Gala π
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THANK YOU to the Democratic Party of Orange County for their β¨ BRONZE Young Dem Supporter Sponsorship β¨ We are so thankful to have such strong partners in the fight to turn Orange County brighter and bluer ππ
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Thank you to Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva for being a π©Ά SILVER young dem supporter π©Ά sponsor of our Annual Awards Gala! Her legacy of service is an inspiration to us all.
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Thank you to Xavier Becerra for being a πͺ©PLATINUMπͺ© young dem icon sponsor for our Annual Awards GalaβΌοΈWe are so grateful for his years of service to the people of Californiaβand our nation! β¨
Want a shoutout & tickets to our β26 Annual Awards Gala? Check out OCYD.us/tickets β¨
OCYD was proud to join VADC and countless local leaders for their TαΊΏt brunch to ring in the Lunar New Year! π΄π§§β¨
PART 1 β Congratulations to our β¨ 2026 Annual Awards Gala β¨ awardees! Weβre proud to spotlight these amazing leaders, who embody our values and understand the importance of bringing young voices to the table.
Celebrate with us by becoming a sponsor or by buying your ticket at OCYD.us/tickets π«
The award-winning Orange County Young Dems had a blast in the Bay Area! ππ We were honored to receive CYDβs Chapter of the Year and Member of the Year awards β and to bring some much-needed Orange County energy to the CADEM Convention this year. Until next time! π
Youβre cordially invited toβ¦OCYDβs Annual Awards Gala 2026! πͺ© Join us at the Los Alamitos Community Center on Friday, March 13th @ 7PM. Secure your tickets or sponsor at OCYD.us/tickets β¨
OCYD wishes a heartfelt Ramadan Mubarak to our vibrant Muslim community in Orange County and beyond! βͺοΈπ During this special time, letβs reflect and recommit ourselves to building bridges of understanding and trust.
From all of us to all of you β Happy Lunar New Year! β¨ As we celebrate the Year of the Horse, a symbol of strength, energy, and perseverance, we look ahead with boldness and hope.
OCYD sends our warmest wishes to Orange Countyβs vibrant community for a prosperous, healthy, and joyful New Year π§§π
OCYD was proud to attend a moving and motivational breakfast bringing together civic, elected, and labor leaders to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr πβ
Immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and workersβ rights arenβt separate strugglesβtheyβre the same fight.
Join us in wishing our Member At-Large, Ankith Desai, Happy Birthday! ππ₯³ OCYD is beyond grateful for Ankithβs leadership, commitment, and vision for making Orange County stronger. Happy Birthday, Ankith! π
Shoutout to our incredible Finance Director, Kyle Stafford, for being honored as CA Young Dems Member of the Year! OCYD is excited to celebrate this incredible achievement at this yearβs CYD Convention in SF π
OCYD has been that girl! π We are beyond proud that our effortsβon the part of our Executive Board, and of course, our wonderful membersβto put the βPartyβ back in βDemocratic Partyβ has been recognized by CA Young Democrats. Onward!!
Want to join our 2026 Executive Board? Applications are open NOW at OCYD.us/boardapps26β¨ E-board elections will take place after the application closing period (February 15th) π₯
Questions? DM us or email info@ocyd.org β¬
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OCYD had yet another packed house at yesterdayβs January General Meeting! π From approving new bylaws to kick our organizing into full gear to learning best practices for safe, effective mobilizing and protesting, our members are energized and ready to get to work.
The tragedy that unfolded in Minnesota yesterday is yet another reminder that we can no longer stand idly by as a highly-militarized, unaccountable police force wreaks havoc through our communities. OCYD is calling on our Senate Democrats to fight back.
Join us in celebrating our incredible, inimitable Vice Chair Nini Wuβs birthday! πWe are beyond grateful for her leadership, talents and the energy she brings to her role. Happy Birthday, Nini! π«Άβ¨
We honor Martin Luther King Jr. Dayβtoday and everydayβ by strengthening our commitment to justice and equity through coalition-building.
Together, letβs organize, resist, and move forward, knowing that progress is inevitable when we fight for what is right.
Become an early sponsor of OCYDβs Annual Awards Gala 2026! β¨ Choose from 5 unique sponsorship levels, each with special perks/benefits, to show your support today! Visit OCYD.us/tickets to learn more π«
OCYDβs Annual Awards Gala 2026 is on Friday, March 13th, at 7 PM πͺ© Letβs celebrate a year of organizing and building community power as gear up for 2026!
β¨ Grab your tickets/sponsor at OCYD.us/tickets
β¨ Nominate for awards at OCYD.us/nominations
Kick off the new year organizing and building community at OCYDβs January General Meeting in Costa Mesa, CA! RSVP for the address at OCYD.us/January ππ
Orange County Young Democrats strongly condemn ICEβs fatal shooting in Minneapolis. Pause to read our full statement.
Help send OCYD members to the CADEM 2026 State Convention in San Francisco π Chip in at OCYD.us/Convention26 and help us show up, be heard, and build power to help make OC (and beyond) brighter and bluer ππ
