St. Joseph Community Partnership Fund

Orange County Community Resilience Fund Evaluation Report 6 The report findings reveal much to be concerned about, but also shows optimism, adaptation, and resiliency in the regional nonprofit sector. The pandemic has affected our communities economically and socially, and has left a mark on both physical and mental health. Without in-person school, children are at risk of being left behind educationally and developmentally, and there is widespread worry that domestic violence is growing and escaping detection outside the view of mandatory reporters. Many nonprofits are facing the dual challenge of reduced revenue and unanticipated costs, alongside increased demand for services. They have responded to the challenge with positivity, creativity, collaboration, and innovation. The philanthropic community and government sector have stepped up with emergency funding that has kept many organizations afloat, but more is needed as we head into the next phase of response. This evaluation will explore these four main questions: 1. What are the short, medium, and projected long-term impact of the pandemic on the communities of Orange County? 2. What is the short, medium, and projected long-term impact of the pandemic on the nonprofit organizations of Orange County? 3. How is the nonprofit community responding to the pandemic and its effects? 4. How is and can the philanthropic sector respond to the pandemic to mitigate its negative impacts, and maximize the value of the adaptation it has caused? The report is organized into the following five sections 1. An overview of the methodology and data sources of the report 2. Assessment of community impact 3. Assessment of the impact on nonprofits 4. How the philanthropic community has responded 5. Moving forward—recommendations and next steps Evaluation Questions and Report Overview

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