Orange County United  Way's Gala

Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel
November 7, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m.

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire

Each fall, the Alexis de Tocqueville Society presents the Orange County United Way’s Gala to honor philanthropists, leaders, and donors of the past and present while raising funds to support our mission and create brighter futures for everyone in Orange County. 

Gala Chairs, Charles and Dawn Antis, invite you to Seas the Moment- to recognize how one act can make a lasting impact.

Every act of generosity begins like a ripple on the water—spreading outward with purpose, inspiring hope, and creating opportunity across Orange County.

For Gala Chairs, Charles and Dawn Antis, that wave began with a simple encounter with a person experiencing homelessness. From that moment, countless others have followed, each one creating new ripples of impact.

This year’s gala is an opportunity to gather, to honor the moments that move us to act and the stories that connect us. We are proud to welcome you to an evening where your story becomes part of a larger tide of hope and progress in Orange County.

Thank you to our 2026 Orange County United Way's Gala Committee

Chairs
Charles and Dawn Antis

Committe:
Shirin Behzadi
Cinda Churm
Lourdes De Quillien
Regina Oswalde: 
Kimberly Roush
April Savoy
Christine Scheuneman