At Makar we are committed to improving community well-being through discretionary business practices and contributions of corporate resources. Responsibility is a central part of our core mission, vision and values. We strive toward positively contributing to health, education and environmental causes in the community through giving of our time, talents and capital. Makar is honored to partner with great organizations that are committed to improving the community.

Miocean

Miocean is a nonprofit foundation that applies proven business approaches to curb the harmful effects of urban run-off pollution and, by doing so, preserve and protect Orange County’s 42 miles of coastline. The mission statement is to clean up the local shoreline using a business approach and applying expertise, passion and resources for measurable improvements.

The board members identify pollution reduction projects at “the tipping point” – fully defined, permitted, agency-sponsored projects that need community-based funding. Miocean seeks worthwhile projects along the Southern California shoreline that will yield measurable, visible results within 1-2 years. The foundation targets 2-4 projects each year, allocating resources to pollution prevention, education and structural improvements to reduce urban run-off and enhance water quality.

Visit Website: www.miocean.org

Miracles for Kids

Miracles for Kids is a nonprofit organization based in Orange County, California. The mission is to improve the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Miracles for Kids’ vision is to operate an organization that makes a difference in the lives of children who are fighting a life-threatening illness, and to provide support to the families and other primary caregivers who care and provide for these children.

Visit Website: www.miraclesforkids.org

Orphaned Starfish Foundation

The Orphaned Starfish Foundation creates lasting change in the lives of orphans throughout Latin America by helping them develop vocational skills. The belief is that enabling them with these skills allows them to permanently overcome the cycle of poverty and abuse.

The Orphaned Starfish Foundation was founded in 2001 on the belief that education is the key to escaping the poverty trap. The Orphaned Starfish Foundation partners with orphanages and homes for impoverished children throughout Latin America. The orphanages provide a refuge and safe haven for the children, and the Orphaned Starfish Foundation funds the construction and operation of vocational training facilities. This can include furnishings, required equipment, trainer salaries, and job placement services. All of the programs specifically focus on providing the children with technology training so that they will be able to provide for themselves and grow into successful adults.

Visit Website: www.orphanedstarfish.org