Community Service

The mission of the Community Service Committee is to provide meaningful opportunities for ASCE members to get involved with service events, local non-profits, and volunteer organizations. Through our outreach efforts, we strive to make our community a better place while simultaneously expanding our members' connection to the community. Our past events have included building homes, beach and wetland cleanups, food drives, toy drives, and meal services. We've volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House, OC Second Harvest Food Bank, Illumination Foundation, and SONRIE, to name a few.

If you know of an event that truly inspires you and would like to share it with ASCE, or is interested in becoming a part of the committee, feel free to email the Community Service Co-Chairs (info listed on the right sidebar) or reach us at communityservice@asceoc.org. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Contacts

Joseph Huynh
Community Service Co-Chair
A3GEO, Inc.
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Christopher Wongsavanh
Community Service Co-Chair
CalTrans
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Kayla Kilgo
Community Service Committee Member
CWE
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Danny Mejia
Community Service Committee Member
AECOM
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Committee Files

Community Service Policies & Procedures

Holiday Toy Drive

ASCE Orange County continued its partnership with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers’ (SHPE) Support of Orphanages in Need Through Resources, Innovation, and Empowerment (SONRIE) program by hosting a Toy Drive. Toys were collected throughout November and December.

Shaping Our Future World

Civil engineers reimagine the world and shape the future of our civilizations. Recent conversations with several Orange County Branch members reminded me of the inspiring initiative led by ASCE, known as Future World Vision. The effects of climate change, increasing population, and rapid deployment of new technologies drive civil engineers and the infrastructure industry to be at the forefront of changing trends and to constantly adapt. ASCE performed an in-depth analysis of future macrotrends to generate a projected evolution of our industry's infrastructure through the Year 2070.

Summer Bike Rides

My friend, Sam Ali, P.E., recently wrote a story on bike trail connectivity in Orange County. The article was published in the ASCE Civil Engineering Magazine. Since Sam and I share the same passion for cycling, I thought I would seize the opportunity to share a few enjoyable rides in our OC backyard.

Clothes The Deal with YMF: Professional Clothing Drive

ASCE OC YMF held a professional clothing drive in partnership with Clothes The Deal, a non-profit organization that provides free professional clothing and other services to low-income men, women, at-risk youth, and U.S. Veterans.

Habitat Restoration and Bike Ride at Upper Newport Bay

ASCE OC Sustainability Committee met twice at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve in April! First on April 9th for Habitat Restoration, and the second time on April 30th for a bike ride.

Vineyard Anaheim Food Pantry

On the morning of Saturday, April 9th, 2022, a group of 16+ volunteers from ASCE OC Community Service, Midwestern.Edu, and visitors from throughout the nation partnered with Vineyard Anaheim to provide over 375 families with fresh groceries and produce for the week at the Brookhurst Community Center, in Anaheim, CA.