I Padrini di Antonello, a charitable 501c3 organization, is a small group of business professionals, “50 men”, who are community minded.  

Our organization was formed and operates from Antonello’s Restaurant.  We are all friends who meet to eat great food, drink some fabulous wine and find ways to raise money for our local children in need. Last year I Padrini di Antonello raised funds through our members and friends for a variety of local Orange County children’s charities.  We do not give money directly to any organization; rather we address exactly what is needed.  We partner with these organizations to fulfill special needs that do not receive state or federal aid.  We are a completely volunteer organization with all funds raised going directly to our recipients.  

Through our fundraising efforts we have recently purchased:

Auditory Trainers, IPads, Wheel Chairs, Leg Braces, Cochlear Implant Hearing Aids, Standard Hearing Aids, Summer Food Programs, 1000 Children’s Shoes and a Riding Therapy Horse including Boarding Care. The list goes on and on.  

Our recent donations have gone to the following organizations:

• Seneca Family of Agencies, in many cases, the last hope for young people

• Speech & Language Development Center, caring for severely autistic children

• Pure Game, run by the Santa Ana District Attorney’s Office for at risk children

• Laura’s House, caring for abused children

• Kozy Toez, delivering shoes to children in need

• ACT Today, care and treatment for autistic children

• Best Day, serving children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Blindness, Cancer, Spinal Cord Injuries, and other physical & developmental challenges

We are often the charity of last resort for these children whose needs would normally fall through the cracks.  

Thank you for helping us Change a Child’s Life through your generous support.