Our Mission
5 Purple Oranges promotes the holistic development of children through creative reading, music, nature exploration, and fine arts educational programs, together with innovative activities in emerging sports such as skateboarding, to foster children's ongoing involvement in physical fitness.
We provide instructional resources, scholarships, programs, and the funding of educational experiences and activities.
Our Team
Judy Haddad, Founder, Executive Director
Manuel DeJoya, Director
Carolyn Haddad, Director
Margaret Marnell, Director
Elizabeth O’Dell, Secretary
Sara Peterson, Treasurer
Our Story
Ilan Diego Hurtado was just shy of his 10th birthday when he was killed in August, 2014.
During his too-short time on this earth, Ilan joyfully embraced all opportunities that were presented to him. Playing the cello, skateboarding, reading, creating stories, visiting museums, bird watching, cooking, he had a love of life that his mother would now like to pass on to those who are not as blessed as he was during the time he was with us.
"I remember asking Ilan what he felt was his special place, and he said home with me, snuggling. What a lovely and loving child."
Judy Haddad | Founder + Ilan's Mother
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