With over 2,600 Corporate Work Study Partners nationwide, this proven national model is now in Orange County.
Cristo Rey Orange County High School empowers students with limited economic resources to succeed by providing an affordable Catholic, college prep education and professional work experience through our innovative Corporate Work Study program.
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Cristo Rey graduates have a 99% college acceptance rate and are 2.5 times more likely than their peers to earn Bachelor’s degrees.
Proven National Model with 39 Schools
We are looking for 20 new companies! Join our exclusive list of Corporate Work Study Partners and make a difference in the community. INVEST IN ORANGE COUNTY’S FUTURE WORKFORCE & HIRE OUR STUDENTS TODAY!
Because every student deserves a chance to thrive, over 350+ sponsors, donors, and corporate partners, rallied together to raise over $2 million at Cristo Rey’s inaugural ¡VIVA! Gala
Cristo Rey’s proven national model empowers students who would otherwise be unable to afford a safe, Catholic, college preparatory education By partnering with donors, Orange County businesses, and families, we prepare students for college, career, and heaven
Founding President Stephen Holte, students Andy, Dalailah, Valeria, Honoree Alanna Psomas, Founding Principal Karelyn Roberts, students Emilyn, Emmily and Honoree and Founding Board Chair Tim Psomas.
REAL ESTATE
By Mark Mueller | mueller@ocbj.com
Buena Park Buildings Flipped for
Buyer Has Ties to Korean Skincare Co.
BUENA PARK — Another firm with ties to Korea’s booming skincare and aesthetics industry appears to be setting up shop in Orange County.
An LLC whose execs have ties to Silicon2, a distributor of K-Beauty products with West Coast operations currently based in Santa Fe Springs, recently closed on the purchase of a two-building complex along Beach Boulevard in Buena Park, property records indicate.
The LLC paid $53.3 million for the buildings at 5530 Beach Blvd. and 5609 River Way, which totals 183,000 square feet of office and industrial space, located on 9.2 acres. The deal works out to a price of about $291 per square foot.
The buildings, located about a mile north of the Santa Ana (5) Freeway, last traded hands in 2022, when a venture between investors Staley Point Capital of Los Angeles and Bain Cap-
ital Real Estate of Boston paid $41 million for the property, which was last used and owned by an affiliate of supplement maker Nutrilite’s parent co., Amway, which has other facilities in the area.
Consumer Products Buyer
The Staley Point-Bain Capital JV didn’t disclose the name of the new buyer in the latest deal but noted in a statement that “the two assets were sold to a ‘consumer products business that will benefit from the properties’ frontage on Beach Boulevard and the proximity to local consumers, amenities and major freeways.” Silicon2 runs the stylekorean.com website and distributes Korean cosmetic products to more than 100 countries around the world, according to its LinkedIn page. It currently counts nice branch offices and logistics centers in California, New Jersey, Indonesia, Chile, Kuwait and Vietnam, it says. It originally focused on semiconductors, before pivoting to cosmetics in 2012, according to its website. Attempts to reach the company for comment on its plans for the new facility were unsuccessful.
Growing Base
OC counts a large base of cosmetic distribu-
■ FOUNDED: 2002
■ HQ: South Korea
■ BUSINESS: K-Beauty products distributor
■ U.S. BASES: Santa Fe Springs, New Jersey
■ WEBSITE: siliconii.com/en/index.php
■ NOTABLE: LLC with ties to firm pays $53M for pair of Buena Park buildings
$53M
tors, including long-time area firms like Arbonne and Senegence Korean-focused cosmetics firms have increasingly taken space in the area. The Business Journal last year was first to report on popular Korean skincare company Riman Inc. paying nearly $14 million for an Irvine office, which now serves as its North America base. ■
Former Nutrilite buildings getting new consumer-focused owners
Silicon2 distributes K-Beauty products in U.S. and multiple Asian markets
SEEKING CAMPUS TO EMPOWER DREAMS
We’ve outgrown our existing facility, and are looking for a Larger, Permanent Campus.
SEARCH REQUIREMENTS:
• 50,000-70,000 square feet of existing vacant office, industrial, or big-box retail on 5-7 acres for adaptive reuse as the future campus of Cristo Rey.
• 15-20 minute drive from the heart of Santa Ana
• 200+ parking spaces
• Long-term lease or purchase
• Timing: Immediate
PLEASE CONTACT:
Mike Del Santo: (626) 827-7823
Bill Milligan: (949) 422-3933
For further information please visit: www.cristoreyoc.org
Cristo Rey’s proven national model empowers students of limited economic resources to succeed on the journey to college, career, and heaven.
Transforming Lives Through Opportunity: Cristo Rey Orange County High School ‘The School That Works’
Building the Future Orange County Workforce
At Cristo Rey Orange County High School, we are not just educating students –we are shaping futures. Our goals are clear and ambitious: college, career, and heaven for every student who walks through our doors.
While new to Orange County, Cristo Rey is a proven, national model with 40 high schools across the country that exclusively serve students from communities of limited economic resources. A Cristo Rey education doesn’t cost less; it is just funded differently. Every student works. Every family pays. Donors bridge the gap. This innovative model helps students succeed with 99% accepted to college and graduates who are 2.5 times more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree than their socioeconomic peers.
Over 40 leading Orange County companies are paving the path to success through our Corporate Work Study program this year. Our students gain invaluable real-world work experience in their job placements during regular work hours throughout the school year. These visionary Corporate Partners are not just providing jobs– they are role models and champions for our students. By entrusting these young people with meaningful work, companies are opening a world of new possibilities and empowering our students to succeed. The impact is clear: 92% of our students met or exceeded workplace expectations, developing crucial skills that will propel them towards future career success.
Thank you to our Corporate Partners and donors for investing in our students and their futures. Your commitment is changing lives and shaping the next generation of business and community leaders. We are honored to partner with you to ensure Orange County’s future workforce is ready to succeed.
This success has fueled rapid growth. Our enrollment is doubling this year.
Get Involved: As we start our second school year, we have more than twice as many students who need you. We invite you to join us as there are several ways to get involved:
Hire: Join the 2,600+ Corporate Partners nationally and invest in the development of the future workforce in Orange County! Our student associates cover a real fulltime job during a five-day work week.
Give: While every student works and families pay tuition, donors bridge the gap. Your gift ensures Cristo Rey is affordable and fuels our students’ growth, opening a new world of possibilities for the deserving young men and women of Orange County.
Volunteer: We welcome volunteers to support our students in a variety of ways from tutoring and mentoring, to assisting with campus events. Your time and talent can make a profound difference in the life of a Cristo Rey student.
Learn more about how you can invest in potential and change lives. Please contact Elizabeth McKibbin, VP of Advancement, at (714) 439-9626 x 221 or at emckibbin@cristoreyoc.org.
Bringing Hope to The School That Works
Healing Today, Building Tomorrow
How City of Hope Orange County is Shaping the Future Workforce
City of Hope Orange County, the region’s most advanced and largest cancer research and treatment network, is leading the way in workforce development through its strategic partnership with Cristo Rey Orange County High School’s Corporate Work Study program.
This innovative collaboration provides students with invaluable hands-on professional experience in healthcare administration and operations, enhancing City of Hope Orange County’s ability to guide the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Through this transformative partnership, Cristo Rey students gain critical workplace skills while City of Hope Orange County harnesses the energy and fresh perspectives of young talent—creating a powerful investment in Orange County’s future healthcare workforce.
JOIN ORANGE COUNTY’S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Forward-thinking organizations looking to enhance their community impact can take inspiration from City of Hope Orange County’s leadership example.
Cristo Rey Orange County is preparing to welcome its 3rd class next year and is actively seeking 30 new corporate partners who want to demonstrate the same commitment to excellence and community investment.
Be like City of Hope Orange County —inspire the future workforce and others in Orange County by partnering with Cristo Rey.
Join the 45 visionary companies already partnering with our Corporate Work Study program and shape Orange County’s next generation of professionals.
“We
love having the Cristo Rey students on our team. While we open their eyes to the possibilities in healthcare, they bring new energy to our priorities.”
-Annette Morgan, Chief Operating Officer City of Hope Orange County
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Because every student deserves a chance to thrive, over 400+ sponsors, donors, and corporate partners,rallied together to raise over $2.5 million at Cristo Rey’s 2nd Annual ¡VIVA! Gala.
Cristo Rey’s proven national model empowers students who would otherwise be unable to afford a safe, Catholic, college preparatory education. By partnering with donors, Orange County businesses, and families, we prepare students for college, career, and heaven.
JOHN MCMAHON TIM & ALANNA PSOMAS
BEN & CARMELA DU MICHAEL & DEBBIE FELIX
CHIP CALDWELL
MIKE & NANCY DEL SANTO
REGINA HUNSAKER
DEACON STAN & FRAN NECIKOWSKI
PAT & JILL ORTIZ
SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS
CANNON BUILDING DUFF & RIKKI DANIELS
LORI & PATRICK IMBURGIA
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
MIGUEL & SUE PRIETTO
JEANNE & JOHN SAWYER
ST. JOHN VIANNEY CHAPEL
BILL & SALLY GREEN
PETER & MARY TENNYSON
SPONSOR
SAMUEL & JANNETTE INGARDIA
PREPARING TOMORROW’S LEADERS
From the classroom to the workplace Cristo Rey is The School That Works
HOURS OF WORK EXPERIENCE FOR CRISTO REY STUDENTS
We combine a college preparatory education and a national corporate work study program that is a proven formula for success.
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Thank you to our 57 Orange County business partners who agree. Join these leading companies to build a brighter future for our students and our community.
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By partnering with businesses, donors, and families, we prepare students to be Orange County’s next generation of leaders. Cristo Rey’s proven national model empowers students who would otherwise be unable to afford a safe, Catholic, college preparatory education.
Empowering Students to College, Career, and Heaven
Percentage of Cristo Rey graduates accepted to college
More likely to earn a bachelors degree than their socio-economic peers
Orange County Businesses Hire Cristo Rey Students
School That Works
Through our innovative Corporate Work Study program, students are placed in Orange County businesses. Companies invest in the community and enrich their employees experience while students gain real-world work experience and earn a significant portion of their education.
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Because every student deserves a chance to thrive, over 400+ sponsors, donors, and corporate partners rallied together to raise over $2 million at Cristo Rey’s 3rd Annual ¡VIVA! Gala.
Cristo Rey’s proven national model empowers students who would otherwise be unable to afford a safe, Catholic, college preparatory education. By partnering with donors, Orange County businesses, and families, we prepare students for college, career, and heaven.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
TIM & ALANNA PSOMAS
GOLD SPONSORS
Carmela and Ben Du
Michael & Debbie Felix Family
SILVER SPONSORS
Chip Caldwell
Duff and Rikki Daniels
Michael and Nancy Del Santo
Regina Hunsaker
John McMahon
Deacon Stan and Fran Necikowski
Pat and Jill Ortiz
BRONZE SPONSORS VALET SPONSOR PRINTING SPONSOR
Peter and Mary Tennyson TO SUPPORT CRISTO REY STUDENTS CONTACT: Kelly Brennan Advancement Officer
kbrennan@cristoreyoc.org (714)439-9626 x 222
Bill and Sally Green & St. Edwards Patrick and Lori Imburgia
