Wall Sculpture Honors Contributors

A wall sculptured by a Laguna Niguel artist honoring individuals and companies that donated funds and services to build a new women’s shelter in Irvine has been unveiled at the Edwards Cinemas complex at the Irvine Spectrum entertainment center.

The 40-bed shelter is run by Human Options, a 14-year-old nonprofit organization that provides shelters for the female victims of domestic abuse and their children. It is the largest shelter of its kind in Orange County.

The 12-month fund-raising campaign was headed by Richard Sim, group president of investment properties for Irvine Co.; and Charles A. Haggerty, chairman of Western Digital.

More than 300 companies, community groups, foundations and individuals donated to the $3.5-million shelter.

HomeAid, founded in 1989 by the Building Industry Assn., raised about $1 million in donations of materials, labor and consulting services for construction of the 13,000-square-foot shelter.

Both HomeAid and Human Options raised $300,000 for the shelter and the Irvine Co. donated $100,000 and the land, valued at about $800,000. Western Digital donated $50,000, and the architectural firm of KTGY Group gave $70,000 in services.

* Opportunities to Help

What: Tour guides, Bolsa Chica wetlands

Where: Huntington Beach

Mission: To educate people about the environmentally sensitive area

Details: A four-week training program beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday will teach volunteers about common plants, animals and birds at the wetlands. The fee is $20, which includes a training manual and badge. Volunteers must be available to lead tours one day a month.

Information: (714) 897-7003 or (714) 848-4864

What: Volunteer director

Where: Huntington Beach

Mission: To serve on the seven-member Huntington Beach Public Facilities Corp. Board of Directors

Details: The nonprofit corporation administers the business affairs for the city’s central library. Applications are available at City Hall, 2000 Main St. The deadline to apply is July 19.

Information: (714) 536-5553

What: Experienced public speakers and trainers

Where: Orange County chapter of the American Red Cross, Santa Ana

Mission: To teach leadership training courses for volunteer staff members

Details: Trainers as well as community members with experience in volunteer recognition, team building and running effective meetings are needed, beginning in July.

Information: (714) 835-5381