Eduardo “Ed” Martinez is a systems trainer in the medical device industry with over 20 years of experience in the biotech field. He is passionate about leading volunteer initiatives and organizing community service efforts, and strongly believes in second chances—particularly through meaningful mentor/mentee relationships that support personal and professional growth.
Ed finds purpose in supporting HIRE, where like-minded individuals come together to create opportunity and positive change within our local OC community.
Please consider joining Ed in supporting HIRE by helping him reach his fundraising goal of $1,000 in the next 24 hours!
HIRE exists to support individuals returning from incarceration as they rebuild their lives—through employment, stability, and community.
Over the past year, we’ve grown rapidly to meet the need. Every day, we are working with individuals navigating some of the most complex barriers: housing instability, gaps in employment, behavioral health challenges, and the realities of reentry.
And we’ve built a model that works.
But growth comes with a cost.
As demand increases, so does the need for staffing, infrastructure, and the resources required to continue delivering meaningful, consistent support. Like many nonprofits, we are navigating a funding landscape that has not kept pace with the level of need.
Giving Day is not just about expanding this work—it’s about sustaining it.
Your support helps ensure that individuals do not lose access to the services, guidance, and opportunities they need to move forward.
💥 The first $17,500 will be matched by our partners, Swinerton Builders, CalOptima, Caring Path Foundation, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial and Bomel Construction
💥 Your gift today has double the impact
This is a moment to step in, stand behind this work, and help ensure it continues.
If not now, when. If not us, who.