The Giving is Living Award is presented in recognition of demonstrated and outstanding community service and philanthropic endeavors. This year, Volunteer Center Orange County recognizes The Junior League of Orange County, California, Inc. as the 2008 Giving is Living recipient. JLOCC is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Together the members of JLOCC touch numerous organizations and individuals across the county through service and philanthropy. As its first community service initiative, JLOCC founded Volunteer Center Orange County 50 years ago, contributing to a lasting legacy of service.