The Orinda Association, started in 1946, is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Orinda, promoting awareness and encouraging dialogue among Orinda residents on issues of importance to the community, and mobilizing volunteer efforts to enhance the beauty, character and security of Orinda.

The Orinda Association Oversees

•  The Orinda Volunteer Center: coordinates community based volunteering, donor drop-offs, ticket sales, advertising, information center.
•  The Orinda News: a community centered monthly newspaper.
•  Seniors Around Town:  a door-to-door, on-demand transportation program For Orinda Seniors.
•  The Orinda 4th of July Parade and Park Events