Toys & Winter Wonderland
Every December, DAO partners with Toys & Winter Wonderland and local officials to adopt entire classrooms — most recently gifting all 92 students at Mill Center Head Start.
DAO Donates is the philanthropic soul of Diane Higuchi's life work — a movement that turns generosity into joy across the Inland Empire and Southern California, one family, classroom, and community at a time.
In the Field
Toys for kids
Holiday toy drive
Community outings
Inland Empire
Spreading love
Classroom giving
Our Philosophy
DAO Donates is an extension of Diane Higuchi's heart and lifelong philosophy. Born from her decades in real estate and community building, it channels the relationships, sponsors, and resources she has built into direct, tangible good for children, families, and nonprofits.
Diane Dao Higuchi
Founder · DAO Donates
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The Founder
With over 25 years leading DAO Premier Real Estate Group, Diane has built lasting relationships with hundreds of families across the Inland Empire and Southern California. Her wisdom, compassion, and remarkable ability to bring people together have made her a sought-after partner for charitable organizations throughout the region.
Through Uplifting Visions and her real estate ventures, Diane has cultivated a network of corporations, nonprofits, and community leaders. DAO Donates is where those alliances become action — organizing impactful events, securing sponsorships, and helping children in need.
Nonprofits seek Diane's guidance and heart, knowing that her involvement transforms initiatives into movements.
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Families Served
Nonprofit Partners
Kids Reached in 2025
What We Do
Every December, DAO partners with Toys & Winter Wonderland and local officials to adopt entire classrooms — most recently gifting all 92 students at Mill Center Head Start.
From food distributions to family resource events across the Inland Empire, Diane shows up on-site with sponsors, volunteers, and warm smiles.
Diane secures funding, in-kind gifts, and corporate partners to help small nonprofits scale their reach far beyond their own budgets.
Charitable galas, mixers, and awareness nights — organized and led with the same care Diane brings to every client relationship.
Alliances
A growing circle of corporate sponsors, foundations, and community organizations that DAO Donates has supported and partnered with.
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Get Involved
Whether you're a nonprofit organization, a corporation with philanthropic goals, or a community leader looking to bring impactful events to your area — Diane and the DAO Donates team would love to hear from you.