Building a New Life
For the past few years, I have had the pleasure of working with Michael on a number of projects that shine a light on homelessness and financial instability in Orange […]
SparkPoint OC Ignites Financial Empowerment
Thanks to the expansion of our SparkPoint OC financial empowerment centers, more families are getting the help they need to get back on track and stabilize their finances. With the […]
Families Giving Back
Hats off to the Tocqueville Society members and their families who helped fight hunger this holiday season by assisting Families Forward in assembling and distributing Thanksgiving meal baskets for 900 […]
Increasing Family Stability in Orange County
On October 20, Barbara Siemer, co-founder of the Siemer Institute, paid a visit to Orange County United Way to learn more about the work we are doing to stabilize local […]
Everyone Counts: Homeless Point-in-Time Count Volunteers Needed
Homelessness is an adjective, not a noun. It describes a current situation someone is experiencing but does not describe the whole person. It also indicates that we can change that […]
Chevron Supports STEM to Inspire Future Leaders
Robotics, 3D Printing and Game App Development among innovative and fun curriculum elements getting local students excited about Science and Math Along with developing a world-class high-tech workforce, United Way’s […]
Reading Matters
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney It would be great if we could wave a magic wand and […]
Help Working Families as a VITA Volunteer
“With my refund I will be able to pay some bills. Thank you!”- Jihan “I have been able to save more than $7,000 and pay off some credit cards.”- Estefenia […]
Ernst & Young Connects Employees to Community Needs
On September 30th, more than 23,000 Ernst & Young (EY) employees around the world gathered to volunteer for the organization’s annual day of service through EY Connect Day. The goal […]
Healthcare Delivers Great News for a Growing Family
In July, Masako was eight months pregnant and awaiting the birth of her second child who was due in August. On top of the usual concerns any couple has when […]
