Building Better Learning Environments via the Women’s Philanthropy Fund

Thanks to a grant from Women United’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund, hundreds of students at Paul Revere Elementary School will now have access to flexible seating.
Volunteering: A Powerful Employee Engagement Strategy for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Learn one of the best ways for companies to implement volunteer opportunities that boost employee engagement and improve Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). By Livi Kerszenbaum Are you harnessing the power […]
OC Student’s Eyes Opened to Career Possibilities through Workplace Mentorship

How workplace mentorships are helping underserved Orange County students gain career insight and employability skills. As she prepared to meet with various companies, Candy was anxious knowing that these interviews […]
Career and Life Prep Academy: Helping Underserved Students Achieve Greatness

Local companies are stepping up to share valuable insights and skills that will help underserved OC students succeed in career and life. The focus, drive, and eagerness to learn were […]
Local Company, L3Harris, Inspires Student Success via Innovative Workplace Mentorship

How local companies are providing workplace mentorships to help underserved OC students gain hands-on career-exploration experience and employability skills. The room was filled with nervous excitement and tangible anticipation as […]
From Financial Insecurity to Cybersecurity Expert: Workforce Development Program Helps Local Resident Secure Full-Time Job and Double Salary

How Orange County United Way’s UpSkill OC workforce development program helped Jay, an OC resident, gain financial stability. In October 2021, Jay was stuck working a part-time Information Technology (IT) […]
Falck Mobile Health Gets Innovative to Offer Underserved OC Students an Inspirational Experience

How one local company partnered with United Way to develop a new career exploration program for underserved OC students. We never quite know when we’ll be struck by the inspiration […]
How College Prep Academy Changed Senior Year for One OC Student

When Dallas signed up for College Prep Academy, she had no idea what she was getting herself into. Turns out, it was better than she could have imagined. When her […]
Local Community Plays Critical Role in Orange County Nonprofit Serving 726,960 Residents
The OC community is working to support student success, help families gain financial security, and ensure our homeless neighbors find a place to call home. The Orange County community is […]
The Hidden Needs of Vulnerable Families in South Orange County

When it comes to South Orange County, the images that come to mind are often expensive restaurants and beautiful beaches. And while affluent areas certainly exist, there are thousands of […]