United for Student Success: Orange County United Way’s Class of 2021 e-Mentoring Program
Students faced some unprecedented challenges this past year—from e-Learning to socializing virtually with classmates, it was quite an adjustment. Knowing the obstacles many of our local students were facing, Orange […]
Orange County Youth Recognized for Outstanding Philanthropic Achievements
Orange County United Way is proud to nominate Sofi Majidi, 15 years old, for the Orange County National Philanthropic Day’s Outstanding Youth award. As president of the Canyon High School […]
Painting a Mural of Positivity for Orange County Students
Orange County United Way partnered with Operation Clean State and came together with volunteers from Antis Roofing & Waterproofing to paint an encouraging mural for the students and teachers at […]
Former Foster Youth Finds Peace at Home
In 2009, when Evelyn was just 13 years old, she entered the foster care system. When she aged out of the foster care system at 22, she felt alone and […]
We Pledge to be Stigma Free
OUR PLEDGE We will do our part to remove the stigma around mental illness and addiction by always seeing the person, not the condition, helping raise awareness of the illnesses, […]
The Real Cost Measure Report Reaffirms Why We’re United for Financial Security
By Brenyale Toomer-Byas Executive Director of United for Financial Security, Orange County United Way Many of Orange County’s families, children, and individuals are and have been confronting severe financial insecurity. […]
Why Community Service Matters Now More than Ever
By Lisa Locklear Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Avanir Pharmaceuticals Guest Blog Author When I started my first professional job, as an auditor at Price Waterhouse (now PwC), I […]
Former Orange County Sheriff & Philanthropist Sandra Hutchens Will Be Remembered
We at Orange County United Way are saddened to learn about the passing of former Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. Not only was Sandra the first female Orange County Sheriff, […]
Synoptek Raises Nearly $35,000 for United Ways Across the US and Canada Via Philanthropy Cloud
Inspired to make a difference in the local communities across North America, Synoptek employees teamed up to assist those who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other critical […]
Support the Class of 2021 Campaign
“A gift to the Class of 2021 campaign is a gift to the next generation of community leaders. By helping these Orange County students graduate on time and bridge their […]
