Help Working Wardrobes Rebuild After Fire
Help support Working Wardrobes following the devastating fire on February 2, 2020, that has destroyed their headquarters, training center with computer lab, and donations building with all their inventory. Located […]
We Did It! Now We Can House All 25 OC Youth!
Campaign Update 1/31/20: We did it! Thanks to YOU, we’ve reached our goal to help house 25 Orange County youth! Through your generous donations and help in spreading the word […]
Doing More to End Hunger in Orange County
November is a fitting time for a closer look at how we’re working toward “an Orange County where every person is healthy and thriving.” As we prepare for Hunger & […]
Join Our 4th Annual Read Aloud Book Drive
It’s our 4th annual Read Aloud Book Drive – and we need your help! There’s no denying that learning to read and write is important for children. It helps with […]
How One Woman Tripled Her Income with UpSkill OC
Orange County United Way’s UpSkill OC program helped Sher and her family gain financial independence with a pathway to sustainable employment.
Lifting Off: 2019 Rally for Change Inspires OC to Do More
Orange County United Way’s annual Rally for Change brought together more than 340 corporate partners, philanthropists, community leaders, and advocates to recognize, celebrate and be inspired by those “Doing More” […]
Newly Unveiled ‘Home Sweet Home’ Mural Brings Awareness to OC’s Homelessness
It’s art with a message. During a special ceremony on August 31, we proudly unveiled our first United to End Homelessness mural in Costa Mesa. More than 170 community members […]
Reading to Kids to Promote Lifelong Learning Success
Orange County United Way’s Early Literacy Initiative encourages parents to play an active, ongoing role in their children’s literacy. Parents are building routines at home and reading to kids at […]
OC Free Tax Prep Breaks Records and Helps More People Than Ever Save for a Better Future
Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep served a record-breaking number of individuals and families throughout Orange County this year – helping more people than ever keep more of […]
Point in Time Count Reveals Nearly 7,000 People in OC are Homeless
The results of the biennial Orange County Point in Time count are in. It was a groundbreaking effort by the County of Orange, CityNet, 211 OC, as well as service providers, law enforcement […]
