Meet Maria: OC Free Tax Team Member – and Client too!
Maria started working for Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep as a project coordinator where she saw firsthand how many people benefited from the services provided through this community […]
Young Local Philanthropist Donates More Than 1,000 Books to United Way
Teah found her passion at an early age. An avid reader, 13-year-old Teah had accumulated a large library of books over the years. From the magical Harry Potter series to […]
We are United to End Homelessness
This week, top leaders from Orange County’s corporate, philanthropic, faith-based, government and non-profit sectors gathered at UC Irvine for the official launch of “United to End Homelessness.” United to End […]
Read Across America
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, Orange County United Way celebrated Read Across America Day with elementary schools in Garden Grove and Santa Ana to promote early […]
Little Free Libraries Promote Early Childhood Literacy
Did you know that Orange County United Way operates six Little Free Libraries putting books in doctor’s offices, schools, community centers, parks and waiting rooms throughout the community? As part […]
Meet Gloria: Earned Income Tax Credit Makes Lasting Impact
Finding out that she would be receiving more than $3,000 from her Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Cal EITC had Gloria smiling from ear to ear. “When my volunteer tax […]
Meet Leila: OC FREE TAX PREP Helped Save Her Money for School
As a student at Irvine Valley College, paying for tax services was never in Leila’s budget. Figuring out how to file her taxes on her own made her feel overwhelmed […]
Don’t Pay to File Your Taxes
Around this time of year, everyone is full of tax prep tips. But the best tip you can get is this: Orange County United Way is collaborating with Citi Community […]
Hydration Stations: Drinking from the Fountains for Health
Something cool, healthy and refreshing is happening at our local elementary schools: the installation of hydration stations. These highly visible hydration stations give students easy access to great tasting, purified, […]
Race for Fitness in Orange County Schools
Did you know? … not one of the schools in Orange County are on the list of America’s Healthiest Schools. United Way’s Healthy Schools Initiative is working to change that. […]
