Volunteers in Orange County Directly Impact the Lives of Families, Individuals, and Students in Need
Whether donating books to underserved children or delivering meals to families in need, there is nothing quite like the sense…
Joy’s Story: How Youth Career Connections Helped a Student Find Her Calling
Back in 2017, when Joy Chew was a junior at Pacific High School in Garden Grove, she decided to participate…
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…
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…
How We Ended a Veteran’s Homelessness for Good!
Here’s how Orange County United Way’s WelcomeHomeOC program is overcoming one of the critical barriers for families and individuals experiencing…
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.
Only the Beginning: Jessie’s Journey to College Success
For Jessie, nothing could hold her back from achieving her dreams of going to college. Jessie's sights were set on…
Meet Alicia: Rapid Re-Housing Gave Her a Fresh Start
When Alicia found herself unable to afford the high cost of housing in Orange County, she resorted to living in…
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…
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…
