Summer of Success: 2018 Youth Career Connections Summer Internship Program
A group of Orange County high schoolers turned summer into the season of success. Through a one-of-a-kind program, these students…
Why Grade-Level Reading Matters More than You Think
We all know that a quality education begins with reading. In fact, kids who read proficiently by third grade are…
Healthy Food Helps Sylvia Feed Her Family and Keep Her Children in School
The lack of healthy food not only impacts people's health but also the ability to perform well in school. When…
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…
OC Free Tax Prep Campaign Helps More Than 19,000 Individuals
This year, Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep campaign helped more individuals than ever before keep their hard-earned…
20 Years of Giving: A Look at Eaton’s Corporate Partnership with Orange County United Way
Since 1998, Eaton, a leading diversified power management company, has made it a priority to positively impact the community. By…
Q&A with Martha Daniel, One of Orange County’s Most Influential Women
Visionaries, advocates, leaders. These are just a few words to describe Orange County United Way’s 42-member Board of Directors. The…
It Takes a United Community to End Homelessness
Webster’s defines “community” as a “unified body of individuals,” people with common social or economic interests living in a particular…
SparkPoint OC Helps Families Find Financial Stability
Family and friends cheered on the participants of SparkPoint OC as they graduated from United Way’s SparkPoint OC in Schools…
Making Career Connections at the Happiest Place on Earth
Through Orange County United Way’s Youth Career Connections program, a group of 50 students from Anaheim High School recently had…
