How College Prep Academy Changed Senior Year for One OC Student
When Dallas signed up for College Prep Academy, she had no idea what she was getting herself into. Turns out, it was better than she could have imagined. When her […]
Local Community Plays Critical Role in Orange County Nonprofit Serving 726,960 Residents
The OC community is working to support student success, help families gain financial security, and ensure our homeless neighbors find a place to call home. The Orange County community is […]
Orange County Companies Are Investing in Student Success
Students from Orange County’s high-needs districts face challenging obstacles on their academic journeys and lack the resources necessary to succeed. But, what does it take to inspire student success and […]
Financial Literacy Workshops Help Prepare Local Students for Life After High School
Graduating from high school is an exciting time for students, but it also ushers in new responsibilities. As they begin this next chapter—whether heading to college, trade school, or starting […]
Corporate Volunteers Provide Workforce Learning Opportunities to Local Students via Mock Interviews
Preparing the students of today for the jobs of tomorrow is essential for ensuring long-term success. As our students begin thinking about college, career, and life beyond high school, it […]
New Destination Graduation Workshop Breaks Down Myths for First Generation Students and their Parents
Applying for college is both an exciting and intimidating time for high school students. They’re filled with anticipation as they look forward to the next chapter of their lives, but […]
Over 1,300 School Supply Kits Donated to Underserved Schools in Orange County!
This year’s United for Student Success School Supply Drive was a huge success! Through the collective efforts of our community-minded partners and individuals, 1,345 Supply Drive Kits were distributed to […]
Local Volunteer, Selene Cortes, Generously Donates Little Free Library in Garden Grove
Orange County resident, Selene Cortes, graciously donated a Little Free Library, which was installed at Atlantis Park in Garden Grove. A dedication ceremony took place on October 7, 2021 and […]
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 in Orange County United Way’s Youth Career Connections (YCC) program—a […]
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 […]
