Creating a Stronger Community Together – FACE 2024 Update
Orange County United Way hosted its 3rd Annual FACE 2024 Scorecard event for an audience of more than 250 business, community, government and education leaders at Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine on March […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get the Help You Need with 2-1-1 OC
Orange County United Way is proud to support 2-1-1 OC, a free and confidential service that helps people in Orange County find the local resources they need 24 hours a […]
Gisel’s Journey: Creating Magic at Disney World
Over the past four months, I’ve been living at the Walt Disney World Resort and I can say that it’s truly a dream come true. My name is Gisel and […]
Chevron Supports STEM to Inspire Future Leaders
Robotics, 3D Printing and Game App Development among innovative and fun curriculum elements getting local students excited about Science and Math Along with developing a world-class high-tech workforce, United Way’s […]
Reading Matters
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney It would be great if we could wave a magic wand and […]
Live United Worldwide: My Journey as an Orange County United Way SAGE Scholar
By Guest Blogger Felipe Hernández In late 2011, I came into Orange County United Way as a UCI SAGE scholar (Student Achievement Guided by Experience) uncertain but excited of what […]
Stuff the Bus
August is usually the month when parents make their way down the back-to-school list, including new clothes and shoes, notebooks and backpacks. However, local school officials say far too many […]
