Orange County United Way COVID-19 Update
Updated March 23, 2020: Volunteer and other ways to help needed! Learn immediate volunteer needs in Orange County. Posted March 14, 2020: Orange County United Way Raising Money to Establish Emergency […]
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.
Newly Unveiled ‘Home Sweet Home’ Mural Brings Awareness to OC’s Homelessness
It’s art with a message. During a special ceremony on August 31, we proudly unveiled our first United to End Homelessness mural in Costa Mesa. More than 170 community members […]
Let’s Give 30 Orange County Homeless Households a Home by August 30, 2019
Want to help end homelessness in Orange County? We need your help! Let’s work together to give 30 Orange County homeless households a home by August 30, 2019. Donate now […]
Point in Time Count Reveals Nearly 7,000 People in OC are Homeless
The results of the biennial Orange County Point in Time count are in. It was a groundbreaking effort by the County of Orange, CityNet, 211 OC, as well as service providers, law enforcement […]
From rock bottom to success: Mother achieves financial stability through SparkPoint OC
It’s the little things that make Lauren happy. Coming home. Having a checking and savings account. Spending time with her kids. While it sounds like everyday actions to most people, […]
Eaton’s Impact: Transforming Lives of OC Children and Families
Just like one of their own high-powered hydraulic pumps, Eaton Aerospace took off full speed in partnership with Orange County United Way to address some of the most critical needs […]
Abby Finds A Place To Call Her Own
Abby had been homeless for nearly five years. Without a safe place to call home, life had been difficult for her as she lived in a riverbed encampment. As Orange […]
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 area. Since we launched the United to End Homelessness initiative […]
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 her car with her son for a year. Each day, […]
