Increasing Family Stability in Orange County
On October 20, Barbara Siemer, co-founder of the Siemer Institute, paid a visit to Orange County United Way to learn more about the work we are doing to stabilize local […]
Help Working Families as a VITA Volunteer
“With my refund I will be able to pay some bills. Thank you!”- Jihan “I have been able to save more than $7,000 and pay off some credit cards.”- Estefenia […]
Ernst & Young Connects Employees to Community Needs
On September 30th, more than 23,000 Ernst & Young (EY) employees around the world gathered to volunteer for the organization’s annual day of service through EY Connect Day. The goal […]
Fear is a Choice – How Facing Your Fears Brings Out the Best in You
While grief can be immobilizing at first, after a while, people find that, little by little, they are ready to move on with their lives. My grieving came on the […]
SparkPoint OC Celebrates Financial Success of Recent Graduates
SparkPoint OC Financial Empowerment Centers help families create step-by-step personal finance plans to tackle their specific needs. With the help of one-on-one financial coaching, attainable goal-setting plans are created in […]
Pivot Points Examine Barriers and Strategies Focused on Top Local Issues
Last month, Orange County published the 2016 Community Indicators Report gauging the health and wellbeing of the residents in our community. The report was released during an Orange County […]
Creating Bold Social Change Takes a Community United
Orange County’s FACE 2024 Report, a Community Snapshot T-Minus 9 Years In 2014, United Way moved from business as usual to a major evolution. We shifted as an organization primarily […]
Free Tax Prep Gives a Boost to OC Residents
Once again, we are pleased to help lead the charge with OC Free Tax Prep campaign in partnership with the IRS and more than 30 local organizations. Together we engage and […]
Sparking Hope for More OC Residents
When you’re struggling to make ends meet, you might not have time or know where to get access to tools and resources that can help you get back on your […]
Millions Returned to OC Residents through United Way’s Free Tax Prep Program
Orange County United Way is honored to lead the OC Free Tax Prep Coalition, an important element in our FACE 2024 community-wide action plan to address the Education, Income, Health […]
