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 […]
The Hidden Needs of Vulnerable Families in South Orange County

When it comes to South Orange County, the images that come to mind are often expensive restaurants and beautiful beaches. And while affluent areas certainly exist, there are thousands of […]
Exploring Guaranteed Income to Create Financial Security for Orange County’s Most Vulnerable Families

You may be familiar with the saying, “It’s expensive to be poor.” Meaning that when a family or individual falls below the poverty line, expenses accumulate and it becomes increasingly […]
Spirit of Giving: Volunteers Make Holidays Brighter for SparkPoint OC Families

Orange County volunteers helped assemble and distribute holiday food baskets and gifts to over 400 SparkPoint OC families in need. ‘Tis the season for counting blessings and spreading holiday cheer, […]
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 […]
3,500 Free COVID-19 Vaccines Delivered to Underserved Orange County Communities!

Together, with Edwards Lifesciences Foundation and Providence Health, we held 50 pop-up and mobile clinics and successfully delivered 3,500 free COVID-19 vaccines to individuals from underserved communities throughout Orange County! […]
Your Gift to the Pandemic Relief Fund in Action

Learn about the impact of your gift to the Pandemic Relief Fund. Check out numbers at-a-glance and more details. We are so grateful to all of you who donated to the fund!
The Real Cost Measure Report Reaffirms Why We’re United for Financial Security

By Brenyale Toomer-Byas Executive Director of United for Financial Security, Orange County United Way Many of Orange County’s families, children, and individuals are and have been confronting severe financial insecurity. […]
Former Orange County Sheriff & Philanthropist Sandra Hutchens Will Be Remembered

We at Orange County United Way are saddened to learn about the passing of former Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. Not only was Sandra the first female Orange County Sheriff, […]
Connecting You to the Help You Need

Orange County United Way works to give everyone in our community equal opportunity to receive a quality education, achieve financial stability, be healthy and thriving, and have a place to […]