By Elise Greve and Ben Fields Originally published in the AWS Mobile Blog. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, Orange County United Way quickly identified that many local residents could face economic hardship, impacting their ability to pay rent. The…
By AWS Public Sector Blog Team Originally published in the AWS Public Sector Blog. Demand for housing continues to increase, with demand outweighing supply. Nonprofits, including social housing organizations, work towards the mission of providing access to safe and affordable…
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Originally published in the Orange County Register. Housing for Health OC initiative has placed more than 40 people in apartments since March. The goal is to help 350 by end of year. Five…
By Teresa Carlson, Vice-President, Worldwide Public Sector, Amazon Web Services Image: REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader Originally published in the World Economic Forum. Cloud technology refers to the delivery of technological resources on demand via the Internet. During COVID-19, cloud technology became a…
Efforts are focused on supporting low-income individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness, the current Orange County population experiencing homelessness and low-income students Irvine, CA (July 27, 2020) – UniHealth Foundation has committed $350,000 to support Orange County United…
Face Masks Were Donated Through Orange County United Way’s Pandemic Relief Effort In-Home Caregivers Provide Vital Services to Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Population During COVID-19 Irvine, CA (June 18, 2020) – Orange County United Way has donated 30,000 personal face…
AssistOC App Helps Manage Referrals and Fund Approval Process for Orange County Community Members Seeking $500 Emergency Debit Cards Amid COVID-19 Irvine, CA (June 15, 2020) – Orange County United Way collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s leading…
The Lyons-Smith Family Foundation Provided a Generous $500k Match to Help Reach Goal $500 Emergency Debit Cards will be Given Directly to 2,000 Families Homeful Foundation Providing New $100k Match to Help an Additional 400 Families Irvine, CA (June 10,…
More than 750 viewers tuned in for the virtual fundraising event with celebrity guest Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Irvine, CA (June 4, 2020) – Orange County United Way hosted the 17th Annual Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast virtually on May 20, raising nearly…
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. O.C. United Way pandemic relief uses debit cards to keep at-risk families from homelessness. A single mom raising three children, Ashley Mehr felt over the past year…
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