New Housing Plan for Former Foster Youth
A former foster care youth now has a place to call his own all thanks to a new housing initiative for young adults who, because of their age, can no […]
New housing initiative helps former foster children in OC escape homelessness
By Tony Cabrera / ABC 7 Originally published in ABC 7. TUSTIN, Calif. (KABC) — After spending most of his life in the foster care system and living on the […]
Most Influential 2019: David Cordero brings Apartment Association to the fight against homelessness
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. By getting property owners and others to accept renters with vouchers, a project with the United Way, […]
A new program helps foster kids in Orange County avoid homelessness when they age out of public care
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. Orange County United Way’s Welcome Home OC initiative is helping find apartments for 25 voucher holders. For […]
On year’s longest night, a growing number pause to remember homeless people who died in Orange County
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. Locally, 207 people will be featured in National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. For Father Dennis Kriz, it’s […]
United to End Homelessness and O.C. Community Succeed in Ambitious Effort to House 30 Homeless Families and Individuals
Spearheaded by Orange County United Way, Effort Inspired Community to Raise $500,000 The Money Raised helped with Security Deposits, Move-in Costs, Furnishings and Support Services Success of Campaign Opens Door […]
In darkness, volunteers fan out to count homeless and find light
By David Whiting / Orange County Register Photo by Kevin Sullivan / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. If human beings are like stars — and bright […]
Over 3,400 Homeless People on OC Streets, According to Initial Headcount
By Spencer Custodio / Voice of OC Photo by Jessica Ruiz / Voice of OC Originally published in Voice of OC. At least 3,400 homeless people are sleeping on the […]
More than 1,500 counted so far in Orange County homeless census
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Photo by Bill Alkofer / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. In the space of four hours that started before […]
Orange County United Way President and CEO Susan B. Parks Receives Special Congressional Recognition for Leadership in Initiative to End Homelessness
IRVINE, Calif. – Jan. 22, 2019 – Susan B. Parks, President and CEO of Orange County United Way, has received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for the innovative work […]
