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 […]
Costa Mesa may buy West 17th Street property for homeless shelter
Article and Photo By Alicia Robinson / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. Costa Mesa could become the latest Orange County city to try to satisfy its […]
We Are United to End Homelessness in Orange County
For 95 years, Orange County United Way has improved people’s lives by focusing the caring power of our amazing community on its most critical needs. Whether ensuring students can read or families have access to nutritious […]
How Orange County took big steps in 2018 to address homelessness
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Photo by Bill Alkofer, Orange County Register/SCNG Originally posted on the Orange County Register. In 2018, Orange County reckoned with its growing — and […]
