By Vicky Nguyen, Spectrum News 1 Originally published on Spectrum News 1. Jason Mercado moved into his new apartment unit after experiencing homelessness for over a year Mercado is paying it forward by becoming a trained housing advocate through United…
By Matt Szabo, Daily Pilot Originally published on The Daily Pilot. The six letters were written by airplane about 11,000 feet above Huntington Beach on Friday. Kien Nguyen looked overhead and smiled. “No Hate,” the letters spelled out against the bright…
By Vicky Nguyen, Tustin, Spectrum News 1 Originally published on Spectrum News 1. 300 students from Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Garden Grove are pairing up with mentors through an e-mentorship program Dana Uzzo is mentoring 17-year-old Alexies Benitez from Santa…
By Lillian Boyd, The Capistrano Dispatch Originally published in the Capistrano Dispatch. Orange County United Way is offering free tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals and families through its OC Free Tax Prep program, a United…
By Lillian Boyd, Dana Point Times Originally published in the Dana Point Times. Orange County United Way is offering free tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals and families through its OC Free Tax Prep program, a…
Filing options include contactless drop-off via appointment, virtual with assistance, and self-filing online Annual OC Free Tax Prep Program aims to increase the number of financially stable families in OC and break the cycle of poverty Irvine, CA (February 2,…
By Life is Good Orange County Originally published in Life is Good Orange County. Orange County households that earned less than $60,000 in 2020 can stay safe and keep more of their hard-earned money. While tax preparation may look different…
Program Also Helps Cover Security Deposits, Move-in Costs, Furnishings and Support Services WelcomeHomeOC Now Housing Transitional Age Youth with Family Unification Program Vouchers 14 Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Already Housed in 2021 ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (January 27, 2021) – Orange County…
By Susan B. Parks, President & CEO, Orange County United Way, Steve Churm, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs FivePoint Holdings, LLC, and Lawrence R. Armstrong, Chairman, Ware Malcomb Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG Originally published in the Orange…
Irvine, CA (December 14, 2020) – Orange County United Way is proud to announce the election of three new members to its respected board of directors: James Neal Johnson, Jr., PepsiCo Foods North America Henry Mendoza, MM & Company, LLP…
