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 Lillian Boyd, Dana Point Times Originally published in the Dana Point Times. Principal Kristen Nelson says that R.H. Dana Elementary School is much like a family. In the past year, in light of the economic impact of COVID-19, Nelson…
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…
Irvine, CA, (July 21, 2020) – Orange County United Way is proud to announce the election of four new members to its respected board of directors: Charles Antis, Antis Roofing & Waterproofing Shirin Behzadi, Board member, Advisor and former CEO…
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,…
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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