More than 2,500 local children benefit from day-long literacy-focused program Anaheim (August 3, 2017) – On August 3, Orange County United Way, KPMG LLP, KPMG Foundation, and Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), came together for a one-day effort to support…
Funds will Support United Way’s Workforce Development, Financial Literacy and School-Based Programs IRVINE, CA – Orange County United Way announced today that it has been awarded a $95,000 grant from Bank of America. This funding will support vital workforce development and other…
IRVINE, CA – Orange County United Way today announced the appointment of Susan B. Parks as its new President and CEO, effective June 19, 2017. Parks is an executive with nearly four decades of experience working in business as well…
By Max Gardner / Orange County Register Originally posted on the Orange County Register. It’s late spring and nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like the vision of high school graduates donning their caps and gowns on football…
IRVINE, CA – Orange County United Way today announced that local residents participating in the organization’s Free Tax Prep campaign received more than $16 million in federal and state tax refunds this year. Of that, more than $4.24 million in…
Leigh Ann Tuohy, Mother whose story inspired The Blind Side, headlined 14th Annual Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast IRVINE, CA – Orange County United Way hosted the 14th Annual Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast May 10 at the Hotel Irvine, raising more…
United Way Board announces addition of Lawrence Armstrong, Tom Cuce, Adrian Griggs and Joan P. Kelly IRVINE, CA – Orange County United Way today announced the addition of four new members to its respected board of directors, including: Lawrence R.…
Federally funded program aligns with United Way’s ten-year FACE 2024 Communitywide Action Plan, in fight against hunger and homelessness IRVINE, CA – Orange County United Way announced today it has begun managing the county’s $1.2 million Emergency Food and Shelter…
Succession Process Under Way in Search of New CEO IRVINE, CA – Orange County United Way President and CEO Max Gardner announced today that he will step down from the position once a successor is in place. Until that time,…
Promotion of longtime United Way exec enhances organization’s ability to build strategic collaborations targeting critical local issues IRVINE – Orange County United Way today announced that Carla Vargas has been named Chief Operating Officer. Formerly Sr. Vice President of Community…
