Santa Ana is the First in the Nation to Find Housing for All Former Foster Youth Who Qualified for Housing Vouchers Under New Federal Program

United to End Homelessness Found Stable Housing for Nearly Two-Dozen Youth Through its WelcomeHomeOC Program Each Youth was Housed Within 90 Days of Receiving their FYI Voucher Irvine, CA (May […]
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 […]
On CBS News: Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris Presents $2.9 Million Check to House Orange County’s Homeless Veterans

Watch the 30-second news clip video showcasing Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris presenting the $2.9M check for the WelcomeHomeOC Program to Susan B. Parks, Orange County United Way President & CEO. Read the press release: https://www.unitedwayoc.org/news/assemblywoman-cottie-petrie-norris-secures-2-9-million-to-house-orange-countys-homeless-veterans/ […]
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 […]