Lifting Off: 2019 Rally for Change Inspires OC to Do More
Orange County United Way’s annual Rally for Change brought together more than 340 corporate partners, philanthropists, community leaders, and advocates to recognize, celebrate and be inspired by those “Doing More” […]
Newly Unveiled ‘Home Sweet Home’ Mural Brings Awareness to OC’s Homelessness
It’s art with a message. During a special ceremony on August 31, we proudly unveiled our first United to End Homelessness mural in Costa Mesa. More than 170 community members […]
OC Free Tax Prep Breaks Records and Helps More People Than Ever Save for a Better Future
Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep served a record-breaking number of individuals and families throughout Orange County this year – helping more people than ever keep more of […]
Point in Time Count Reveals Nearly 7,000 People in OC are Homeless
The results of the biennial Orange County Point in Time count are in. It was a groundbreaking effort by the County of Orange, CityNet, 211 OC, as well as service providers, law enforcement […]
Orange County United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast Raises More Than Half a Million for Women and Children with Erin Andrews as Keynote Speaker
More than 900 community leaders registered to attend Orange County United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast on May 16 at Hotel Irvine with celebrity guest Erin Andrews. Celebrating its 16th anniversary, […]
L.A. Chargers and Orange County United Way Team Up to Show Children Active and Healthy Lifestyles
As part of its growing partnership with the Los Angeles Chargers, Orange County United Way paired up with the football team to treat more than 180 local students to a […]
OC Businesses Do More To Prepare Students for College and Career!
Orange County United Way’s Youth Career Connections program provided more than 120 high school students with an inside look at exciting career paths right here in Orange County at three top local […]
Abby Finds A Place To Call Her Own
Abby had been homeless for nearly five years. Without a safe place to call home, life had been difficult for her as she lived in a riverbed encampment. As Orange […]
Orange County United Way Celebrates SparkPoint OC Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Washington Elementary
By the “numbers,” Orange County is prospering. But the facts of poverty and financial instability paint a very different picture. Many families are walking a financial tightrope, and young children […]
Joining Hands During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 10-18. You’ve seen the headlines and heard the chatter — homelessness has grown to crisis proportions in Orange County. Too many of our […]
