Join Our 4th Annual Read Aloud Book Drive

It’s our 4th annual Read Aloud Book Drive – and we need your help! There’s no denying that learning to read and write is important for children. It helps with […]
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, […]
Orange County United Way Helps Encourage a Love for Reading for Elementary School Students

The importance of reading for elementary school students is a critical bridge to success in school, work and life. “Are there any books we can read?” “Can I have 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 […]
Eaton’s Impact: Transforming Lives of OC Children and Families

Just like one of their own high-powered hydraulic pumps, Eaton Aerospace took off full speed in partnership with Orange County United Way to address some of the most critical needs […]
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 […]
Summer of Success: 2018 Youth Career Connections Summer Internship Program

A group of Orange County high schoolers turned summer into the season of success. Through a one-of-a-kind program, these students got an insider’s view of some of Orange County’s leading […]
Only the Beginning: Jessie’s Journey to College Success

For Jessie, nothing could hold her back from achieving her dreams of going to college. Jessie’s sights were set on getting into college from an early age, but the cards […]
20 Years of Giving: A Look at Eaton’s Corporate Partnership with Orange County United Way

Since 1998, Eaton, a leading diversified power management company, has made it a priority to positively impact the community. By partnering with Orange County United Way for its corporate philanthropy […]
Making Career Connections at the Happiest Place on Earth

Through Orange County United Way’s Youth Career Connections program, a group of 50 students from Anaheim High School recently had the magical opportunity to learn about different career paths at […]