How One Woman Tripled Her Income with UpSkill OC

Orange County United Way’s UpSkill OC program helped Sher and her family gain financial independence with a pathway to sustainable employment.
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 […]
From rock bottom to success: Mother achieves financial stability through SparkPoint OC

It’s the little things that make Lauren happy. Coming home. Having a checking and savings account. Spending time with her kids. While it sounds like everyday actions to most people, […]
File Your 2018 Tax Returns for Free

Did you know that if your household earned less than $60,000 in 2018, you may be eligible to file your tax return for free? Orange County United Way has teamed […]
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 […]
OC Free Tax Prep Campaign Helps More Than 19,000 Individuals

This year, Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep campaign helped more individuals than ever before keep their hard-earned money and save towards a better future. The 2018 OC […]
SparkPoint OC Helps Families Find Financial Stability

Family and friends cheered on the participants of SparkPoint OC as they graduated from United Way’s SparkPoint OC in Schools programs at Paul Revere Elementary and Salk Elementary. For some, […]
Creating a Stronger Community Together – FACE 2024 Update

Orange County United Way hosted its 3rd Annual FACE 2024 Scorecard event for an audience of more than 250 business, community, government and education leaders at Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine on March […]
Don’t Pay to File Your Taxes

Around this time of year, everyone is full of tax prep tips. But the best tip you can get is this: Orange County United Way is collaborating with Citi Community […]
Meet Irma: Determined to Become Financially Stable

When Irma was unexpectedly evicted from her apartment, she was on her own with two small children to support. She lost her home and her financial footing, but she never […]