Orange County United Way’s eBus Pulls Over for Free Tax Prep
Orange County United Way, in collaboration with Citi Community Development, brought the eBus, a mobile tax service bus, to Orange County to help more families keep their hard-earned money. As […]
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 […]
Food for Thought: United Way’s Healthy Food Provisions Program Gives Much-Needed Help
For more than 20 years, Misty looked forward to heading to work every day. As a psychologist working closely with special education students, Misty enjoyed interacting with and making a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Food Pantry Powered by United Way Offers Help and Hope for Mother and Son
A debilitating back injury left Emma, a single mother whose son has severe autism, unable to work. She collects a small pension but makes hard choices each month to cover […]
Orange County United Way’s Healthy Schools Initiative Earns National Recognition
For the first time, three Orange County elementary schools supported by Orange County United Way have made the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2018 list of Healthiest Schools for making […]
