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 […]
Meet Alicia: Rapid Re-Housing Gave Her a Fresh Start
When Alicia found herself unable to afford the high cost of housing in Orange County, she resorted to living in her car with her son for a year. Each day, […]
Education: The Passport for the Future
Education is the most important foundation to a child’s life. I believe it is also the single most important avenue to eradicate homelessness. A lack of education is one of […]
Madeline’s Story: Learning to Manage Finances Provides Greater Stability
As a single mom, with a very low-income, Madeline faced many challenges that stood in the way of self-sufficiency. She has often found herself overwhelmed and anxious, which added to […]
Live United Worldwide: My Journey as an Orange County United Way SAGE Scholar
By Guest Blogger Felipe Hernández In late 2011, I came into Orange County United Way as a UCI SAGE scholar (Student Achievement Guided by Experience) uncertain but excited of what […]
I’m Gisel and I’m Going Places
With only weeks left until my sophomore year in college, I can’t help but to reflect on how much my life has completely transformed in only 4 years. My name […]
