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…
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…
Furniture Maker Brings Joy to Formerly Homeless Family
Joybird, Premier LA Furniture Maker and E-Tailer Gives the Gift of New Furniture to a Family Participating in Rapid Rehousing Program…
Building a New Life
For the past few years, I have had the pleasure of working with Michael on a number of projects that…
Fear is a Choice – How Facing Your Fears Brings Out the Best in You
While grief can be immobilizing at first, after a while, people find that, little by little, they are ready 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…
SparkPoint OC Celebrates Financial Success of Recent Graduates
SparkPoint OC Financial Empowerment Centers help families create step-by-step personal finance plans to tackle their specific needs. With the help…
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…
Destination Graduation Helping To Create Brighter Futures
Meet Camille, a recent graduate from a local high school who is on her way to making a great impact…
Keeping up with Felipe, SAGE Scholar Alumni 2012-2013
A SAGE Scholar who worked closely with United Way from 2012-2013, Felipe has since graduated and is on the path…
