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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
