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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…
Volunteer Literacy Tutors Go Online To Help 1st Graders Read Better
Here’s the scenario: the phone rings in the first grade classroom. Students smile, all excited. One answers, listens… turns to…
It’s a Wrap – The Youth Career Connections 2017 Summer Internships Program
The room was packed. Overflowing, actually. At our first Youth Career Connections Internship Culmination held on August 4th, Orange County…
Bank of America and Women United Team Up for “Local, Global & Me” Event
On July 26th, thanks to the generous support of our corporate partner Bank of America, Orange County United Way’s Women…
Ernst and Young Internship Advances United Way’s FACE 2024 Goals
As part of Ernst & Young’s Launch Internship Program, three local college students recently completed an immersive, project-oriented stint working…
Summer Kick-off to Active, Healthy Lifestyles for Kids and Parents
Big smiles and laughter, children and parents having fun playing together outdoors — this is what makes for a memorable and…
Gisel’s Journey: Creating Magic at Disney World
Over the past four months, I’ve been living at the Walt Disney World Resort and I can say that it’s…
Celebrating SparkPoint OC’s Salk Graduation 2017
On April 20, 55 clients graduated from the SparkPoint OC financial empowerment center located at Salk Elementary School in Anaheim.…
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…
