Joy’s Story: How Youth Career Connections Helped a Student Find Her Calling
Back in 2017, when Joy Chew was a junior at Pacific High School in Garden Grove, she decided to participate in Orange County United Way’s Youth Career Connections (YCC) program—a […]
United for Student Success: Orange County United Way’s Class of 2021 e-Mentoring Program
Students faced some unprecedented challenges this past year—from e-Learning to socializing virtually with classmates, it was quite an adjustment. Knowing the obstacles many of our local students were facing, Orange […]
Painting a Mural of Positivity for Orange County Students
Orange County United Way partnered with Operation Clean State and came together with volunteers from Antis Roofing & Waterproofing to paint an encouraging mural for the students and teachers at […]
The Real Cost Measure Report Reaffirms Why We’re United for Financial Security
By Brenyale Toomer-Byas Executive Director of United for Financial Security, Orange County United Way Many of Orange County’s families, children, and individuals are and have been confronting severe financial insecurity. […]
Why Community Service Matters Now More than Ever
By Lisa Locklear Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Avanir Pharmaceuticals Guest Blog Author When I started my first professional job, as an auditor at Price Waterhouse (now PwC), I […]
Synoptek Raises Nearly $35,000 for United Ways Across the US and Canada Via Philanthropy Cloud
Inspired to make a difference in the local communities across North America, Synoptek employees teamed up to assist those who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other critical […]
Avanir Pharmaceuticals Leverages Philanthropy Cloud, Contributes $44,172 Toward COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fund
Driven by a strong sense of urgency to help their neighbors in need, Avanir Pharmaceuticals’ employees and contractors committed $22,086 in April and May, which was matched dollar-for-dollar by Avanir […]
Avanir Pharmaceuticals Raised Funds in Record Time for Families Impacted by COVID-19 through CSR Partnership with Orange County United Way
In less than two weeks, Avanir Pharmaceuticals set up an employee contribution campaign to help relief efforts for families impacted by COVID-19. Avanir Pharmaceuticals, an Orange County-based pharmaceutical company working […]
Lifting Off: 2019 Rally for Change Inspires OC to Do More
Orange County United Way’s annual Rally for Change brought together more than 340 corporate partners, philanthropists, community leaders, and advocates to recognize, celebrate and be inspired by those “Doing More” […]
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 […]
