‘Orange County State of Homelessness Address’ Shines a Light on the Challenges and Opportunities to End Homelessness in OC
Elected officials and homelessness advocates addressed record-setting audience during event
Orange County, Calif. (January 31, 2025) – United to End Homelessness, an initiative empowered by Orange County United Way, hosted the “Orange County State of Homelessness Address” on January 29, 2025, highlighting the successes, challenges and priorities ahead to help end homelessness in the county. The virtual event, meant to prompt conversations and collective action, was attended by nearly 400 elected officials, civic leaders, housing advocates, and community members, marking the largest audience to-date for a United to End Homelessness event.
Can Corporate Social Responsibility Bridge the Gaps of Our Polarized Society?
Corporate Social Responsibility is key to bringing people and progress together, and employee engagement can play a crucial role. By Livi Kerszenbaum, Senior Director, Corporate Social Responsibility A Polarized World […]
Local Community Plays Critical Role in Orange County Nonprofit Serving 726,960 Residents
The OC community is working to support student success, help families gain financial security, and ensure our homeless neighbors find a place to call home. The Orange County community is […]
WelcomeHomeOC℠ Property Owner Gains Peace of Mind While Helping Others
Steven Gallian considers the longevity of his tenants as the best measuring stick for how happy someone is in their home. It is also how he measures his performance as […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Aids Injured Single Father During Pandemic
For the past 15 years, Benjamin lived a life many of us can relate to. He worked in sales, got married, became a father to his now 13-year-old son, and […]
Orange County Youth Recognized for Outstanding Philanthropic Achievements
Orange County United Way is proud to nominate Sofi Majidi, 15 years old, for the Orange County National Philanthropic Day’s Outstanding Youth award. As president of the Canyon High School […]
Your Gift to the Pandemic Relief Fund in Action
Learn about the impact of your gift to the Pandemic Relief Fund. Check out numbers at-a-glance and more details. We are so grateful to all of you who donated to the fund!
Former Foster Youth Finds Peace at Home
In 2009, when Evelyn was just 13 years old, she entered the foster care system. When she aged out of the foster care system at 22, she felt alone and […]
Now’s the Time to Get More Involved
Our recent Scorecard Event Series highlighted the work being done to support our community during the health crisis and the progress made to help our students from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed, […]
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. […]
