‘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.
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 […]
The Hidden Needs of Vulnerable Families in South Orange County
When it comes to South Orange County, the images that come to mind are often expensive restaurants and beautiful beaches. And while affluent areas certainly exist, there are thousands of […]
Exploring Guaranteed Income to Create Financial Security for Orange County’s Most Vulnerable Families
You may be familiar with the saying, “It’s expensive to be poor.” Meaning that when a family or individual falls below the poverty line, expenses accumulate and it becomes increasingly […]
Spirit of Giving: Volunteers Make Holidays Brighter for SparkPoint OC Families
Orange County volunteers helped assemble and distribute holiday food baskets and gifts to over 400 SparkPoint OC families in need. ‘Tis the season for counting blessings and spreading holiday cheer, […]
Navigating and Reimagining Workforce Development in the New Normal
Assisting today’s jobseekers and supporting our most vulnerable families in OC in order to help create a thriving economy for all. The past 24 months have taken a toll on […]
Over 1,300 School Supply Kits Donated to Underserved Schools in Orange County!
This year’s United for Student Success School Supply Drive was a huge success! Through the collective efforts of our community-minded partners and individuals, 1,345 Supply Drive Kits were distributed to […]
3,500 Free COVID-19 Vaccines Delivered to Underserved Orange County Communities!
Together, with Edwards Lifesciences Foundation and Providence Health, we held 50 pop-up and mobile clinics and successfully delivered 3,500 free COVID-19 vaccines to individuals from underserved communities throughout Orange County! […]
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!
A Reflection on Juneteenth
By Latoya Stevens Marketing and Communications Director, Heart of Missouri United Way Guest Blog Author Juneteenth (June 19) is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the […]
