Read Across America
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, Orange County United Way celebrated Read Across America Day with elementary schools in Garden Grove and Santa Ana to promote early […]
Little Free Libraries Promote Early Childhood Literacy
Did you know that Orange County United Way operates six Little Free Libraries putting books in doctor’s offices, schools, community centers, parks and waiting rooms throughout the community? As part […]
Don’t Pay to File Your Taxes
Around this time of year, everyone is full of tax prep tips. But the best tip you can get is this: Orange County United Way is collaborating with Citi Community […]
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. Their spouses, children and friends came to celebrate their amazing […]
Families Giving Back
Hats off to the Tocqueville Society members and their families who helped fight hunger this holiday season by assisting Families Forward in assembling and distributing Thanksgiving meal baskets for 900 […]
Stuff the Bus
August is usually the month when parents make their way down the back-to-school list, including new clothes and shoes, notebooks and backpacks. However, local school officials say far too many […]
Celebrating United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society Members – Improving Lives through Generosity & Passion
United Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society brings together leaders like us who have the desire and capacity to influence and drive lasting change. Each year, Orange County United Way honors […]
Empower Children and Families in Need, One Neighborhood at a Time
Within Orange County’s 34 cities, there are many schools that do not have the resources they need to holistically meet the needs of their students or families. To address this, […]
A Healthy Active Orange County: Families Living a Healthy Lifestyle
On a recent Saturday, more than 250 children and parents along with 133 volunteers came together at Santa Ana’s Memorial Park for an active day of play. The volunteer gathering […]
Creating Bold Social Change Takes a Community United
Orange County’s FACE 2024 Report, a Community Snapshot T-Minus 9 Years In 2014, United Way moved from business as usual to a major evolution. We shifted as an organization primarily […]
