Building Better Learning Environments via the Women’s Philanthropy Fund
Thanks to a grant from Women United’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund, hundreds of students at Paul Revere Elementary School will now have access to flexible seating.
During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, We Need to Talk About Two Things: Money and Morality
Human trafficking exists right here in Southern California, and we need to be aware of it and take action to stop it. It has been over 150 years since chattel […]
From Financial Insecurity to Cybersecurity Expert: Workforce Development Program Helps Local Resident Secure Full-Time Job and Double Salary
How Orange County United Way’s UpSkill OC workforce development program helped Jay, an OC resident, gain financial stability. In October 2021, Jay was stuck working a part-time Information Technology (IT) […]
How College Prep Academy Changed Senior Year for One OC Student
When Dallas signed up for College Prep Academy, she had no idea what she was getting herself into. Turns out, it was better than she could have imagined. When her […]
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 […]
Volunteers in Orange County Directly Impact the Lives of Families, Individuals, and Students in Need
Whether donating books to underserved children or delivering meals to families in need, there is nothing quite like the sense of community that is shared when people come together to […]
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 […]
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 […]
