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Building stronger communities starts with people of action.
Is your team ready to step up?
Brought to you by the 2024 Spirit of Volunteerism Award-Winning Team.
Building stronger communities starts with people of action.
Is your team ready to step up?
This activity can be organized at most venues/offices with specific items or materials tailored to address the particular needs of the intended beneficiaries. These kits provide essential resources that empower both adults and children within our most underserved communities.
Murals enrich the local community, spark the imagination of students for years to come, and serve as a daily reminder of school pride. Volunteers are not required to have painting experience–instructions and supplies will be provided.
Handmade blankets are a fun and easy way to give the gift of warmth and comfort during cold winter months and chilly summer nights. Blankets like these can make a difference for individuals in shelters, senior centers, and VA facilities.
Engage with Title I elementary school students in a series of fitness activities designed to teach them the importance of physical, emotional, and mental health as well as other important lifelong skills, such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
Help promote early literacy for Title I elementary school students by donating new books to inspire the joy of reading and to explore the art of storytelling. Whether you donate 1 or 100 books, individually, through your organization, or with a community group, every book makes a difference in the lives of local Orange County children.
Make a difference in the lives of Title I elementary school students in Orange County by donating school supply kits for the upcoming academic year. These essential school supplies will help students succeed on their educational journeys.
Brighten the holiday season for a local family in need through our SparkJoy – Holiday Wishlist Program. This meaningful opportunity connects volunteers with Orange County families, allowing them to fulfill holiday wish lists and bring joy to children. Gifts will go directly to families participating in our SparkPoint OC financial empowerment program, part of Orange County United Way’s United for Financial Security℠ initiative.
Spread warmth and kindness this holiday season by making a meaningful impact in the lives of families participating in our SparkPoint OC financial empowerment program, part of Orange County United Way’s United for Financial Security℠ initiative. Your generous donation of Holiday Food Boxes will help ensure that those in need can enjoy a warm and nourishing meal during this special time of year.
Partner with us to coordinate your upcoming volunteer activity OR create kits on your own.
These opportunities are offered at specific times throughout the year.
Please contact Doug McKay via email or call 949.263.6125 if you’d like more information on any of the following activities.
“Having a Literacy Kit would have made a difference for me growing up.”
Human Resources Lead
The Word & Brown Companies
“This is the first time I’ve done anything like this. The setup was perfect, the instructions were perfect, and everybody just wanted to pitch in and help.”
Vice President of Research & Development
Edwards Lifesciences
“Putting hygiene kits together is such a FUN activity to do with our entire family.”
General Manager
Eaton
Source: 2023 Annual Report
To learn more about joining our corporate cabinet:
Are you an experienced business leader looking to contribute your expertise and insights?
As a member of our corporate cabinet, you’ll have the opportunity to provide strategic guidance and high-level counsel to our executive team. You’ll collaborate with other respected industry leaders to help shape the direction and vision of our company.
Leverage your proven track record of success, make a meaningful impact beyond your own organization, and lend your voice in key decisions that drive our continued growth and innovation.
For corporate volunteering:
Partner with Orange County United Way and align your business with a local nonprofit committed to creating a brighter future and transforming lives right here in our community. Together, we can bring corporate social responsibility to life.
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Partner with Orange County United Way and align your business with a local nonprofit committed to creating a brighter future and transforming lives right here in our community. Together, we can bring corporate social responsibility to life.
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