A new program helps foster kids in Orange County avoid homelessness when they age out of public care
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. Orange County United Way’s Welcome Home OC initiative is helping find apartments for 25 voucher holders. For […]
On year’s longest night, a growing number pause to remember homeless people who died in Orange County
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. Locally, 207 people will be featured in National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. For Father Dennis Kriz, it’s […]
United to End Homelessness and O.C. Community Succeed in Ambitious Effort to House 30 Homeless Families and Individuals
Spearheaded by Orange County United Way, Effort Inspired Community to Raise $500,000 The Money Raised helped with Security Deposits, Move-in Costs, Furnishings and Support Services Success of Campaign Opens Door […]
On CBS News: Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris Presents $2.9 Million Check to House Orange County’s Homeless Veterans
Watch the 30-second news clip video showcasing Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris presenting the $2.9M check for the WelcomeHomeOC Program to Susan B. Parks, Orange County United Way President & CEO. Read the press release: https://unitedwayoc.org/news/assemblywoman-cottie-petrie-norris-secures-2-9-million-to-house-orange-countys-homeless-veterans/ […]
In darkness, volunteers fan out to count homeless and find light
By David Whiting / Orange County Register Photo by Kevin Sullivan / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. If human beings are like stars — and bright […]
Over 3,400 Homeless People on OC Streets, According to Initial Headcount
By Spencer Custodio / Voice of OC Photo by Jessica Ruiz / Voice of OC Originally published in Voice of OC. At least 3,400 homeless people are sleeping on the […]
Volunteers work to count Orange County’s homeless population
By Ben Brazil / Los Angeles Times Daily Pilot Photo by Raul Roa / Los Angeles Times Daily Pilot Originally published in Los Angeles Times. In the early morning dark on Wednesday, […]
More than 1,500 counted so far in Orange County homeless census
By Theresa Walker / Orange County Register Photo by Bill Alkofer / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. In the space of four hours that started before […]
Orange County United Way President and CEO Susan B. Parks Receives Special Congressional Recognition for Leadership in Initiative to End Homelessness
IRVINE, Calif. – Jan. 22, 2019 – Susan B. Parks, President and CEO of Orange County United Way, has received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for the innovative work […]
Costa Mesa may buy West 17th Street property for homeless shelter
Article and Photo By Alicia Robinson / Orange County Register Originally published in Orange County Register. Costa Mesa could become the latest Orange County city to try to satisfy its […]