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United for Financial Security

Empowering Orange County families to build self-sufficient lives.

United for Financial Security℠ is one of Orange County United Way’s key initiatives.

We’re ensuring Orange County families gain financial security by delivering programs that focus on the most important tools to build financial stability: establishing a Safety Net, empowering Financial Wellness, and developing Workforce Solutions.

 

With your help, these high-impact, boots on the ground programs help Orange County families get on the path to financial security.

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United Way in Action

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People served by OC Free Tax Prep last year
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Households coached for better financial stability
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Individuals benefited from UpSkill OC workforce development to gain livable-wage jobs
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Source: Scorecard Report 2022-2023

Our Approach to Financial Empowerment

Safety Net

OC FREE TAX PREP

Our OC Free Tax Prep program helps low-income families keep their hard-earned money through saving on preparation fees, claiming tax credits, and receiving their refunds quickly and safely. These refunds are often a safety net for local households to put towards bills, car repairs, groceries, and other basic needs.

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Orange County United Way United for Financial Security
Orange County United Way United for Financial Security
Safety Net

Emergency Food and Shelter Program

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) plays a vital role in supporting our local community and providing essential resources to families and individuals in need. 

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Financial Wellness

SPARKPOINT OC

Our SparkPoint OC program promotes financial empowerment through free one-on-one financial coaching to increase income, manage credit, and build assets through savings and asset planning to reach goals like buying a home or paying for college.

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Orange County United Way United for Financial Security
Orange County United Way United for Financial Security
Workforce Solutions

UpSkill OC

Our workforce development program, UpSkill OC, is an innovative, collaborative approach to bridging the skills gap in various industries and creating pathways to jobs that pay a living wage.

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Thank You to Our Donors

Big THANK YOU to these donors who contributed $20,000+ to support United for Financial Security programs.

Last updated March 7, 2025

Contact Us

Andrew Fahmy, Executive Director, United for Financial Security

 

949.263.6140

AndrewF@UnitedWayOC.org

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