YOUNITED WE CAN TOGETHER, WE FIGHT FOR THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN ORANGE COUNTY.
LOCAL CHALLENGES
On average, 3,000 local students drop out of high school each year
One in four of our residents live in poverty
1/3 of our children are overweight or obese
26,000 OC children and their families are homeless or unstably housed
MADISYN was a homeless teen who
not only beat the odds, she’s headed to college to pursue her dreams.
JAIME was raising a child on his own
with few prospects for the future, but today he has a good job that he loves.
PATTY took on childhood obesity with her whole family by cooking healthier meals together, enjoying daily exercise and growing a garden.
MICHAEL was homeless but today
he is working and has a permanent place to call home with his two sons.
OUR GOALS CUT THE HIGH SCHOOL
DROPOUT RATE IN 1/ 2
Early grade reading influences later achievement including high school graduation
1:1 financial coaching ensures that more families get and stay on track
REDUCE
FINANCIALLY UNSTABLE FAMILIES BY
25%
INCREASE HEALTHY YOUTH BY
Increasing access to health care prevents costly trips to the ER
1/ 3
CUT
THE % OF HOMELESS CHILDREN IN
1/ 2
Emergency shelters and interim housing help families move toward self-reliance
STEM programs spark excitement and open up a world of opportunities Improving college and career readiness sets the stage for success in school and life
Job training and education help people get better jobs
$20 PER WEEK HELPS 4 PEOPLE GAIN SKILLS TO GET AND KEEP GOOD JOBS
Free tax prep services help hardworking families build up savings
Food distribution ensures more families are eating healthier meals
$10 PER WEEK FEEDS A FAMILY OF 4 WITH 4 MONTHS OF NUTRITIOUS MEALS
Increasing physical activity burns calories and connects families
In-school support for homeless families ensures kids can stay in the same schools
$5 PER WEEK ENABLES 25 STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN STEM PROGRAMS
Rapid rehousing moves people into stable housing
$20 PER WEEK MOVES A FAMILY OF 4 FROM A SHELTER TO MORE STABLE HOUSING
INVESTMENTS BASED ON WEEKLY DONATIONS FOR ONE YEAR.
WHY UNITED WAY? A UNITED APPROACH TO COMMUNITYWIDE ISSUES.
CATALYST FOR CHANGE
PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR SUCCESS
COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY
A SOLID FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
INTERCONNECTED GOALS
THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A GOOD LIFE
COUNTYWIDE SOLUTIONS
CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION MEANS POWERFUL CHANGE
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES LOCAL RESULTS YOU CAN SEE
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