Orange County United Way YOUNITED We Can

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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