Volunteer through United Way!

Volunteering is at the heart of the LIVE UNITED campaign, and with so many opportunities and different programs to participate in, anyone can get involved. Even the smallest of actions can make an impact in Orange County and help build self-sufficiency for families and individuals. There are over 150 ways you can help and get involved. It’s fast, it’s easy and the benefits are countless.

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Ken Lickel LIVES UNITED

I am proud to be affiliated with Orange County United Way as both a board member and the Investor Relations Chairman for the 2008/2009 Campaign.

In these uncertain times, giving to United Way to keep our health and human care services strong has never been more important!  When you give, make your gift count and give to our Community Impact work!  Gifts to United Way’s Community Impact work will allow us to have the flexibility to address the greatest needs in Orange County as they are changing.  Thanks to your help and the United Way, we are able to build self-sufficient lives! 

As an investor in Orange County’s future, you know how important it is to address the root causes of our most serious problems. It takes the whole community working together to reach our goals in vital areas such as adequate housing, employment and education.

Together we can continue to make a difference in our communities, and together we can LIVE UNITED! 

Ken Lickel
Chairman, United Way Campaign
2008-2009

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United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund Walks the Runway for a Cause

OCUW President, Maria Chavez Wilcox, Enjoys the Runway

More than 50 guests gathered for Orange County United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund Fashion Show and Cocktail Party at Bloomingdales, South Coast Plaza, on Wednesday, October 15. The fashion show was designed to kick-off the year by raising money and enjoying the best of Bloomingdales’ Fall 2008 collection. Ten percent of the evenings proceeds from the “Ready to Wear Collections” went to United Way’s Community Impact Fund to help build self-sufficient lives for women and girls in Orange County. 

United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund is an all female donor circle within Orange County United Way, Tocqueville Society. Each member invests a minimum of $10,000 annually with United Way. The group provides a means for women in Orange County to use their collective financial power to make a difference through United Way. The fashion show and cocktail party was one of many events planned for the coming year.

Sue Parks, Co-Founder of United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund and CEO of WalkStyles, opened the fashion show by encouraging guests to get involved with the donor circle and support United Way’s new pilot program, which was created following United Way’s 1st Annual Women’s Summit on September 19, 2008. United Way’s new pilot program goal is to proactively respond and create strategies and partnerships that align public, private and non-profit coordinated support and services to facilitate connections among programs. 

View a full slide show from the event

Learn more about the pilot program here.