Opportunities From: Orange County United Way

Make a difference in Your Community!JOIN THE VOLUNTEER SQUAD!Are you passionate about giving back and making a difference? Join a dedicated group of individuals who generously contribute their time and energy to support Orange County United Way’s mission. With flexible opportunities to fit your schedule and an engaging, hands-on volunteer experience, you’ll be part of a team that makes a real impact in the community. Register HERE!

To learn more, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125.

Create Kits in Partnership with Orange County United Way! Art Studio Kits provide everything student artists need to bring their imagination to life, from vivid colored pencils to glittering paints.

Please note: This is a donation drive where volunteers are asked to provide all materials, assemble the kits, and either drop them off at our office or request a quote from us to organize an assembly event. Art supplies must be new and placed in a drawstring bag.

Kit Checklist:

Drawstring Bag (to place all items in) Colored Pencils Drawing Pad Flip Book Key Chain Oil Pastels Paint Brush Paint Set  Pencil Sharpener Pencils Small Canvas Stand Stickers

To learn more or to coordinate your donation drop off, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125.

 

 

 

Volunteer to Beautify a Local School & Inspire OC Students! Partner with Orange County United Way in a special beautification project by painting a mural at a Title 1 Elementary School in OC. Murals enrich the local community, spark the imagination of students for years to come, and serve as a daily reminder of school pride. Together with your company, we believe that we can create long-lasting change by genuinely caring for one another. Because that’s The OC Way.

Please note:

This is a team-building volunteer activity designed to accommodate 15 to 30 volunteers. No painting experience is needed. United Way will provide all necessary supplies and instructions, alongside guidance from a professional muralist. This volunteer activity requires a sponsorship cost from the volunteer group.

For more information please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125.

Create Snack Packs in Partnership with Orange County United Way! Provide a light meal for local individuals experiencing homelessness by donating Snack Packs. These convenient packs require no preparation, making them easy to carry and perfect for an on-the-go energy boost. Your donation not only offers a quick meal, but also provides essential nutrition to those in need.

Please note:  This is a donation drive where volunteers are asked to provide all materials, assemble the kits, and either drop them off at our office or request a quote from us to organize an assembly event. Snack Pack items must be unopened and placed in a re-sealable storage bag.

Items to be included in each Snack Pack:

Re-sealable Storage Bag (1) 8 oz Water Bottle (1) Apple Pouch (1) Mini Bag of Chips (1) Trail Mix Pack Granola/Protein bars (2) Encouragement Card

Drop-off Location: Orange County United Way- 18012 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614

To learn more, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125

Create Kits in Partnership with Orange County United Way! Make a difference in the lives of local, Title 1 Elementary School students (K–3rd) in Orange County by creating fun and interactive literacy kits. Help Orange County United Way promote early-grade literacy. See our checklist for items needed and get started!

Please note: This is a donation drive where volunteers are asked to provide all materials, assemble the kits, and either drop them off at our office or request a quote from us to organize an assembly event. Literacy kit items must be new and placed in a new drawstring bag or backpack.

Items to be included in each kit:

Drawstring Bag or Backpack Activity Book (K - 3rd) Colored Markers Colored Pencils Grade Level Book (K - 3rd) Pencils Pencil Sharpener Small Stuffed Animal  Sensory Toy Stickers Wide Ruled Notebook

Drop-Off Location:  Orange County Untied Way - 18012 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614

To learn more or to coordinate your donation drop off, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125.

 

Create Kits in Partnership with Orange County United Way! Make a difference in the lives of local children in need by donating hygiene essentials, which help provide cleanliness, improve health, and boost self-esteem.

Please note: This is a donation drive where volunteers are asked to provide all materials, assemble the kits, and either drop them off at our office or request a quote from us to organize an assembly event. Hygiene products must be new and placed in a re-sealable (gallon-sized) storage bag. Travel-size products are preferred.

Kids Hygiene Kit Checklist:

Gallon-sized Bag (to place all items in) Body Wash Comb Dental Floss Hand Sanitizer Lip Balm Sandglass Timer Sensory Toy  Shampoo Socks (1 pair) Sunscreen Tissues Toothbrush Toothpaste Encouragement Card 

To learn more or to coordinate your donation drop off, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125.

 

 

Create Kits in Partnership with Orange County United Way! Make a difference in the lives of local families and individuals in need by donating hygiene essentials, which help provide cleanliness, improve health, and restore a sense of dignity and greater self-esteem.

Completed kits are passed along to our local emergency shelter, mental health and VA agency partners to share with those they serve.

Please note: This is a donation drive where volunteers are asked to provide all materials, assemble the kits, and either drop them off at our office or request a quote from us to organize an assembly event. Hygiene products must be new and placed in a re-sealable (gallon-sized) storage bag. Travel-size products are preferred.

Hygiene Kit Checklist:

Gallon-sized Bag Comb Dental Floss Deodorant Hand Sanitizer  Lotion Nail Clipper Razer with Shaving Cream Shampoo Soap Socks (1 pair) Tissues Toothbrush Toothpaste Vaseline Encouragement Card

Drop off location:  Orange County United Way 18012 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614

To learn more or to coordinate your donation drop off, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125.

Create Kits in Partnership with Orange County United Way! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics(STEAM) fields enhance students' creativity, let them hone their critical thinking skills, and build their confidence and knowledge. Make a difference in the lives of Title 1 elementary school students (K–3rd) in Orange County by creating fun and interactive STEAM literacy kits to promote early-grade literacy in STEAM.

Please note: This is a donation drive where volunteers are asked to provide all materials, assemble the kits, and either drop them off at our office or request a quote from us to organize an assembly event. All items are must be new and placed in a drawstring bag or backpack

Items to be included in each kit:

Drawstring Bag or Backpack Colored Pencils Markers Pencils Pencil Sharpener  Sensory Toy Small Plush Toy STEAM Coloring & Activity Book  Stickers Wide Ruled Notebook

Drop-Off Location:  Orange County Untied Way - 18012 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614

To learn more or to coordinate your donation drop off, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125.

 

“Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw Help promote early grade literacy for underserved children in our community through the donation of books to inspire the joy of reading and reinforce key learning skills for local Title I Elementary School children in need. Whether donating 1 or 100 books, individually or as an organization, every book makes a difference.

Please note:  Books should be in new / unused condition.

Books needed (K - 3rd Grade):

Chapter Books First reader Books Multi Culture Story Books Story and Encouragement Books with pictures  Sticker Books

To learn more or to coordinate your donation drop off, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125.

You can make an impact in the lives of recently housed families and individuals who were previously experiencing homelessness. Donate a
Welcome Home Basket and help our Orange County neighbors settle into their new homes! These baskets provide households with basic
necessities and truly make a difference in people’s lives.

See our checklist for items needed and get started today!

Please note: All items must be new and include a bin with a lid.

Items needed to complete one Welcome Home Basket:

Broom and Dust Pan Dish Soap Door Mat Flashlight with Batteries Kitchen Sponges Lysol or Clorox Wipes 1 Decorative Item (No Candles) 1 Throw Blanket Paper Towels Set of 2 Bath Towels Set of 2 Hand Towels Set of 4 Dinnerware Set of 4 Glasses/Cups Set of Silverware Small Fire Extinguisher Small First Aid Kit Small Toolkit Welcome Card $25 Gift Card to Target or Wal-Mart Large Storage/Laundry Basket for Items

This volunteer opportunity is offered through the WelcomeHomeOC℠ housing navigation program, which helps families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness and have a housing voucher in hand to secure housing in private market apartments and ensures supportive services are provided to help those who are newly housed to stay in their homes for the long-term. The program is a joint effort between Orange County United Way’s United to End Homelessness℠ initiative, Public Housing Authorities, and rental property owners. 

Donate Today!  

For instructions on basket assembly or to coordinate your donation drop off, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6125

Join us as a Virtual Housing Champion in support of Orange County United Way’s United to End Homelessness initiative.

Housing Champions are volunteer citizen advocates in cities across Orange County proactively engaging with their elected and appointed leaders to ensure that every community is doing its best to develop more affordable and permanent supportive housing for all.

The mission of Housing Champions is to change the perceptions of permanent supportive housing and affordable homes among local policymakers and residents, and proactively provide, through city-based citizen advocates, support for fast-tracking approval of more homes for all.

Live virtual training (1-2 hours) is provided to Housing Champions, and a minimum volunteer commitment of 1-2 hours per month is required.

Sign Up Today!

To sign up or for more information, please contact Michael Shepherd at MichaelS@unitedwayoc.org.