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• Rolling Out new Opportunities for Food Vendors in South LA

  The Willowbrook community kicked off the holidays with something truly special—the launch of Roots & Routes, part of LA Metro’s Markets at Metro program at the Rosa Parks Station in… continue reading Rolling Out new Opportunities for Food Vendors in South LA

  

• The Power of Unity in a Year of Adversity  

  As we approach the end of an unprecedented year of adversity in Los Angeles and for people across the country, let us recognize what has and will get us through… continue reading The Power of Unity in a Year of Adversity  

  Community Empowerment

  

• United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Partnership with Homebridge to Launch a New Era of In-Home Care to Keep Older Adults Housed

  This first-of-its-kind partnership in L.A. aims to bring technical caregiver training and supportive in-home services for older adults living in permanent supportive housing to prevent reentry to homelessness  Los Angeles,… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Partnership with Homebridge to Launch a New Era of In-Home Care to Keep Older Adults Housed

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• La Ramona Family Housing: Bringing Hope Through the Power of Partnership  

  October 30 was an uplifting day for the community of South Los Angeles. After some time in the making, La Ramona Family Housing officially became St. Joseph Center’s first fully owned and… continue reading La Ramona Family Housing: Bringing Hope Through the Power of Partnership  

  Crisis Relief Homelessness

  

• Millions May Face Hunger as Shutdown and New Law Threaten Food Aid

  A crisis is looming for more than 5.5 million low-income Californians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known locally as CalFresh. Governor Gavin Newsom issued a warning… continue reading Millions May Face Hunger as Shutdown and New Law Threaten Food Aid

  

• United Way—America’s Favorite Charity 

  Each year, The Chronicle of Philanthropy releases its list of America’s Favorite Charities, ranking the top U.S. nonprofits based on the amount they raise through gifts of cash and stock.… continue reading United Way—America’s Favorite Charity 

  

• Three Ways the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Hurt Families

  This very difficult year started off with the most destructive wildfires in the region’s history, followed by disturbing raids on immigrant communities that have sown fear in families and neighborhoods.… continue reading Three Ways the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Hurt Families

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• Altadena Nonprofits Forge a Collective Path After the Eaton Fires

  On Monday, August 18, a group of nonprofit leaders came together to discuss how they can leverage their expertise to advance collective impact in the Eaton Fire recovery and rebuilding… continue reading Altadena Nonprofits Forge a Collective Path After the Eaton Fires

  Crisis Relief

  

• Connecting the Dots: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Los Angeles Homeless Sector Townhall -Part 2

  On July 18, United Way of Greater Los Angeles was proud to host a virtual town hall focused on connecting global funding shifts to local impact on homelessness, featuring discussions… continue reading Connecting the Dots: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Los Angeles Homeless Sector Townhall -Part 2

  Advocacy Homelessness Housing Security

  

• Building their Future While Rebuilding Their Community 

  When thousands of families lost their homes in the devastating Eaton wildfire in January, the scale of loss was unimaginable. The path to recovery and rebuilding seemed uncertain. Six months… continue reading Building their Future While Rebuilding Their Community 

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