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The pandemic sparked unprecedented challenges to our education system, creating the most obstacles for students who were already vulnerable. Everyone deserves access to affordable internet, and these days it’s a necessity for families juggling online learning with virtual events, meetings, and other obligations. This is why United Way of Greater Los Angeles is partnering with… continue reading Bringing Digital Equity to Greater Los Angeles

Capacity Building Taken to New Heights with Building Skills Partnership Community organizations do a remarkable job serving Los Angeles County and their services are even more important as we collectively grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. Supporting organizations throughout our region as they grow and transform is a core component of the work of United Way… continue reading Building Skills Partnership

The transition from high school to college is something that students look forward to and work hard to achieve for years. As with many rites of passage during the pandemic, this long anticipated change looked much different than expected for many incoming college students.  When access to a computer is essential to thrive in online… continue reading Young Civic Leaders Program Eases Student’s Transition to College

Through an exceptionally challenging year, United Way of Greater Los Angeles’s community, donors and staff stepped up like never before to help our most vulnerable neighbors. The Year-End Impact Report 2020 highlights our top 5 efforts from last year. While we don’t know all that 2021 has in store for us, we know the pandemic and its… continue reading 2021 Top 5 Blog

In spring 2019, United Way of Greater Los Angeles awarded $5 million in grants to a range of bold projects through the Accelerating Permanent Supportive Housing competition (APSH).  APSH asked applicants to tap their creativity while designing grounded, realistic, and scalable projects. The competition cast an especially broad net, looking for the best ideas and… continue reading Accelerating Permanent Supportive Housing for Quality Construction, Faster and Cheaper

At school, students can connect with friends, find scholastic resources, and get away from stressors at home. With schools shuttered since last spring, the United Way’s Young Civic Leaders Program (YCLP) became an even more critical source of support for many students in the Los Angeles Unified School District.  In partnership with Communities in Schools… continue reading Supporting Young Civic Leaders Program Students

It’s that time of year again: college applications are due.  Remember how stressful applying to college was? Now imagine what it must feel like for Los Angeles’s vulnerable students during a pandemic. This year, United Way went virtual with our annual college essay writing workshop for the students who comprise our Young Civic Leaders Program (YCLP).… continue reading United Way Volunteers Help YCLP Students Complete College Essays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, November 14, 2020 CONTACT:United Way: Jen Wheeler, Ocean & Mountain • (310) 344-1551 • jen@oceanmo.comLos Angeles Rams: Chase Isaacs • cisaacs@rams.nfl.com With “HomeWalk at Home” United Way of Greater Los Angeles’s 13th annual 5K HomeWalk-the single largest annual event to end homelessness-goes virtual PHOTOS AND VIDEO AVAILABLE BY REQUEST TO JEN@OCEANMO.COM. Images include this years’ participants… continue reading United Way and the Los Angeles Rams’ “Homewalk” Raises a Total of $550K and Counting to Power the Movement to End Homelessness

Generations of struggle require generations of investment. The passage of Measure J is an inspiring start. Measure J, which changes the county’s charter to dedicate 10% of the county’s budget to a “care first, jails last” approach, represents the first time voters anywhere in California have chosen to permanently shape their county budget through a… continue reading Statement from Elise Buik on the passage of Measure J

On October 13th, 2020, United Way of Greater LA hosted a LAUSD Board District 7 Virtual Candidates Forum in partnership with SBCC, League of Women Voters, and the United Way’s Young Civic Leaders Program. Students, teachers and parents attended via Zoom and Facebook Live with the intention of seeking answers for pressing questions that affect… continue reading LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote