Author: UWGLA Editor
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Launches $62 Million Affordable Housing Initiative
UWGLA in partnership with Genesis LA and a unique racial equity bond designed by U.S. Bank funds development of lower-cost, by-right affordable housing through streamlined development, innovative design, and cost-effective… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Launches $62 Million Affordable Housing Initiative
Digital Equity for L.A. Students Cannot Stop in the Summer
The collective effort of making sure that all students have access to online learning does not take a break this summer, especially for those living in the most underserved communities… continue reading Digital Equity for L.A. Students Cannot Stop in the Summer
UWGLA Distributes Historic $30M in EFSP Funds
United Way of Greater Los Angeles proudly announces the distribution of over $30 million through the Los Angeles Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) program to 190 organizations, serving hundreds… continue reading UWGLA Distributes Historic $30M in EFSP Funds
Rental Assistance Helps Los Angeles Families in Need
When the pandemic started, Lauren S., a single mother of two, saw her work as an independent contractor grind to a halt. Suddenly, with two kids who were learning online… continue reading Rental Assistance Helps Los Angeles Families in Need
Learning Recovery Program
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt lives in many ways, but its effect on students has proven to be paramount. When schools closed, students fell further behind academically and parents… continue reading Learning Recovery Program
The road we’ve walked and the path ahead: reflecting on 2021 as we get ready for 2022
Through your support in 2021, we helped tens of thousands of Angelenos take positive steps out of generational poverty. The 2021 Impact Report highlights stories of people touched by our work. Here… continue reading The road we’ve walked and the path ahead: reflecting on 2021 as we get ready for 2022
WalkUnitedLA 2021
UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES RAISES CLOSE TO $800,000 TO FIGHT POVERTY DURING INAUGURAL WALKUNITEDLA, A FAMILY 5K AT SOFI STADIUM Hosted at the new home of the Los Angeles… continue reading WalkUnitedLA 2021
Developing Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis
United Way of Greater Los Angeles’s efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing are bearing fruit on a number of fronts. In El Monte, an innovative construction method making… continue reading Developing Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Teams Up with Valero Wilmington Refinery and Local Organizations to Close the Digital Divide for Wilmington Students Through Learning Pods
WILMINGTON, CA — The LAUSD closures over the past year have resulted in students falling further behind academically and parents struggling to manage work obligations without access to consistent childcare.… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Teams Up with Valero Wilmington Refinery and Local Organizations to Close the Digital Divide for Wilmington Students Through Learning Pods
Bringing Digital Equity to Greater Los Angeles
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… continue reading Bringing Digital Equity to Greater Los Angeles
