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Strength-Based Community Change is a Lifeline Empowering Families and Helping them Navigate Distance Learning
This summer, United Way announced our TransformED Program to transform our education system in an equitable way, moving it away from ineffective models that deepen racial and economic inequities. TransformED invests in a dozen local organizations with a track record of student-centered services and advocacy. Grantee initiatives include increasing capacity-building for educators, establishing social-emotional support for families… continue reading Strength-Based Community Change is a Lifeline Empowering Families and Helping them Navigate Distance Learning
A ballot measure that could be a model for the nation
Many of you have reached out to me to ask how you can be part of the change that creates more equity in our communities. As we approach the coming election there are a number of propositions that are worth your support. In the coming weeks, we will share more about propositions 16, 17, and… continue reading A ballot measure that could be a model for the nation
Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
Proposition 18 is a constitutional amendment that would allow 17 year olds who will be 18 at the time of the general election (and otherwise eligible to vote) to vote in primary and special elections in that same cycle. Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have similar laws allowing 17 year olds to… continue reading Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
People Involved in the Justice System Regain Voting Rights with Proposition 17
California is one of three states that require people convicted of felonies to complete their prison and parole sentences before regaining the right to vote. If passed, Proposition 17 would give voting rights to nearly 50,000 Californians who are currently unable to vote because they are on parole. Voting is a fundamental right. The more… continue reading People Involved in the Justice System Regain Voting Rights with Proposition 17
Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
Proposition 18 is a constitutional amendment that would allow 17 year olds who will be 18 at the time of the general election (and otherwise eligible to vote) to vote in primary and special elections in that same cycle. Currently, 18 states and the District of Columbia have similar laws allowing 17 year olds to… continue reading Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
supporting eviction defense and preventing homelessness
The primary driver of homelessness in Los Angeles County is the lack of affordable housing. Many families were struggling before COVID-19 and this has been compounded by job losses and a lack of childcare brought on by the pandemic. A UCLA study from May found that 36,000 additional families could become homeless as a result of eviction… continue reading supporting eviction defense and preventing homelessness
TransformED Re-imagines the Education System
School closures and distance learning continue to have a drastic impact on students, primarily students of color in low-income neighborhoods, reflective of the growing educational inequities that have accelerated since the pandemic. The crisis is hurting budgets at community organizations even as the need for their services increases dramatically. To bolster their financial stability, in… continue reading TransformED Re-imagines the Education System
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces TransformED Grants for an Equitable Education System
Latest round of grants moves from urgently needed relief to envisioning an equitable recovery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 13, 2020 CONTACT: Jen Wheeler, Ocean & Mountain • jen@oceanmo.com PHONE AND VIDEO INTERVIEWS available with representatives of the organizations below.SPANISH-SPEAKING SPOKESPEOPLE available LOS ANGELES—In response to intensified inequities in our education system brought on by the pandemic, United Way’s TransformED… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces TransformED Grants for an Equitable Education System
Boyle Heights & Beyond: Providing Aid to Our Vulnerable Neighbors
United Way of Greater Los Angeles continues to identify more organizations with critical needs to support during the pandemic. In late May, we announced a series of grants supporting organizations providing direct relief to mariachis, day laborers, janitors and domestic workers. This phase of funding also included grants to local organizations for capacity building and Virtual Income… continue reading Boyle Heights & Beyond: Providing Aid to Our Vulnerable Neighbors
COVID-19 Response with BET, Helping our Black Neighbors and Communities
The pain and experiences of our Black friends, neighbors and families are at the forefront of our society. United Way of Greater Los Angeles has deeply reflected on structural racism in Los Angeles County, how generational poverty has been a result of this, and as such, we must do more to center our work around… continue reading COVID-19 Response with BET, Helping our Black Neighbors and Communities
