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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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… continue reading LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote

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… continue reading Strength-Based Community Change is a Lifeline Empowering Families and Helping them Navigate Distance Learning