Author: UWGLA Editor
Connecting through the crisis: navigating a shaken food system
On any given night in Los Angeles, an estimated 16,600 unsheltered people go to sleep exposed to the elements, traffic, and to health hazards, unimaginable to the rest of us.… continue reading Connecting through the crisis: navigating a shaken food system
Thank You to Our Community for Supporting the Pandemic Relief Fund
When we initiated the Pandemic Relief Fund on Friday, March 13, we knew we had to do something big to further our reach to help more people during this difficult… continue reading Thank You to Our Community for Supporting the Pandemic Relief Fund
Elise Buik’s Reflections on the Pandemic Fund
As we forge ahead to help those in critical need during COVID-19, I am so grateful to the many partners and donors who have stepped up to support United Way’s… continue reading Elise Buik’s Reflections on the Pandemic Fund
Meet Nancy, Recipient of Successful Economic Mobility Partnerships
For the last 6 months, Nancy had been coached on tracking her spending and creating a budget through the help of a financial coach from the Building Skills Partnership (BSP),… continue reading Meet Nancy, Recipient of Successful Economic Mobility Partnerships
LA Rams Offensive Tackle Andrew Whitworth Gives Back This Holiday Season
Too often, the holiday season can be a financial burden for our most vulnerable neighbors. Knowing that LA Rams Starting Offensive Tackle Andrew Whitworth made all the difference by surprising… continue reading LA Rams Offensive Tackle Andrew Whitworth Gives Back This Holiday Season
Why Students in East L.A. Walked Out in 1968 to Protest Education Inequality
To read the story of the walkouts, visit our article Part 1: The Walkouts.
1968 East L.A. Walkout Signs
To read the story of the walkouts, visit our article Part 1: The Walkouts.