Author: UWGLA Editor
One Year After the Wildfires: A Story of Collective Healing & Resilience
On January 7, 2025, when the Palisades and Eaton wildfires tore through Los Angeles, life changed overnight for thousands of individuals and families, including Carola Secada. The Eaton Fire not only destroyed her family’s home in Altadena but also disrupted their lives, tested their resilience, and began a long journey… continue reading One Year After the Wildfires: A Story of Collective Healing & Resilience
Rolling Out new Opportunities for Food Vendors in South LA
The Willowbrook community kicked off the holidays with something truly special—the launch of Roots & Routes, part of LA Metro’s Markets at Metro program at the Rosa Parks Station in… continue reading Rolling Out new Opportunities for Food Vendors in South LA
The Power of Unity in a Year of Adversity
As we approach the end of an unprecedented year of adversity in Los Angeles and for people across the country, let us recognize what has and will get us through… continue reading The Power of Unity in a Year of Adversity
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Partnership with Homebridge to Launch a New Era of In-Home Care to Keep Older Adults Housed
This first-of-its-kind partnership in L.A. aims to bring technical caregiver training and supportive in-home services for older adults living in permanent supportive housing to prevent reentry to homelessness Los Angeles,… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Partnership with Homebridge to Launch a New Era of In-Home Care to Keep Older Adults Housed
La Ramona Family Housing: Bringing Hope Through the Power of Partnership
October 30 was an uplifting day for the community of South Los Angeles. After some time in the making, La Ramona Family Housing officially became St. Joseph Center’s first fully owned and… continue reading La Ramona Family Housing: Bringing Hope Through the Power of Partnership
United Way—America’s Favorite Charity
Each year, The Chronicle of Philanthropy releases its list of America’s Favorite Charities, ranking the top U.S. nonprofits based on the amount they raise through gifts of cash and stock.… continue reading United Way—America’s Favorite Charity
Connecting the Dots: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Los Angeles Homeless Sector Townhall -Part 2
On July 18, United Way of Greater Los Angeles was proud to host a virtual town hall focused on connecting global funding shifts to local impact on homelessness, featuring discussions… continue reading Connecting the Dots: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Los Angeles Homeless Sector Townhall -Part 2
Building their Future While Rebuilding Their Community
When thousands of families lost their homes in the devastating Eaton wildfire in January, the scale of loss was unimaginable. The path to recovery and rebuilding seemed uncertain. Six months… continue reading Building their Future While Rebuilding Their Community
Thousands Unite at Rose Bowl for WalkUnitedLA 2025
Thousands of people from across Los Angeles came together at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Sunday, July 20 to support wildfire recovery and uplift communities in need at WalkUnitedLA 2025. Hosted by United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Rams, this annual run/walk served as a powerful outlet for solidarity, resiliency and hope.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces the Beginning of Community-Driven Rebuilding with Phase 2 of Wildfire Response Fund
In a strong commitment to support the recovery of the communities most impacted by this year’s wildfires, United Way of Greater Los Angeles proudly announces today the second phase of distribution to support community-driven recovery and rebuilding efforts. The Fund also received a generous contribution from United Way Worldwide to help organize resources and ensure the communities affected by the Eaton wildfire have the support they need to recover from the devastation.
