Author: UWGLA Editor
Things We Are Thankful For
As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, we are filled with immense gratitude for our donors’ and supporters’ incredible support and generosity. Your contributions have made a lasting impact on the communities… continue reading Things We Are Thankful For
Way2Success Brought Resources and Inspiration to Long Beach City College Students
The second annual Way2Success Community College Resource Fair, held in partnership with Long Beach City College (LBCC) on October 11, was a memorable event! Nearly 200 students were connected to… continue reading Way2Success Brought Resources and Inspiration to Long Beach City College Students
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program Distributes $5.6M in Crisis Relief
In its latest funding phase this year, the local EFSP approved $5.6M to support 168 local organizations helping thousands of our most vulnerable neighbors.
New Higher Ed Student Housing Resource Guide
One of the major setbacks California college students face in reaching their higher education goals is housing insecurity. The complexity of finding housing resources increases the risk for students to become homeless, particularly community college students as 65% of them experience housing insecurity at a much higher rate than students enrolled in 4-year universities.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by Uplifting Latinos to Reach Prosperity
Given the significant Latino representation in our region, we believe that ensuring a better future for Los Angeles means creating opportunities for prosperity within the Latino community.
Investing in Los Angeles: UWGLA’s 2023-2024 Strategic Investments
United Way of Greater Los Angeles is proud to share a recap of the strategic investments made over the last year and the impact we accomplished in partnership with changemakers… continue reading Investing in Los Angeles: UWGLA’s 2023-2024 Strategic Investments
When Financial Hardship Hits, this Community College Student Fund Brings Stability
August is Back to School Month, and while many students wish their summer vacation would never end, for students who face food and housing insecurity, returning to school means finding… continue reading When Financial Hardship Hits, this Community College Student Fund Brings Stability
Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice
When pursuing a college and career path, there’s an array of higher education options to choose from, but for many students like Max Gonzalez, the choice was simple. He needed… continue reading Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice
Volunteers are Making an Impact this Summer
What a great time we had joining some of our corporate partners at several volunteering events last month. Altogether, nearly 200 of their employees donated their time and enthusiasm to… continue reading Volunteers are Making an Impact this Summer
LA Board of Supervisors votes to put half-cent sales tax on November ballot
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, June 25, to place on the November ballot an initiative that would repeal the county’s quarter-cent sales tax for homelessness-prevention measures and replace it with an indefinite half-cent sales tax to be used for the same purpose.
