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Last Saturday, over 200 eager community college students and high school seniors came together all with one goal: to find their way to college success.  They dived into learning how to navigate the college transfer process successfully and how to obtain a college degree in 2-3 years by being connected to the essential resources that… continue reading UWGLA Way2Success Helps Students Find a Way to Success

Many people think the best way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month must include tacos, margaritas, and mariachi. While all of that is cool, we think the best way to honor Latinos and their contributions to Los Angeles is by recognizing what this community means to our economy, our culture, and the future we envision for… continue reading Ensuring Latinos Prosperity— That’s How We Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Remember the feeling of throwing on a brand-new backpack stuffed with fresh notebooks, colored pencils, and that untouched pink eraser you prolonged using? For most of us, it’s one of those small but magical parts of childhood that marks the start of a new school year. Thanks to our partnership between United Way of Greater… continue reading Kicking Off A New School Year Filled with Excitement, and School Supplies

Where Do Unhoused People Go During the Day? The 2023 annual Homeless Count released by the L.A. Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in June, showed us that there are at least 75,000 people of all ages experiencing homelessness across our region, who are in need not only of a place to sleep at night but also… continue reading ‘Somewhere to Exist’: Understanding the Landscape of Daytime Services for People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County

United Way L.A.’s core mission is to make strategic investments that help our neighbors living in crisis while ensuring everyone has the resources and tools to create prosperity for their families and communities. From community college students who struggle to pay for housing or secure their next meal to formerly incarcerated people who need help… continue reading Investing in What Matters The Most

or our unsheltered neighbors, finding shelter goes beyond having a safe place to stay. It can also be where they connect to critical services and programs and begin to heal as part of their journey to a permanent home.

At a time when the rising cost of living hits harder on our most vulnerable communities, funding from the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) continues to bring stability to thousands of Angelenos experiencing a crisis. This year, United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the local EFSP board awarded $5.9 million in funds… continue reading EFSP supports 181 L.A. organizations’ work to prevent homelessness and food insecurity

People celebrate their heritage in many different ways. Just a few have the privilege of honoring their culture and heritage as public servants. That’s what U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu has been doing for the past 14 years since she became the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress.   “As a young girl, I never actually… continue reading AAPI Heritage Month: How Congresswoman Judy Chu Advocates for AAPI Community’s Safety and Prosperity

LOS ANGELES, CA —The newly formed LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) kicks off its first board meeting with elected officials representing all 88 cities of the County and citizen experts. The agency is primed to fundamentally change how LA approaches housing as a region by preserving, protecting and producing affordable housing. LACAHSA Board… continue reading LACAHSA is launched with the mission of helping more people stay in their homes

According to the Downtown Women’s Center data on women experiencing homelessness, 53% have experienced domestic abuse, and 27% experienced sexual assault in the last 12 months. It also shows that the lack of safe and affordable housing often forces women to choose between living with their abuser or becoming homeless. No one should have to make such a choice.