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Ensuring Latinos Prosperity— That’s How We Honor Hispanic Heritage Month
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… continue reading Ensuring Latinos Prosperity— That’s How We Honor Hispanic Heritage Month
Kicking Off A New School Year Filled with Excitement, and School Supplies
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… continue reading Kicking Off A New School Year Filled with Excitement, and School Supplies
‘Somewhere to Exist’: Understanding the Landscape of Daytime Services for People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County
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… continue reading ‘Somewhere to Exist’: Understanding the Landscape of Daytime Services for People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County
Investing in What Matters The Most
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… continue reading Investing in What Matters The Most
Shelter Improvement Initiative: Promoting safe and dignified spaces to heal, and find housing
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.
EFSP supports 181 L.A. organizations’ work to prevent homelessness and food insecurity
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… continue reading EFSP supports 181 L.A. organizations’ work to prevent homelessness and food insecurity
AAPI Heritage Month: How Congresswoman Judy Chu Advocates for AAPI Community’s Safety and Prosperity
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… continue reading AAPI Heritage Month: How Congresswoman Judy Chu Advocates for AAPI Community’s Safety and Prosperity
LACAHSA is launched with the mission of helping more people stay in their homes
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… continue reading LACAHSA is launched with the mission of helping more people stay in their homes
How We Can Prevent Homelessness By Being ‘Upstanders’ and Allies Against Domestic Violence
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.
Dedication to all of our volunteers
Have you ever heard a song with such beautiful lyrics and think who that song is dedicated to? Who would compel someone to write such thought-provoking, warm sentiments? What are… continue reading Dedication to all of our volunteers
