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Many disadvantaged community college students in Los Angeles choose going to college not just to get an education but also to be able to feed themselves and their families. Some of them visit the food pantry or the shelter assistance office as their first stop on campus. Getting food and shelter assistance it’s critical for… continue reading How EFSP is Helping More Students Stay in College

UWGLA in partnership with Genesis LA and a unique racial equity bond designed by U.S. Bank funds development of lower-cost, by-right affordable housing through streamlined development, innovative design, and cost-effective construction PHOTOS AND VIDEO AVAILABLE  LOS ANGELES, CA — United Way of Greater Los Angeles announced its Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) with funding of $62… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Launches $62 Million Affordable Housing Initiative

The collective effort of making sure that all students have access to online learning does  not take a break this summer, especially for those living in the most underserved communities of Greater Los Angeles. Throughout the pandemic, United Way of Greater Los Angeles has partnered with the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) on the Internet for All… continue reading Digital Equity for L.A. Students Cannot Stop in the Summer

United Way of Greater Los Angeles proudly announces the distribution of over $30 million through the Los Angeles Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) program to 190 organizations, serving hundreds of thousands of people in need of food and shelter across the region. Since its inception in 1983, the program has helped distribute over $200… continue reading UWGLA Distributes Historic $30M in EFSP Funds

When the pandemic started, Lauren S., a single mother of two, saw her work as an independent contractor grind to a halt. Suddenly, with two kids who were learning online and home all day, she was a full-time mom with no means to support her household. The sporadic work projects she could get paid only… continue reading Rental Assistance Helps Los Angeles Families in Need

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt lives in many ways, but its effect on students has proven to be paramount. When schools closed, students fell further behind academically and parents have struggled to manage work obligations without access to consistent childcare. Now students and parents in the Los Angeles Harbor area can overcome these educational… continue reading Learning Recovery Program

Through your support in 2021, we helped tens of thousands of Angelenos take positive steps out of generational poverty. The 2021 Impact Report highlights stories of people touched by our work. Here are a few efforts from this year that we are especially proud of: 1. Walked united for housing, education and opportunity for all In partnership… continue reading The road we’ve walked and the path ahead: reflecting on 2021 as we get ready for 2022

UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES RAISES CLOSE TO $800,000 TO FIGHT POVERTY DURING INAUGURAL WALKUNITEDLA, A FAMILY 5K AT SOFI STADIUM Hosted at the new home of the Los Angeles Rams,  WalkUnitedLA funds raised will support United Way’s efforts to break the cycles of poverty through homelessness and housing, education and economic opportunity initiatives.  November 6, 2021… continue reading WalkUnitedLA 2021

United Way of Greater Los Angeles’s efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing are bearing fruit on a number of fronts. In El Monte, an innovative construction method making its debut will provide a home for 18 people coming off the streets. Meanwhile, affordable housing permitting is moving to the front of the line… continue reading Developing Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis

WILMINGTON, CA — The LAUSD closures over the past year have resulted in students falling further behind academically and parents struggling to manage work obligations without access to consistent childcare. To meet the needs of students and parents in the Los Angeles Harbor area, United Way of Greater Los Angeles with the generous contributions of… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Teams Up with Valero Wilmington Refinery and Local Organizations to Close the Digital Divide for Wilmington Students Through Learning Pods