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This very difficult year started off with the most destructive wildfires in the region’s history, followed by disturbing raids on immigrant communities that have sown fear in families and neighborhoods. Now, our communities must also deal with the looming impacts of H.R. 1, commonly known as the “Big Beautiful Bill, which will gut the safety… continue reading Three Ways the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Hurt Families

On Monday, August 18, a group of nonprofit leaders came together to discuss how they can leverage their expertise to advance collective impact in the Eaton Fire recovery and rebuilding process. The meeting was facilitated by Kounkuey Design Initiatives (KDI), a Los Angeles-based community development and design nonprofit that partners with under-resourced communities to envision… continue reading Altadena Nonprofits Forge a Collective Path After the Eaton Fires

Over 600 Angelenos gathered for a highly impactful webinar created to help reshape the future of Los Angeles’s homelessness response by asking the hard questions. In collaboration with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the Executive Committee for Regional Homeless Alignment (ECRHA), and the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA), United Way… continue reading Key Takeaways from the Homeless Sector Virtual Town Hall

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 4, 2025) – United Way of Greater Los Angeles today announced the appointment of Derric J. Johnson as the vice president of impact and equity. Johnson assumes his new role today and will oversee the organization’s community impact initiatives, driving scalable solutions for financial security and community resiliency across Los Angeles… continue reading Derric J. Johnson Appointed Vice President of Impact and Equity for United Way of Greater Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 28, 2025) – As Los Angeles embarks on a massive long-term recovery effort from the devastating wildfires, United Way of Greater Los Angeles today announced the first phase of funding distribution. A total of $1 million from the Wildfire Response Fund has been awarded to 25 organizations to support community response… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces First Wildfire Response Fund Distribution

Today, we celebrate an extraordinary victory for L.A. County.  The passage of Measure A is a testament to the strength and dedication of coalition members, volunteers, advocates, and every one of you who championed this cause—through phone calls, door-to-door outreach, emails, texts, social media, and ultimately, your vote. Your efforts have built a movement rooted… continue reading A Historic Victory for L.A.: Celebrating the Passage of Measure A

Financial aid is any money used to pay for a student’s education. This money can come from the government, the university, or a private institution. Financial aid can include scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans. These sources of income can be used to help cover the cost of tuition and pay for books, supplies, transportation, and… continue reading How to Apply for Financial Aid

With the variety that community college offers, it’s important to go in with a  plan. What would you like to accomplish in the next two years? What are your dreams? Ensure you have an idea and an intention as to why you decided to go the community college route to create a plan to accomplish your goals. The best… continue reading How to Set Goals for Community College Success

Santana-Chin is First Latina to Lead as Organization Drives Bold Vision to Create Pathways Out of Poverty and Close Racial Wealth Gap in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA (July 31, 2024) — The United Way of Greater Los Angeles (United Way) announced last week the appointment of Martha Santana-Chin as Chair of the Board of… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Health Care Leader Martha Santana-Chin as Chair of Board of Directors

The release of the Official 2023-2025 State of Black Los Angeles County Report  exposes the inequities originated by institutional racism in Los Angeles County that continue to hinder economic mobility and prosperity for many Black Angelenos. This installment of the report emphasizes County services aimed at addressing the disparities Black communities face in economic development,… continue reading Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County