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To be more equitable we must first realize that we have the right to individualize our needs. We’ve realized that equity isn’t always the default solution to our problems. As such, we must learn to advocate for ourselves when it comes to fulfilling our needs or seeking fairness.  Self-advocacy is asking for what you want… continue reading How to Advocate for Yourself at School

It’s June, so it’s time to celebrate our sisters and brothers in the LGBTQ+ community. Although this is a month of celebration, we must remember that Pride started as a protest against inequality in 1970. Fifty-four years later we still need to talk about the inequity that the LGBTQ+ community still faces today. Being aware of the… continue reading Housing Inequality Within the LGBTQ+ Community 

The capital stack includes $35 million from United Way for the South Park ‘micro-housing’ development

Nearly two weeks after the devastating fires on Maui, the search continues for more than 800 missing people while thousands of others are struggling to put their lives back together. More than 115 people were killed and officials expect that number to rise as they work to locate and identify remains in the wake of… continue reading Maui Needs Your Help

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – TUESDAY MARCH 1, 2022 “THIS DOESN’T HAVE TO HAPPEN”: UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES UNVEILS STRATEGY TO END OLDER ADULT HOMELESSNESS AND SAVE THOUSANDS OF LIVES Aligning new and existing resources and committing to available programs can permanently end homelessness for age 55+ adults in LA County — nearly one quarter of… continue reading United Way’s Older Adult Homeless Plan Would House Thousands Age 55+ and Prevent Unnecessary Deaths

Strong partnership and open communication between schools, teachers and families are key to student success. Unfortunately, the pandemic increased the difficulty of maintaining connections with underserved students. As classrooms moved online during the pandemic, a reliable internet connection and availability of a laptop or other device became as essential to public education as schoolhouses and… continue reading School2Home Helps Provide a Pathway to Equity

Several months ago, 80 year-old “Amy” lost her sister, with whom she lived and shared expenses. In addition to the emotional toll, she was struggling to pay her bills and afford basic necessities on a fixed income of $812 a month from Social Security. Then, in February of 2021, Amy reached out to Chinatown Service… continue reading Utilities Assistance Programs Ease Financial Burdens Throughout Southern California

Our housing partner Homeless Health Care Los Angeles (HHCLA) helps our neighbors experiencing homelessness with their mental health needs every day. “The experience of losing your home itself is emotionally distressing,” said JoAnn Hemstreet, LCSW, Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Programs at HHCLA. “While some people experiencing homelessness are struggling with more severe mental health… continue reading Homeless Health Care Bridges the Gap in Mental Healthcare for People Experiencing Homelessness

Getting help with taxes shouldn’t be a struggle, so for more than a decade United Way of Greater Los Angeles has been raising awareness around Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Through the Free Tax Prep LA program United Way of Greater Los Angeles and its partners work to educate low-income Angelenos about the broad range… continue reading Los Angeles City College Students Help Community Organizations with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Tax codes are hard to understand. That’s why the United Way of Greater Los Angeles has long worked to raise awareness around Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a vital way to help low-income, working families in Los Angeles file their taxes and obtain tax credits to which they are entitled. And that’s why UWGLA and… continue reading Free Tax Preparation Services for Angelenos