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  • How to Apply for Financial Aid

    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,… continue reading How to Apply for Financial Aid
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  • How to Set Goals for Community College Success

    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… continue reading How to Set Goals for Community College Success
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  • United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Health Care Leader Martha Santana-Chin as Chair of Board of Directors

    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,… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Health Care Leader Martha Santana-Chin as Chair of Board of Directors
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  • Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County 

    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… continue reading Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County 
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  • How to Advocate for Yourself at School

    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… continue reading How to Advocate for Yourself at School
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  • Housing Inequality Within the LGBTQ+ Community 

    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… continue reading Housing Inequality Within the LGBTQ+ Community 
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  • Housing Diversity Corp. Secures $67M for L.A. Affordable Housing Project

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

    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.… continue reading Maui Needs Your Help
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  • United Way’s Older Adult Homeless Plan Would House Thousands Age 55+ and Prevent Unnecessary Deaths

    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… continue reading United Way’s Older Adult Homeless Plan Would House Thousands Age 55+ and Prevent Unnecessary Deaths
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  • School2Home Helps Provide a Pathway to Equity

    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… continue reading School2Home Helps Provide a Pathway to Equity
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