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United Way—America’s Favorite Charity
Each year, The Chronicle of Philanthropy releases its list of America’s Favorite Charities, ranking the top U.S. nonprofits based on the amount they raise through gifts of cash and stock. This year, United Way earned the #1 spot, recognized at the top among 100 nonprofits that earn the most support from individual Americans, private foundations, and corporate… continue reading United Way—America’s Favorite Charity
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Three Ways the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Hurt Families
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
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Altadena Nonprofits Forge a Collective Path After the Eaton Fires
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
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Connecting the Dots: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Los Angeles Homeless Sector Townhall -Part 2
On July 18, United Way of Greater Los Angeles was proud to host a virtual town hall focused on connecting global funding shifts to local impact on homelessness, featuring discussions on the establishment of a new county department for homeless services and housing. Panelists explored the transformation of funding, challenges faced by the community, and… continue reading Connecting the Dots: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Los Angeles Homeless Sector Townhall -Part 2
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Building their Future While Rebuilding Their Community
When thousands of families lost their homes in the devastating Eaton wildfire in January, the scale of loss was unimaginable. The path to recovery and rebuilding seemed uncertain. Six months later, a powerful vision has emerged thanks to the inaugural Pasadena City College Summer Construction Career Program as high school students from the community are… continue reading Building their Future While Rebuilding Their Community
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Thousands Unite at Rose Bowl for WalkUnitedLA 2025
Thousands of people from across Los Angeles came together at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Sunday, July 20 to support wildfire recovery and uplift communities in need at WalkUnitedLA 2025. Hosted by United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Rams, this annual run/walk served as a powerful outlet for solidarity, resiliency and hope.
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United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces the Beginning of Community-Driven Rebuilding with Phase 2 of Wildfire Response Fund
In a strong commitment to support the recovery of the communities most impacted by this year’s wildfires, United Way of Greater Los Angeles proudly announces today the second phase of distribution to support community-driven recovery and rebuilding efforts. The Fund also received a generous contribution from United Way Worldwide to help organize resources and ensure the communities affected by the Eaton wildfire have the support they need to recover from the devastation.
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Key Takeaways from the Homeless Sector Virtual Town Hall
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
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Collective Impact in North Long Beach is Underway
What a wonderful opportunity to witness the beginning of North Long Beach’s community pathway to prosperity. It started with community members coming together, and sharing ideas and aspirations at the North Long Beach Community Dialogue hosted by United Way of Greater Los Angeles on March 15 in Long Beach. Nearly 50 community leaders and residents… continue reading Collective Impact in North Long Beach is Underway
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College Success: 5 Things You Need to Know About Dual Enrollment
United Way of Greater Los Angeles has proudly released the Dual Enrollment Toolkit for California high school students and their families to discover why dual enrollment is an educational opportunity that opens doors to all students to have an early start in college. The toolkit —also available in Spanish— is the result of a collaborative… continue reading College Success: 5 Things You Need to Know About Dual Enrollment
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