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Empowering Women is in Our DNA
It’s not surprising that women in Los Angeles, and across the state, are not only spearheading our economy but also leading communities in the pathway to prosperity across the region. … continue reading Empowering Women is in Our DNA -
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 -
WalkUnitedLA 2024 Returns to SoFi Stadium to Defeat Homelessness in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA (February 26, 2024) — At a time when Los Angeles residents continue to rank homelessness as the number one issue to tackle, United Way of Greater Los… continue reading WalkUnitedLA 2024 Returns to SoFi Stadium to Defeat Homelessness in L.A. -
UWGLA Celebrates Black History Month: Building Black Angelenos’ Opportunities for Prosperity
February is a special month dedicated to honoring the history of resilience and admirable achievements of Black Americans during Black History Month. There are many ways to celebrate it. Many people… continue reading UWGLA Celebrates Black History Month: Building Black Angelenos’ Opportunities for Prosperity -
UWGLA’s Community College Mentorship Program: Achieving Dreams Together
What an uplifting and inspiring Saturday morning we experienced last week! Very few things are more motivating than people gathering in one room to share their dreams and aspirations for… continue reading UWGLA’s Community College Mentorship Program: Achieving Dreams Together -
Can homelessness in L.A. ever be ‘rare, brief and nonrecurring’?
Earlier this fall, the chief executives of several local foundations gathered at the Southern California Grantmakers offices to discuss expanding their efforts to combat L.A.’s growing homelessness crisis. -
Breaking Cycles of Poverty
We’ve spent January – National Poverty Awareness Month – reflecting on the complexities of poverty. Breaking the cycle of poverty cannot be done by “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps”.… continue reading Breaking Cycles of Poverty -
Our Neighborhood Approach to Shared Prosperity Begins in Pico-Union
ver 100 years ago, United Way L.A. started as a community chest, working in 37 neighborhoods across Los Angeles to support neighbors. In 2024, we are returning to our roots… continue reading Our Neighborhood Approach to Shared Prosperity Begins in Pico-Union -
The 2024 Homeless Count: What It Is and Why We Need You
With the first few weeks of a brand-new year underway, it’s easy to overlook the world around us. We often focus on personal and professional goals while taking inventory of our… continue reading The 2024 Homeless Count: What It Is and Why We Need You -
Thank you for your generosity in 2023!
Last year was full of accomplishments and amazing milestones for our organization; thanks to all of you! The generosity of our donors helped us deliver on our mission to support… continue reading Thank you for your generosity in 2023!
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