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New USC Study Highlights the Impact of Publicly Financed Housing on Homelessness Rates
The study's findings serve as a call to action for local governments, policymakers, and community organizations to collaborate and invest in housing solutions that benefit every community. LACAHSA offers a comprehensive approach to prevent and tackle the housing crisis, not as a city-by-city problem but with a regional approach. With increased public-funded housing, we can create a future where homelessness becomes rare, brief, and non-recurring.
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LA Más launches NELA night market with a boost from our Prosperity Fund
LA Más is one of the three community organizations along with Destination Crenshaw and Food Access LA that were selected to receive the first round of grants of up to $150,000 each, from the United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ Prosperity Fund to boost our Community Prosperity initiative across LA’s neighborhoods.
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New USC study shows metro areas with higher levels of publicly financed housing have lower rates of homelessness
Compared to more than 150 major metro areas studied nationwide, LA County has a low level of public investment in housing and a high rate of unsheltered homelessness. The recently passed Measure A and newly created LACAHSA aim to change that.LONG BEACH, CA—Today the leaders of LA County’s new affordable housing agency stood with the… continue reading New USC study shows metro areas with higher levels of publicly financed housing have lower rates of homelessness
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A Win-Win: Your Gift Has Tax Benefits
Here’s how your one-time or monthly donation can positively impact your 2024 tax return. It’s not too late!
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UWGLA Prosperity Fund: How Food Access LA is bringing community wellness through farmers’ markets
Food Access LA believes farmers' markets are not just places to find fresh fruits and vegetables but hubs for community wellness. This grant will help them forge partnerships with community organizations offering various services, showing people they can find more than just food at these markets.
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United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces $1.5M Donation on Giving Tuesday
The grant supports BMO’s Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life Los Angeles, CA (December 3, 2024) — In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity, United Way of Greater Los Angeles is announcing a $1.5 million grant from BMO to support its Community Prosperity Initiative aimed to advance a more… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces $1.5M Donation on Giving Tuesday
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Things We Are Thankful For
As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, we are filled with immense gratitude for our donors’ and supporters’ incredible support and generosity. Your contributions have made a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Your donations have enabled us to expand our programs, reach more individuals in need, and create lasting change through our legislative advocacy work.… continue reading Things We Are Thankful For
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A Historic Victory for L.A.: Celebrating the Passage of Measure A
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
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Way2Success Brought Resources and Inspiration to Long Beach City College Students
The second annual Way2Success Community College Resource Fair, held in partnership with Long Beach City College (LBCC) on October 11, was a memorable event! Nearly 200 students were connected to resources to address their basic needs, received valuable guidance through academic and career workshops, and drew inspiration from uplifting stories that encouraged them to pursue… continue reading Way2Success Brought Resources and Inspiration to Long Beach City College Students
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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, 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
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