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2025 Mentorship Program: A Journey of Growth and Success
On January 25, United Way of Greater Los Angeles launched the second year of the Mentorship Program 2025 with an enthusiastic group of mentors and mentees ready to embark on a five-month journey of mutual learning and growth. During the first session of the program, students from Los Angeles Community College, Los Angeles Trade Technical… continue reading 2025 Mentorship Program: A Journey of Growth and Success
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United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces First Wildfire Response Fund Distribution
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 28, 2025) – As Los Angeles embarks on a massive long-term recovery effort from the devastating wildfires, United Way of Greater Los Angeles today announced the first phase of funding distribution. A total of $1 million from the Wildfire Response Fund has been awarded to 25 organizations to support community response… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces First Wildfire Response Fund Distribution
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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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