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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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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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