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United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Partnership with Homebridge to Launch a New Era of In-Home Care to Keep Older Adults Housed
This first-of-its-kind partnership in L.A. aims to bring technical caregiver training and supportive in-home services for older adults living in permanent supportive housing to prevent reentry to homelessness Los Angeles, CA (November 12, 2025) — In a bold and transformative move for senior care, United Way of Greater Los Angeles and San Francisco-based nonprofit Homebridge… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Partnership with Homebridge to Launch a New Era of In-Home Care to Keep Older Adults Housed
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La Ramona Family Housing: Bringing Hope Through the Power of Partnership
October 30 was an uplifting day for the community of South Los Angeles. After some time in the making, La Ramona Family Housing officially became St. Joseph Center’s first fully owned and operated housing community. An important milestone in St. Joseph’s shared commitment to ending family homelessness in Los Angeles. La Ramona represents a significant transformation—turning a once-nuisance… continue reading La Ramona Family Housing: Bringing Hope Through the Power of Partnership
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Millions May Face Hunger as Shutdown and New Law Threaten Food Aid
A crisis is looming for more than 5.5 million low-income Californians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known locally as CalFresh. Governor Gavin Newsom issued a warning this week that benefits could be delayed or interrupted if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end by October 30. Due to the ongoing federal shutdown,… continue reading Millions May Face Hunger as Shutdown and New Law Threaten Food Aid
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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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