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Our Neighborhood Approach to Shared Prosperity Begins in Pico-Union
Over 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! -
UWGLA’s Community Dialogue Brings Pico-Union Residents and Partners Together For A Prosperous Future
What a wonderful Saturday morning we spent collaborating with our Pico-Union partners and community members on Dec. 9 at our first Community Dialogue event! It was an extraordinary conversation, full… continue reading UWGLA’s Community Dialogue Brings Pico-Union Residents and Partners Together For A Prosperous Future -
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Peter Laugharn’s leadership brings innovative solutions for unhoused Angelenos
Peter Laugharn is the President and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, a proud supporter of United Way for the last couple of decades and a staunch advocate for… continue reading The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Peter Laugharn’s leadership brings innovative solutions for unhoused Angelenos -
Faithsgiving Brings Food, and Love to the Pico-Union Community
Giving is, without a doubt, one of the greatest gifts we can experience. Together with our community partner, The Pico Union Project (PUP), we experienced the joy of giving to… continue reading Faithsgiving Brings Food, and Love to the Pico-Union Community -
GivingTuesday, a Uniting Force for Good
Giving Tuesday is a special day dedicated to generosity and gratitude. There are so many worthwhile causes to give to on a day like #GivingTuesday, so we sincerely thank you… continue reading GivingTuesday, a Uniting Force for Good -
We are thankful for YOU!
Whether you are one of our social media followers, a volunteer, a member of our L.A. Giving Community, a workplace campaign donor, a corporate partner, a high-level or one-time donor, a community partner, a social justice advocate, a public servant ally—or just an Angeleno who supports our mission of supporting people in crisis and building shared prosperity across Los Angeles, we don’t want to miss this opportunity to express our gratitude to you as we kick off the Thanksgiving season. -
Protecting The Rights of Those Who Keep Our Cars Clean
There are over 10,000 carwash workers in Los Angeles, working at over 2,500 carwash businesses in the state. Still, according to CLEAN Carwash Worker Center, only 600 of them are registered, which means this small fraction is most likely to comply with the laws that provide fair wages and other protection to their workers. -
Community College Helped Me Find My Purpose
Having parents attending college and graduate school helped me in some ways to understand the system, and even so, I couldn't do it on my own. I needed additional guidance and tools. I can only imagine how overwhelming it can be for students who are first-generation college students to find the right resources and support.
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