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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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The Emergency Food and Shelter Program Distributes $5.6M in Crisis Relief
In its latest funding phase this year, the local EFSP approved $5.6M to support 168 local organizations helping thousands of our most vulnerable neighbors.
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New Higher Ed Student Housing Resource Guide
One of the major setbacks California college students face in reaching their higher education goals is housing insecurity. The complexity of finding housing resources increases the risk for students to become homeless, particularly community college students as 65% of them experience housing insecurity at a much higher rate than students enrolled in 4-year universities.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by Uplifting Latinos to Reach Prosperity
Given the significant Latino representation in our region, we believe that ensuring a better future for Los Angeles means creating opportunities for prosperity within the Latino community.
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Investing in Los Angeles: UWGLA’s 2023-2024 Strategic Investments
United Way of Greater Los Angeles is proud to share a recap of the strategic investments made over the last year and the impact we accomplished in partnership with changemakers across Los Angeles County. Across the 2023-2024 UWGLA fiscal year, we were proud to deploy over $15M into the community across 200 contracted commitments to… continue reading Investing in Los Angeles: UWGLA’s 2023-2024 Strategic Investments
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When Financial Hardship Hits, this Community College Student Fund Brings Stability
August is Back to School Month, and while many students wish their summer vacation would never end, for students who face food and housing insecurity, returning to school means finding stability as college campuses offer valuable assistance for them to meet their basic needs. The number of California college students experiencing food and housing insecurity is on… continue reading When Financial Hardship Hits, this Community College Student Fund Brings Stability
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How to Set Goals for Community College Success
With the variety that community college offers, it’s important to go in with a plan. What would you like to accomplish in the next two years? What are your dreams? Ensure you have an idea and an intention as to why you decided to go the community college route to create a plan to accomplish your goals. The best… continue reading How to Set Goals for Community College Success
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Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice
When pursuing a college and career path, there’s an array of higher education options to choose from, but for many students like Max Gonzalez, the choice was simple. He needed an option he could afford, support with essential resources, and exposure to the professional world, so he chose a community college. Max enrolled in Los… continue reading Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice
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