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Volunteers are Making an Impact this Summer
What a great time we had joining some of our corporate partners at several volunteering events last month. Altogether, nearly 200 of their employees donated their time and enthusiasm to assemble hygiene kits and sort and box non-perishable food to be distributed to people and families facing food and housing insecurity across Los Angeles. Supporting… continue reading Volunteers are Making an Impact this Summer
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Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County
The release of the Official 2023-2025 State of Black Los Angeles County Report exposes the inequities originated by institutional racism in Los Angeles County that continue to hinder economic mobility and prosperity for many Black Angelenos. This installment of the report emphasizes County services aimed at addressing the disparities Black communities face in economic development,… continue reading Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County
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How to Advocate for Yourself at School
To be more equitable we must first realize that we have the right to individualize our needs. We’ve realized that equity isn’t always the default solution to our problems. As such, we must learn to advocate for ourselves when it comes to fulfilling our needs or seeking fairness. Self-advocacy is asking for what you want… continue reading How to Advocate for Yourself at School
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LA Board of Supervisors votes to put half-cent sales tax on November ballot
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, June 25, to place on the November ballot an initiative that would repeal the county’s quarter-cent sales tax for homelessness-prevention measures and replace it with an indefinite half-cent sales tax to be used for the same purpose.
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Los Angeles Is Borrowing $150 Million to House Thousands of Its Homeless
Los Angeles plans to issue $150 million of municipal debt next week to raise money for housing construction as it moves to ease a mounting homelessness crisis in the second-most populous US city.
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Finding Success in College and Life — How the Mentorship Program Supports Students
The Mentorship Program is part of the UWGLA Community Colleges Success Initiative, which has a goal of doubling the community college graduation rate for BIPOC students in the L.A. region. The initiative includes mentorship, academic support, financial assistance, and policy strategies. The initiative aims to connect students to essential resources such as housing and food assistance through the Student Success Fund program and the annual Community College Resource Fair, to ensure students can successfully transfer to a 4-year college or complete a technical degree.
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Housing Inequality Within the LGBTQ+ Community
It’s June, so it’s time to celebrate our sisters and brothers in the LGBTQ+ community. Although this is a month of celebration, we must remember that Pride started as a protest against inequality in 1970. Fifty-four years later we still need to talk about the inequity that the LGBTQ+ community still faces today. Being aware of the… continue reading Housing Inequality Within the LGBTQ+ Community
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WalkUnitedLA 2024: Breaking Cycles of Poverty, Building Communities of Prosperity
WalkUnitedLA 2024 was undoubtedly a memorable event for the 7,500 people who gathered at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, May 11 to walk or run for a great cause. Every year, for nearly two decades, our flagship fundraising event has become a powerful testament to what Angelenos of all ages and backgrounds can accomplish when coming… continue reading WalkUnitedLA 2024: Breaking Cycles of Poverty, Building Communities of Prosperity
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Health Net: Championing Health and Prosperity in L.A.
At the heart of Health Net’s mission is the unwavering belief that every person, regardless of age, income, employment status, or health condition, is entitled to a comprehensive health safety net. This principle aligns with our own goals, making our longstanding partnership with Health Net a cornerstone in our mission to disrupt cycles of poverty… continue reading Health Net: Championing Health and Prosperity in L.A.
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United Way of Greater Los Angeles and Los Angeles Rams Raise Over $1M to Fight Poverty with WalkUnitedLA
United Way and the Los Angeles Rams hosted 7,500 WalkUnitedLA participants, who stepped up to fight poverty and honor moms with a special Mother’s Day Celebration INGLEWOOD, CA (May 13, 2024) — United Way of Greater Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Rams, local community and philanthropic organizations, and 7,500 participants raised nearly $1.2M during WalkUnitedLA… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles and Los Angeles Rams Raise Over $1M to Fight Poverty with WalkUnitedLA
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