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Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
Proposition 18 is a constitutional amendment that would allow 17 year olds who will be 18 at the time of the general election (and otherwise eligible to vote) to vote… continue reading Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18 -
People Involved in the Justice System Regain Voting Rights with Proposition 17
California is one of three states that require people convicted of felonies to complete their prison and parole sentences before regaining the right to vote. If passed, Proposition 17 would… continue reading People Involved in the Justice System Regain Voting Rights with Proposition 17 -
Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18
Proposition 18 is a constitutional amendment that would allow 17 year olds who will be 18 at the time of the general election (and otherwise eligible to vote) to vote… continue reading Taking on Adult Civic Responsibility: Prop 18 -
supporting eviction defense and preventing homelessness
The primary driver of homelessness in Los Angeles County is the lack of affordable housing. Many families were struggling before COVID-19 and this has been compounded by job losses and… continue reading supporting eviction defense and preventing homelessness -
TransformED Re-imagines the Education System
School closures and distance learning continue to have a drastic impact on students, primarily students of color in low-income neighborhoods, reflective of the growing educational inequities that have accelerated since… continue reading TransformED Re-imagines the Education System -
Boyle Heights & Beyond: Providing Aid to Our Vulnerable Neighbors
United Way of Greater Los Angeles continues to identify more organizations with critical needs to support during the pandemic. In late May, we announced a series of grants supporting organizations providing direct… continue reading Boyle Heights & Beyond: Providing Aid to Our Vulnerable Neighbors -
COVID-19 Response with BET, Helping our Black Neighbors and Communities
The pain and experiences of our Black friends, neighbors and families are at the forefront of our society. United Way of Greater Los Angeles has deeply reflected on structural racism… continue reading COVID-19 Response with BET, Helping our Black Neighbors and Communities -
Join Us in Re-Imagining LA County
United Way of Greater L.A. is proud to be a part of the Re-imagine L.A. County coalition. Over the past week we have joined forces with dedicated community advocates to push for… continue reading Join Us in Re-Imagining LA County -
Free Tax Prep LA, an underutilized lifeline for families
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a free, safe way for low income families to access funds they’ve already worked for, including through the California state version of the Earned… continue reading Free Tax Prep LA, an underutilized lifeline for families -
Young Civic Leaders Program and Communities in Schools LA step up as students face the challenges of COVID-19
In March of this year, school closures turned students’ lives upside down from one week to another. United Way of Greater Los Angeles and our Pandemic Relief Fund grantee Communities… continue reading Young Civic Leaders Program and Communities in Schools LA step up as students face the challenges of COVID-19
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