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• 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 the unhoused in Los Angeles helping build and scale solutions to homelessness for the most vulnerable Angelenos.  Peter’s leadership and the Hilton Foundation’s investment in… continue reading The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Peter Laugharn’s leadership brings innovative solutions for unhoused Angelenos

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• 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 our most vulnerable neighbors in the Pico-Union community during Thanksgiving week. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, we distributed turkeys and produce for Thanksgiving… continue reading Faithsgiving Brings Food, and Love to the Pico-Union Community

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• 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 for choosing ours. Your support is two-fold. Your gift helps vulnerable Angelenos during times of immediate crisis while also powering community-owned approaches to create lasting,… continue reading GivingTuesday, a Uniting Force for Good

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• 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. 

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• 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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• CARECEN commitment to immigrants’ prosperity remains strong for over 40 years

  When people migrate to another country, leaving behind everything they know in search of a better life, finding a place that can give them a welcoming hand and connect them with essential resources means everything. That’s what CARECEN has offered to the Pico-Union community for the past 40 years.  The Central American Resource Center, better… continue reading CARECEN commitment to immigrants’ prosperity remains strong for over 40 years

  

• Growing Produce and Food Justice in South L.A.

  Only a few places in the world have weather like Southern California. It is an ideal place to grow vegetables and fruits all year long. However, not all residents have the space to grow their own produce. Sadly, many residents in L.A. County face food insecurity, and others don’t have access to healthy food. According… continue reading Growing Produce and Food Justice in South L.A.

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• UWGLA’s Affordable Housing Initiative Announces the Closing of Fund II Aimed to Transform the Affordable Housing Landscape in Los Angeles

  The Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI), launched by United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) in 2021, has proven to be one of the most innovative solutions to L.A.’s leading driver of homelessness: the lack of affordable housing.  To date UWGLA has secured and raised over $170 million in collaboration with Apple, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,… continue reading UWGLA’s Affordable Housing Initiative Announces the Closing of Fund II Aimed to Transform the Affordable Housing Landscape in Los Angeles

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• The 2023 State of Black L.A. Makes the Case for More Resource-Rich Communities

  In September, the Los Angeles Urban League hosted a panel series on L.A. County Anti-racism Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative’s recently released State of Black LA Report to advance L.A.’s Black community. Business, philanthropic, social, and other civic leaders congregated to focus on a solution-oriented future.  But before we dive into the report’s findings and… continue reading The 2023 State of Black L.A. Makes the Case for More Resource-Rich Communities

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