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• Thank You to Our Community for Supporting the Pandemic Relief Fund

  When we initiated the Pandemic Relief Fund on Friday, March 13, we knew we had to do something big to further our reach to help more people during this difficult… continue reading Thank You to Our Community for Supporting the Pandemic Relief Fund

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• Elise Buik’s Reflections on the Pandemic Fund

  As we forge ahead to help those in critical need during COVID-19, I am so grateful to the many partners and donors who have stepped up to support United Way’s… continue reading Elise Buik’s Reflections on the Pandemic Fund

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• Read Across America

  United Way of Greater Los Angeles in partnership with Valero celebrated Dr. Seuss day on March 2 by pulling together business partners and volunteers to engage and read to young elementary school… continue reading Read Across America

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• United Way of Greater Los Angeles Remembers Kobe Bryant

  Reflections from Elise Buik Yesterday the world was hit with the devastating news of the sudden deaths of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, along with her basketball teammates… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Remembers Kobe Bryant

  

• Meet Nancy, Recipient of Successful Economic Mobility Partnerships

  For the last 6 months, Nancy had been coached on tracking her spending and creating a budget through the help of a financial coach from the Building Skills Partnership (BSP),… continue reading Meet Nancy, Recipient of Successful Economic Mobility Partnerships

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• 88th and Vermont Grand Opening

  Yesterday was a promising start to the new year as we saw the grand opening of 88th and Vermont, a 62-unit project of supportive and affordable housing, with a youth and family… continue reading 88th and Vermont Grand Opening

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• LA Rams Offensive Tackle Andrew Whitworth Gives Back This Holiday Season

  Too often, the holiday season can be a financial burden for our most vulnerable neighbors. Knowing that LA Rams Starting Offensive Tackle Andrew Whitworth made all the difference by surprising… continue reading LA Rams Offensive Tackle Andrew Whitworth Gives Back This Holiday Season

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• Meet Veronica Lewis, One of the Many Inspiring Women Who Power Our Mission

  On this International Women’s Day, we have so many women to celebrate we can’t begin to name them all. Women who have stood tall and shared their strength with us,… continue reading Meet Veronica Lewis, One of the Many Inspiring Women Who Power Our Mission

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• California Ranks No. 1 in National Poverty Per New Figures from U.S. Census Bureau

  A KPCC article published this morning reports that the most recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau rank California at No. 1 in national poverty when living expenses are factored in. Though… continue reading California Ranks No. 1 in National Poverty Per New Figures from U.S. Census Bureau

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• The Walk Ahead: Ensuring Students are Prepared After High School Graduation (“Walkout” Part 3 of 3)

  EDITOR’S NOTE: Read Part 1 of the series at The Walkout — How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever and Part 2 at 40 Years After “The Walkout” — A Turning… continue reading The Walk Ahead: Ensuring Students are Prepared After High School Graduation (“Walkout” Part 3 of 3)

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