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

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• UWGLA Way2Success Helps Students Find a Way to Success

  Last Saturday, over 200 eager community college students and high school seniors came together all with one goal: to find their way to college success.  They dived into learning how… continue reading UWGLA Way2Success Helps Students Find a Way to Success

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