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• LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote

  On October 13th, 2020, United Way of Greater LA hosted a LAUSD Board District 7 Virtual Candidates Forum in partnership with SBCC, League of Women Voters, and the United Way’s… continue reading LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote

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• Strength-Based Community Change is a Lifeline Empowering Families and Helping them Navigate Distance Learning

  This summer, United Way announced our TransformED Program to transform our education system in an equitable way, moving it away from ineffective models that deepen racial and economic inequities. TransformED invests in… continue reading Strength-Based Community Change is a Lifeline Empowering Families and Helping them Navigate Distance Learning

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• A ballot measure that could be a model for the nation

  Many of you have reached out to me to ask how you can be part of the change that creates more equity in our communities.   As we approach the coming… continue reading A ballot measure that could be a model for the nation

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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

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• 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

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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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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