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• Three Years After COVID Lockdown, United Way of Greater Los Angeles Shows How the Next Crisis can Hurt Less

  United Way of Greater Los Angeles is excited to share a Community Conversations Report, which reflects the urgent needs of our communities that have not recovered from the pandemic and need increased and significant support to prepare for the next destabilizing event, like a massive earthquake similar to the recent one in Turkey and Syria. 

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• Need Relief for Skyrocketing Gas Bills? United Way of Greater Los Angeles, SoCalGas, Community-Based Organizations Can Help

  Los Angeles, CA (February 7, 2023) — The rising costs of natural gas has increased bills for consumers across the country, and United Way of Greater Los Angeles is partnering with So Cal Gas to help families struggling to pay these historically high gas bills. In partnership with Southern California Gas Company, United Way of Greater L.A. is assisting Southern California residents with up to $100 to pay their gas bill for those who qualify based on their income. The funding comes from this year’s $1 million Gas Assistance Fund.

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• United Way of Greater Los Angeles Launches $62 Million Affordable Housing Initiative

  UWGLA in partnership with Genesis LA and a unique racial equity bond designed by U.S. Bank funds development of lower-cost, by-right affordable housing through streamlined development, innovative design, and cost-effective… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Launches $62 Million Affordable Housing Initiative

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• UWGLA Distributes Historic $30M in EFSP Funds

  United Way of Greater Los Angeles proudly announces the distribution of over $30 million through the Los Angeles Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) program to 190 organizations, serving hundreds… continue reading UWGLA Distributes Historic $30M in EFSP Funds

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• United Way’s Older Adult Homeless Plan Would House Thousands Age 55+ and Prevent Unnecessary Deaths

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – TUESDAY MARCH 1, 2022 “THIS DOESN’T HAVE TO HAPPEN”: UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES UNVEILS STRATEGY TO END OLDER ADULT HOMELESSNESS AND SAVE THOUSANDS OF… continue reading United Way’s Older Adult Homeless Plan Would House Thousands Age 55+ and Prevent Unnecessary Deaths

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• WalkUnitedLA 2021

  UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES RAISES CLOSE TO $800,000 TO FIGHT POVERTY DURING INAUGURAL WALKUNITEDLA, A FAMILY 5K AT SOFI STADIUM Hosted at the new home of the Los Angeles… continue reading WalkUnitedLA 2021

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• UNITED WAY AND THE LOS ANGELES RAMS’ “HOMEWALK AT HOME” RAISES A TOTAL OF $550K AND COUNTING TO POWER THE MOVEMENT TO END HOMELESSNESS

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, November 14, 2020 CONTACT:United Way: Jen Wheeler, Ocean & Mountain • (310) 344-1551 • jen@oceanmo.comLos Angeles Rams: Chase Isaacs • cisaacs@rams.nfl.com With “HomeWalk at Home” United Way of Greater… continue reading UNITED WAY AND THE LOS ANGELES RAMS’ “HOMEWALK AT HOME” RAISES A TOTAL OF $550K AND COUNTING TO POWER THE MOVEMENT TO END HOMELESSNESS

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• Statement from Elise Buik on the passage of Measure J

  Generations of struggle require generations of investment. The passage of Measure J is an inspiring start. Measure J, which changes the county’s charter to dedicate 10% of the county’s budget… continue reading Statement from Elise Buik on the passage of Measure J

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• United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces TransformED Grants for an Equitable Education System

  Latest round of grants moves from urgently needed relief to envisioning an equitable recovery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 13, 2020 CONTACT: Jen Wheeler, Ocean & Mountain •  jen@oceanmo.com PHONE AND VIDEO INTERVIEWS available… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces TransformED Grants for an Equitable Education System

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• UNITED WAY PANDEMIC RELIEF FUND TEAMS WITH BET TO SUPPORT L.A. COUNTY’S BLACK COMMUNITIES

  GRANTS MADE BY UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES SUPPORT WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD AND HEALTH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 18, 2020 CONTACT: Jen Wheeler, Ocean & Mountain • (310)… continue reading UNITED WAY PANDEMIC RELIEF FUND TEAMS WITH BET TO SUPPORT L.A. COUNTY’S BLACK COMMUNITIES

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