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• United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Health Care Leader Martha Santana-Chin as Chair of Board of Directors

  Santana-Chin is First Latina to Lead as Organization Drives Bold Vision to Create Pathways Out of Poverty and Close Racial Wealth Gap in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA (July 31, 2024) — The United Way of Greater Los Angeles (United Way) announced last week the appointment of Martha Santana-Chin as Chair of the Board of… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Announces Health Care Leader Martha Santana-Chin as Chair of Board of Directors

  

• United Way of Greater Los Angeles and Los Angeles Rams Raise Over $1M to Fight Poverty with WalkUnitedLA

  United Way and the Los Angeles Rams hosted 7,500 WalkUnitedLA participants, who stepped up to fight poverty and honor moms with a special Mother’s Day Celebration  INGLEWOOD, CA (May 13, 2024) — United Way of Greater Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Rams, local community and philanthropic organizations, and 7,500 participants raised nearly $1.2M during WalkUnitedLA… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles and Los Angeles Rams Raise Over $1M to Fight Poverty with WalkUnitedLA

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• WalkUnitedLA 2024 Returns to SoFi Stadium to Defeat Homelessness in L.A.

  Los Angeles, CA (February 26, 2024) — At a time when Los Angeles residents continue to rank homelessness as the number one issue to tackle, United Way of Greater Los Angeles is proudly teaming up with long-time partner, the Los Angeles Rams, to walk together with thousands of Angelenos in the pathway to defeat it,… continue reading WalkUnitedLA 2024 Returns to SoFi Stadium to Defeat Homelessness in L.A.

  

• 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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• ‘Somewhere to Exist’: Understanding the Landscape of Daytime Services for People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County

  Where Do Unhoused People Go During the Day? The 2023 annual Homeless Count released by the L.A. Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in June, showed us that there are at least 75,000 people of all ages experiencing homelessness across our region, who are in need not only of a place to sleep at night but also… continue reading ‘Somewhere to Exist’: Understanding the Landscape of Daytime Services for People Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County

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• LACAHSA is launched with the mission of helping more people stay in their homes

  LOS ANGELES, CA —The newly formed LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) kicks off its first board meeting with elected officials representing all 88 cities of the County and citizen experts. The agency is primed to fundamentally change how LA approaches housing as a region by preserving, protecting and producing affordable housing. LACAHSA Board… continue reading LACAHSA is launched with the mission of helping more people stay in their homes

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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 construction PHOTOS AND VIDEO AVAILABLE  LOS ANGELES, CA — United Way of Greater Los Angeles announced its Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI) with funding of $62… 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 of thousands of people in need of food and shelter across the region. Since its inception in 1983, the program has helped distribute over $200… continue reading UWGLA Distributes Historic $30M in EFSP Funds

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