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Housing Inequality Within the LGBTQ+ Community
It’s June, so it’s time to celebrate our sisters and brothers in the LGBTQ+ community. Although this is a month of celebration, we must remember that Pride started as a protest... continue reading Housing Inequality Within the LGBTQ+ Community
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by Uplifting Latinos to Reach Prosperity
Los Angeles County is home to nearly 5 million people of Hispanic heritage, comprising almost half of the county's population. According to the latest U.S. Census data, Latinos are the largest ethnic... continue reading Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by Uplifting Latinos to Reach Prosperity
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Investing in Los Angeles: UWGLA’s 2023-2024 Strategic Investments
United Way of Greater Los Angeles is proud to share a recap of the strategic investments made over the last year and the impact we accomplished in partnership with changemakers across Los Angeles... continue reading Investing in Los Angeles: UWGLA’s 2023-2024 Strategic Investments
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When Financial Hardship Hits Students, Flex Fund Supports College Success
August is Back to School Month, and while many students wish their summer vacation would never end, for students who face food and housing insecurity, returning to school means finding stability as... continue reading When Financial Hardship Hits Students, Flex Fund Supports College Success
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How to Set Goals for Community College Success
With the variety that community college offers, it’s important to go in with a plan. What would you like to accomplish in the next two years? What are your dreams? Ensure you have an idea and... continue reading How to Set Goals for Community College Success
Apple joins United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ partnership to fund affordable housing for homeless youth
The Los Angeles metro area is currently the most crowded and unaffordable place to live in the U.S., but United Way of Greater Los Angeles and its partners are working to change that. One and a half... continue reading Apple joins United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ partnership to fund affordable housing for homeless youth
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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
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Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice
When pursuing a college and career path, there’s an array of higher education options to choose from, but for many students like Max Gonzalez, the choice was simple. He needed an option he could... continue reading Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice
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Volunteers are Making an Impact this Summer
What a great time we had joining some of our corporate partners at several volunteering events last month. Altogether, nearly 200 of their employees donated their time and enthusiasm to assemble... continue reading Volunteers are Making an Impact this Summer
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Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County
The release of the Official 2023-2025 State of Black Los Angeles County Report exposes the inequities originated by institutional racism in Los Angeles County that continue to hinder economic... continue reading Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County