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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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“Sí se Puede!”— Honoring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta’s powerful legacy of organizing
As we continue evolving our mission to end racial and economic disparities in Los Angeles, we recognize those systems that perpetuate inequalities need to be changed first. And we know that’s... continue reading “Sí se Puede!”— Honoring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta’s powerful legacy of organizing
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Three Years After COVID Lockdown, United Way of Greater Los Angeles Shows How the Next Crisis can Hurt Less
For immediate release: March 16, 2023
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What we learned from the pandemic, and how it shaped our vision for L.A.
Three years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic emergency declaration pushed us into a lockdown that changed our lives. It was just the beginning of a disproportionate impact on communities of color and our... continue reading What we learned from the pandemic, and how it shaped our vision for L.A.
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UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: It’s Bigger Than Us— Providing targeted solutions for community’s wellness
With the vision that wellness is a human right every person should have access to, It’s Bigger Than Us (IBTU) is bringing healthcare equity with a holistic approach to South Los Angeles.
Accelerating Permanent Supportive Housing for Quality Construction, Faster and Cheaper
In spring 2019, United Way of Greater Los Angeles awarded $5 million in grants to a range of bold projects through the Accelerating Permanent Supportive Housing competition (APSH).
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UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: Promesa Boyle Heights– ‘Fostering collective advocacy ’
In serving the community of Boyle Heights, Azucena Hernandez, director of community transformation for Promesa Boyle Heights, has it very clear. The mission is to ensure the community’s wellness and... continue reading UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: Promesa Boyle Heights– ‘Fostering collective advocacy ’
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Celebrating Black History Month
For over 100 years, United Way of Greater Los Angeles has worked hard to address racial disparities in our communities. As we began our next chapter into the next century, we are committed to changing... continue reading Celebrating Black History Month
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UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: Hollywood Food Coalition— Connecting people through food
No one likes wasting food, especially when we know many people suffer from food insecurity in our communities. Luckily, community organizations like Hollywood Food Coalition (HFC) work around the... continue reading UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: Hollywood Food Coalition— Connecting people through food
