October 30 was an uplifting day for the community of South Los Angeles. After some time in the making, La Ramona Family Housing officially became St. Joseph Center’s first fully owned and operated housing community. An important milestone in St. Joseph’s shared commitment to ending family homelessness in Los Angeles.  La Ramona represents a significant transformation—turning a once-nuisance… continue reading La Ramona Family Housing: Bringing Hope Through the Power of Partnership  

A crisis is looming for more than 5.5 million low-income Californians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known locally as CalFresh. Governor Gavin Newsom issued a warning this week that benefits could be delayed or interrupted if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end by October 30. Due to the ongoing federal shutdown,… continue reading Millions May Face Hunger as Shutdown and New Law Threaten Food Aid

This very difficult year started off with the most destructive wildfires in the region’s history, followed by disturbing raids on immigrant communities that have sown fear in families and neighborhoods. Now, our communities must also deal with the looming impacts of H.R. 1, commonly known as the “Big Beautiful Bill, which will gut the safety… continue reading Three Ways the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Hurt Families

On July 18, United Way of Greater Los Angeles was proud to host a virtual town hall focused on connecting global funding shifts to local impact on homelessness, featuring discussions on the establishment of a new county department for homeless services and housing. Panelists explored the transformation of funding, challenges faced by the community, and… continue reading Connecting the Dots: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Los Angeles Homeless Sector Townhall -Part 2

When thousands of families lost their homes in the devastating Eaton wildfire in January, the scale of loss was unimaginable. The path to recovery and rebuilding seemed uncertain. Six months later, a powerful vision has emerged thanks to the inaugural Pasadena City College Summer Construction Career Program as high school students from the community are… continue reading Building their Future While Rebuilding Their Community 

Over 600 Angelenos gathered for a highly impactful webinar created to help reshape the future of Los Angeles’s homelessness response by asking the hard questions. In collaboration with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the Executive Committee for Regional Homeless Alignment (ECRHA), and the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA), United Way… continue reading Key Takeaways from the Homeless Sector Virtual Town Hall

What a wonderful opportunity to witness the beginning of North Long Beach’s community pathway to prosperity. It started with community members coming together, and sharing ideas and aspirations at the North Long Beach Community Dialogue hosted by United Way of Greater Los Angeles on March 15 in Long Beach.  Nearly 50 community leaders and residents… continue reading Collective Impact in North Long Beach is Underway 

On January 25, United Way of Greater Los Angeles launched the second year of the Mentorship Program 2025 with an enthusiastic group of mentors and mentees ready to embark on a five-month journey of mutual learning and growth.  During the first session of the program, students from Los Angeles Community College, Los Angeles Trade Technical… continue reading 2025 Mentorship Program: A Journey of Growth and Success 

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 4, 2025) – United Way of Greater Los Angeles today announced the appointment of Derric J. Johnson as the vice president of impact and equity. Johnson assumes his new role today and will oversee the organization’s community impact initiatives, driving scalable solutions for financial security and community resiliency across Los Angeles… continue reading Derric J. Johnson Appointed Vice President of Impact and Equity for United Way of Greater Los Angeles

The study's findings serve as a call to action for local governments, policymakers, and community organizations to collaborate and invest in housing solutions that benefit every community. LACAHSA offers a comprehensive approach to prevent and tackle the housing crisis, not as a city-by-city problem but with a regional approach. With increased public-funded housing, we can create a future where homelessness becomes rare, brief, and non-recurring.