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 County.   Across the 2023-2024 UWGLA fiscal year, we were proud to deploy over $15M into the community across 200 contracted commitments to… continue reading Investing in Los Angeles: UWGLA’s 2023-2024 Strategic Investments

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 afford, support with essential resources, and exposure to the professional world, so he chose a community college.  Max enrolled in Los… continue reading Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice  

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 hygiene kits and sort and box non-perishable food to be distributed to people and families facing food and housing insecurity across Los Angeles.   Supporting… continue reading Volunteers are Making an Impact this Summer 

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 mobility and prosperity for many Black Angelenos. This installment of the report emphasizes County services aimed at addressing the disparities Black communities face in economic development,… continue reading Addressing the Inequities of the Black Community in Los Angeles County 

The Mentorship Program is part of the UWGLA Community Colleges Success Initiative, which has a goal of doubling the community college graduation rate for BIPOC students in the L.A. region. The initiative includes mentorship, academic support, financial assistance, and policy strategies.   The initiative aims to connect students to essential resources such as housing and food assistance through the Student Success Fund program and the annual Community College Resource Fair, to ensure students can successfully transfer to a 4-year college or complete a technical degree.

WalkUnitedLA 2024 was undoubtedly a memorable event for the 7,500 people who gathered at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, May 11 to walk or run for a great cause. Every year, for nearly two decades, our flagship fundraising event has become a powerful testament to what Angelenos of all ages and backgrounds can accomplish when coming… continue reading WalkUnitedLA 2024: Breaking Cycles of Poverty, Building Communities of Prosperity 

Ensuring all Angelenos have equal opportunities for prosperity and economic mobility is at the core of our mission at United Way of Greater L.A. This ambitious undertaking is made possible through the generous support of our partners, such as The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation. For over 50 years, The Broad Foundation has invested in… continue reading The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation: Investing in the Future of Los Angeles

We are proud to highlight our long-standing partnership with the Annenberg Foundation, a key sponsor of our annual flagship event WalkUnitedLA. Over the years, their generous sponsorship has enabled us to bring our community together in support of our mission.  The Annenberg Foundation’s commitment to addressing the critical needs of our time affordable housing, food… continue reading The Annenberg Foundation: Forging a Partnership of Hope

Last month, during session two of our Community College Mentorship Program, the mentees and their mentors learned about the value of the cultural capital most of us possess. They were made aware of how it contributes towards building community wealth when used as an asset in the workplace.

February is a special month dedicated to honoring the history of resilience and admirable achievements of Black Americans during Black History Month.  There are many ways to celebrate it. Many people do it by watching movies centered on the triumphs of prominent Blacks throughout history, while others prefer to celebrate by advocating for their continuous fight… continue reading UWGLA Celebrates Black History Month: Building Black Angelenos’ Opportunities for Prosperity