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

What an uplifting and inspiring Saturday morning we experienced last week!  Very few things are more motivating than people gathering in one room to share their dreams and aspirations for their future. That’s what some Los Angeles community college students did during the first session of our Community College Mentorship Program, launched by United Way… continue reading UWGLA’s Community College Mentorship Program: Achieving Dreams Together

We’ve spent January – National Poverty Awareness Month – reflecting on the complexities of poverty. Breaking the cycle of poverty cannot be done by “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps”. One needs boots and bootstraps before such a thing can even be attempted. Poverty is often generational, communal, and cyclical. Folks in underserved, disadvantaged, and… continue reading Breaking Cycles of Poverty 

Over 100 years ago, United Way L.A. started as a community chest, working in 37 neighborhoods across Los Angeles to support neighbors. In 2024, we are returning to our roots with a renewed neighborhood approach that begins in the Pico-Union community. Last month, nearly 60 community partners and residents from Pico-Union joined us in a… continue reading Our Neighborhood Approach to Shared Prosperity Begins in Pico-Union

With the first few weeks of a brand-new year underway, it’s easy to overlook the world around us. We often focus on personal and professional goals while taking inventory of our own lives.   But now’s the moment to pause and think about the world around you.  Now’s the time to think about the tens of… continue reading The 2024 Homeless Count: What It Is and Why We Need You