As we continue evolving in 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 possible when we look back at the legacy of men and women like Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta.  These two Mexican American activists who worked to improve the working conditions and wages of farmworkers through organizing across the nation in the 60s continue to inspire and impact us today.

The vision of collective good has been in United Way L.A.’s DNA for 100 years, but the main lesson we learned from the pandemic was that it is possible to respond to a state of emergency to support people in crisis while embracing the urgency to build community wealth in our marginalized communities. 

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. “IBTU stands for health equity in providing solutions to the community by providing community activations, youth programming, listening sessions, volunteer opportunities, and also… continue reading UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: It’s Bigger Than Us— Providing targeted solutions for community’s wellness

Promesa Boyle Heights has been in the business of creating prosperity in the community since its establishment in 2010. Today, the motivation to foster an adjusted-healthy community is greater than ever. “When we work collaborative, we work collectively, it's really, really powerful!”

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 the systems that perpetuate racial inequities, and we start at home.

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 clock to rescue food and donate it to people in need. Bryan Pauquette, community exchange director for HFC, says receiving funding from United Way of Greater… continue reading UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: Hollywood Food Coalition— Connecting people through food

Assisting thousands of neighbors living in the streets of South Los Angeles was just the beginning of Miss Rodger’s Neighborhood mission. Today, the organization is providing hot meals, free laundry, clothing, and even immigration service assistance with the ultimate goal of helping people reach their full potential. This community nonprofit created to generate resources for… continue reading UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: Miss Rodgers’ Neighborhood– ‘Our unity is our wealth’ 

The season of giving is here! And with the 2022 winter holidays around the corner, we’ve curated a “Gift Giving Guide” to help you shop and make an impact. The resources listed below not only provide unique and meaningful gifts for everyone on your list – friends, neighbors, colleagues, and family. So before spending money… continue reading 2022 Gift Giving Guide

In your own way, you can help your neighbors in need to find support in the short term, and opportunities to succeed in the long term, so that every person in Los Angeles is able to have the resources to live, work, and thrive. Today, you can start creating a better tomorrow for everyone in L.A.

Every year, thousands of Angelenos join WalkUnitedLA to raise awareness and funds to ensure people in crisis can afford housing, access to education, and opportunities to thrive in the largest and most prosperous county in the nation. Prosperity should not be a privilege for some but something we all can build and share together.  United… continue reading WalkUnitedLA Brings Housing, Education and Opportunities for All in L.A.