Through your support in 2021, we helped tens of thousands of Angelenos take positive steps out of generational poverty. The 2021 Impact Report highlights stories of people touched by our work. Here are a few efforts from this year that we are especially proud of: 1. Walked united for housing, education and opportunity for all In partnership… continue reading The road we’ve walked and the path ahead: reflecting on 2021 as we get ready for 2022

UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES RAISES CLOSE TO $800,000 TO FIGHT POVERTY DURING INAUGURAL WALKUNITEDLA, A FAMILY 5K AT SOFI STADIUM Hosted at the new home of the Los Angeles Rams,  WalkUnitedLA funds raised will support United Way’s efforts to break the cycles of poverty through homelessness and housing, education and economic opportunity initiatives.  November 6, 2021… continue reading WalkUnitedLA 2021

United Way of Greater Los Angeles’s efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing are bearing fruit on a number of fronts. In El Monte, an innovative construction method making its debut will provide a home for 18 people coming off the streets. Meanwhile, affordable housing permitting is moving to the front of the line… continue reading Developing Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis

Several months ago, 80 year-old “Amy” lost her sister, with whom she lived and shared expenses. In addition to the emotional toll, she was struggling to pay her bills and afford basic necessities on a fixed income of $812 a month from Social Security. Then, in February of 2021, Amy reached out to Chinatown Service… continue reading Utilities Assistance Programs Ease Financial Burdens Throughout Southern California

Tax codes are hard to understand. That’s why the United Way of Greater Los Angeles has long worked to raise awareness around Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a vital way to help low-income, working families in Los Angeles file their taxes and obtain tax credits to which they are entitled. And that’s why UWGLA and… continue reading Free Tax Preparation Services for Angelenos

WILMINGTON, CA — The LAUSD closures over the past year have resulted in students falling further behind academically and parents struggling to manage work obligations without access to consistent childcare. To meet the needs of students and parents in the Los Angeles Harbor area, United Way of Greater Los Angeles with the generous contributions of… continue reading United Way of Greater Los Angeles Teams Up with Valero Wilmington Refinery and Local Organizations to Close the Digital Divide for Wilmington Students Through Learning Pods

The pandemic sparked unprecedented challenges to our education system, creating the most obstacles for students who were already vulnerable. Everyone deserves access to affordable internet, and these days it’s a necessity for families juggling online learning with virtual events, meetings, and other obligations. This is why United Way of Greater Los Angeles is partnering with… continue reading Bringing Digital Equity to Greater Los Angeles

Capacity Building Taken to New Heights with Building Skills Partnership Community organizations do a remarkable job serving Los Angeles County and their services are even more important as we collectively grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. Supporting organizations throughout our region as they grow and transform is a core component of the work of United Way… continue reading Building Skills Partnership

The weight of the pandemic has affected millions of people in the U.S. In Los Angeles County alone, more than 50% of Angelenos filed for unemployment and the numbers continue to grow. This does not include the several thousands of individuals who do not qualify for government support, like Steven Conaway, also known as the… continue reading The Peanut Man was a vision years in the making

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).  APSH asked applicants to tap their creativity while designing grounded, realistic, and scalable projects. The competition cast an especially broad net, looking for the best ideas and… continue reading Accelerating Permanent Supportive Housing for Quality Construction, Faster and Cheaper